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75 Kids Who Accidentally Became Advertisements For Birth Control
Choosing to have kids is the start of a wonderful journey. But as almost any parent will tell you, it’s naive to think that it will be easy. Parenting is full of unforeseen challenges, temper tantrums, and so little sleep that you sometimes miss being single. And yet, through all the ups and downs runs a silver lining full of humor and absurdity.
Bored Panda is featuring some of the most hilarious, painful, and facepalm-worthy posts from exhausted parents who, despite loving their little prankster imps, are, from time to time, (almost) regretting having kids. Scroll down for a big dose of frustration, annoyance, and quality humor.
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Blursed_kids_menu
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#2
Blaming On A Doggo. Heckin Bamboozled
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 weeks ago
This is a good reason to hang a mirror near the front door so you can check yourself before you wreck your self image.
#3
Planning To Have Kids? Considering…
Miriam Insidecor 2 weeks ago
It's a child. The parents are to blame for not getting them properly settled or getting off the plane. Utterly selfish people.
Problematic and inappropriate behavior can seem troubling, but you’re not powerless as a parent. There are things you can do to teach your children to be kinder and more supportive. This goes beyond setting rules and expectations, however. You also need clear communication, empathy, consistency, and actually modeling the behavior you want to see.
According to Marriage.com , kids learn best when they are motivated and engaged. So, you can embrace playful parenting as a means of connecting to them and teaching them appropriate behaviors. You can use games, humor, and imaginative play to teach them all about boundaries, consequences, and social interactions.
“Playful moments strengthen the connection between you and your partner when you join in games with your kids, you share vulnerability, laughter, and create a mutual sense of safety that brings you closer.”
#4
$25.00-$30.00 Down The Toilet!
#5
Meirl
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago
Dam! The perfect time for everybody's favorite superhero! Old Man with a Metal Detector!!! Where are you Old Man with a Metal Detector? Save us Old Man with a Metal Detector!
#6
Child Moisturized Cat
I just discovered my 4yo has covered my cat (8m) in human moisturizer. I’m about to wash him off now in the bath. Do I need to worry about skin absorption of toxins? (Pictures of cat and moisturizer ingredients)
Update: thanks all! The cat has been washed with cat-safe soap. Luckily it was a water based moisturizer and it came off really easily. (She'd washed him before she moisturized him, so he isn't saturated with moisturize to the extent the picture suggests.) Child and I had a good conversation about why you don't moisturize the cat, or paint the cat or put anything on the cat.
Meanwhile, Erin Leyba, L.C.S.W., Ph.D., the author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love, emphasizes that many so-called ‘naughty’ behaviors that children exhibit are actually developmental and human.
“Some of kids' unwelcome behaviors are simply reactions to environmental conditions, developmental phases, or adults' actions,” she writes.
#7
Kid Scratches Ferrari While Playing. Owner Sues The Family For 100k
Bewitched One 2 weeks ago (edited)
Yea if I saw four kids I didn’t know playing all over my car like this, I’d probably sue the parents too. Looks like some kids were never taught “if it isn’t yours don’t touch it”
#8
8 Year Old Cousin Stabbed My 300 Dollar All In One Computer When I Refused To Let Him Use It
So.. today my 8 year old cousin was visiting my house. He was walking around the house when he noticed that I had a pc. He instantly started asking me if he could use it, and ofc i said no (Simply because I don't want him installing any viruses on my pc) he asked me again, and again and again until he finally just walked over and started trying to use it. I quickly unplugged my pc before he could modify anything. He started screaming and crying. My mom and his mom came over to see what the heck was going on. I told my mom what he was doing, and she told me to let him use my computer because I should be "sharing" my stuff with an 8 year old, lol. My mom eventually told me that if I didnt share with him, she would take my computer away from me. I said "Fine ill let him use it". I plugged it back in and left the room. Not even a minute later he came out to ask me for my password. I told him that I wasnt going to give it to him. Then he stormed back into the room and picked up some scissors that I had out and started violently stabbing my computer screen until the scissors literally got stuck in the screen. His mom offered to give me money to get me a new computer but my mom told her that I didn't need it since I own multiple computers. Now ill need to save up for a new one /:
#9
What? It Didn’t Work?
What parents can and should do is be more consistent with limits and boundaries. Inconsistency leads to frustration, whining, crying, or yelling.
Furthermore, children easily pick up on their parents’ moods. “If we are stressed, distracted, down, or always-on-the-verge-of-frustrated, kids emulate these moods. When we are peaceful and grounded, kids model off that instead," Leyba says.
#10
Oranges Aren't For Cats
#11
Half-Eaten-Chicken-Nugget-Soup
MotherofGuineaPigs 2 weeks ago
1st child? after the first, you just fish it out with a spoon and move on...
#12
Speaks For Itself
One of the online communities that we’re featuring today jokes about posting reasons for parents “to have used protection” and how it is “too late now.” The emphasis, of course, is on humor, not criticizing anyone’s choices to become a parent or not.
The group, created all the way back in May 2020, has been making people laugh for over 6 years. And the group’s popularity doesn’t seem to be waning any time soon. The content is far too relatable! Not to mention funny.
Earlier, Bored Panda reached out to the moderator team that runs the online community. One of the friendly members of their team, u/neuroticsmurf, walked us through what the community does, parenting as a whole, and the role that humor plays throughout everything.
According to them, the core idea behind the group “was always to appreciate the humor in the toughest of parenting moments.”
#13
My Kid Swallowed A Penny While Showing His Little Brother How He Accidentally Swallowed A Sim Key The Day Before
#14
Name This Album
Colleen Glim 2 weeks ago
And you just stand there instead of pulling your child out of the concrete and washing it off?!
#15
My Kid Got Her Fingers Stuck In A Bench At School And The Bench Rode With Her To The Er. Yes, She Is Alright. Yes, We Kept The Bench Seat
The challenges that the parents who made these online posts face are almost universal. The details might differ, sure. However, the sense that you’re overwhelmed, potentially burning out, and left questioning your role as a parent is very relatable.
And that, in itself, is a comforting idea: you most definitely are not alone, no matter how bad things seem. There are plenty of parents out there, struggling just like you are, ready to support you.
#16
Kids Trash Thrift Shop's Toy Section, Parents Don't Care
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago
Reminds me of the kid's play area of a family dining restaurant I used to work at every night.
#17
Toddler Got Into My Makeup
#18
Not Sure How Petty Your Kids Are, But This Morning I Discovered That While My 10yo Was Mad At Me Last Night, He Snipped The Strings To All My Floss Picks
Colleen Glim 2 weeks ago
Walk his little b**t to the store so he can use his allowance to buy some more. Actions have consequences
"Those moments when your kids exasperate you so much, you begin to question whether you made the right choice to become a parent in the first place," the moderator shared with Bored Panda.
"When you look back on those moments with the benefit of hindsight, they’re usually pretty funny. They were awful at the time, but tragedy + time = comedy!"
#19
That Time I Figured Out How To Take The Lid Off Of The Vent, And Proceeded To Get Stuck In It
Bewitched One 2 weeks ago
Our vents are in the ceiling, thankfully lol they also seem to help cool the house more.
#20
Best Way To Remove Permanent Marker Without Damage?
#21
Neighbor's Kid Decided To Decorate My Car With A Rock To Make It Look "Cute"
Looking for the silver lining, having a good sense of humor, and being able to laugh at yourself can help you weather even the toughest parenting moments. Laughter does not diminish the reasons behind your frustrations, but it does give you the tools to be more resilient.
Moreover, laughter is good for your physical and mental health, as it reduces stress, boosts your immune system, and distracts you from ruminating about your problems.
#23
Guests 8 Year Old Child Damaged An Already Fragile Copy Of Homer's Iliad From 1872
Janissary35680 2 weeks ago
Several questions come to mind... Let's see, oh this one's easy: Why is an already fragile book accessible to an 8 yo?
#24
Group Of Kids Wanted To Post Ducklings On Social Media For Easter, So They Chased And Harassed The Mother Until The Ducklings Ended Up Separated And Scattered Around The Neighborhood
12 ducklings total. Neighbors and I told the kids off, rounded up all the ducklings and transported them to the local wildlife rehabilitation center. 1st photo is after the neighborhood round up, 2nd is at the wildlife center. Poor little dudes were so scared. Rehabber said they’re doing well though.
What’s more, humor can help you shift your perspective toward something more productive.
"When I was in school, I had a friend who wasn't a great student. Each time our algebra teacher handed back our graded quizzes, my friend would take a look at his grade, let out a defeated chuckle, and just bury his head on his desk. Our teacher finally asked him why he always laughed. She didn't think his grades were very funny. In response, he said, 'Well, I can't cry about it.' No one is going to hate a kid for being a kid. But we can laugh about it," the moderator said.
#25
Oh Dear
Colleen Glim 2 weeks ago
Move said chemicals above child height or put some really good cupboard locks on. It’s called baby proofing.
#26
I Bet His Name Is Dennis
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago
I'll bet he learned a hard lesson from this. Accidently getting yourself crushed by a full grown man is probably painful at that age.
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He Helped By Putting His Crayons In The Dishwasher
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago
Run it empty on hot with a cap full of drain cleaner. Should clean it right up. The sodium hydroxide in the drain cleaner will eat the wax right up. Just make sure to run another cycle to flush it all through before you load any dishes.
"When you have a moment as a parent that makes you question your decision not to wear [protection] that time long ago, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and consider what a great story you’ll be able to tell at your kid's wedding someday," the mod said.
“And remember: Stories are always best accompanied by pictures, so get that camera phone out!"
#28
Toddler Slammed Sliding Shower Door And Shattered It On Herself
Bewitched One 2 weeks ago
Hopefully they were okay. And you weren’t more worried about the shower than them
#29
Not Watching Your Kids
#30
My Kid Tried To Pierce Her Own Nose And Ended Up Inhaling An Earring In The Process
We’d like to hear your perspective. Join the conversation in the comments!
Whether you’re a parent or not, what are the most hilarious and awful things that you’ve personally witnessed children do?
What words of wisdom would you share with new parents who are stressed out, completely overwhelmed, and running on barely any sleep?
Let us know!
#31
Half The Grapes
#32
Kid Locked The Key In The Lock
#33
Caught My Youngest Escalating The Nerf War After His Older Brother “Was Mean”
#34
While The World Is Fighting Over Tp, My Toddler Is Giving Ours A Bath
#35
My 5-Year-Old Son Got Upset That It Was His Bedtime And Threw A 50-Cent Yo-Yo At My 77" Sony Oled. The Yo-Yo Won, And The TV's Done
#36
Zero Privacy
#37
Removing The Volume Buttons From My Kids Roku Since He Puts It Full Blast
#38
Made Bagels As A Gift For Someone. Put Them On A Rack To Cool, Left The Kitchen For 5 Minutes And My Toddler Took A Single Bite Out Of Each One In The Front Row
#39
I Love Toddlers. Couldn't Find The Brush For A Week
#40
A Boy At A Museum In Haifa Today Broke A 3500 Years Old Jar
Deta Rossiter 2 weeks ago
but this has a great back story to it though, and it was also mentioned multiple times on BP
#41
My Son Ate A Screw Found On The Street. Thank God, No Injury, It Came Out Naturally
#42
A Prank Gone Wrong Or An Evil Genius In The Making?
Bewitched One 2 weeks ago (edited)
My brother said he allowed his kids to do this to the canned veggies and sides so he didn’t have to choose which side he wanted with dinner. It was just a surprise every day lol but usually the cans have a stamp on the lids that identify what is in the can.
#43
Don't Workout With A Toddler
#44
Toddler Threw A Tantrum Which Ended With Him Smashing The TV
#45
My Kid Poured Yogurt Into The Air Purifier
#46
Kids Took Off With My Hair Brush... Found It
#47
Firestarter
#48
Kid Pops Gender Reveal Balloon
Hassel Davidhoff 2 weeks ago
I support the kid's action in this one! All of this gender reveal nonsense is so stupid and selfish.
#49
A 5th Graded Concluded That Pencil Sharpeners Are For Sharpening Crayons Today...
#50
I Give Him His Own Pot Of Dirt To Water Now, After He Waterboarded My Poor Succulents
Fire Singer 2 weeks ago
Excellent work around! He's happy and your plants survive. Well done parent!
#51
He Got A Little Too Close
Bewitched One 2 weeks ago
lol maybe a little. I still don’t understand the whole insane fake tan thing in body building competitions but 🤷🏼♀️
#52
When Kids Play With Adult Toys
Marie BellaDonna 3 days ago
Okay see, one of my AuDHD quirks is that I LOVE untangling stuff like this! And if I had to, I'd cut one, get some fishing line, and repair it! Just send it to me, I'll get it fixed right up, lol!
#53
Over 60 Toddler Socks With No Matches After Doing All The Laundry
Elladine DesIsles 2 weeks ago
The missing ones are all over the neighbourhood, thrown from the stroller when no adult was looking.
#54
Toddler Decided To Do This With Sharpie On The Day We're Moving Out
#55
My 2yo Just Bit Through My Computer Charger. I'm Working From Home
#56
Had To Take A Picture Before I Called The Cops
Heffalump 2 weeks ago
The ears act like barbs, so they go in forwards, but can't go back.. You don't need help for this if you know what to do. Have the child lie face down , then turn them on their back, so that their head is still though the bars, but they are looking up at the cieling.You can then move their head forward and out. Lubrication may help, but wasn't required to get them in.
#57
I Legit Flinched Out Of The Way Of My Phone
#58
Someone Left Their Kid Unattended With A Pencil At The Doctor's Office
Gracie Mae 4 days ago
If it had been my kid, they'd be erasing and doing extra cleaning on that wall!
#59
My Friend Asked Her 9 Year Old To Bring The Wheelbarrow In. It Was At The End Of The Front Walk By The Gate, He Was Supposed To Take It To The Garage Where He Got It From
#60
The Toddler Needed Someplace To Store His Popsicle
Bewitched One 2 weeks ago
Atleast it was on the thing you’d use to clean it up 🤷🏼♀️ so now you have nothing to clean up
#61
After I Told My Little Brother (9) To Stop Throwing His Controller... 5 Minutes Later I Hear A Bang And I See Him Crying And The TV Looking Like This
#62
His Eyes Cleared Up As Soon As The Evil Spirit Left His Body
Bewitched One 2 weeks ago
This is exactly why my middle son isn’t allowed to have or play or do anything these days 🤷🏼♀️ ridiculous to get so upset over a game. SMH
#63
My Kids Broke My Ram Stick
#65
Children In Public Transports
Janissary35680 2 weeks ago
The French I knew in the 60s and 70s would not have let kids get away with such behavior in public spaces. I doubt it would even have occurred to kids then to behave this way.
#66
My 3yo Sneaked Out Of Bed And Did This
#67
Bought A New Coffee Table And My Toddler Smuggled In A Rock And “Coloured” On It The Next Day
Spittnimage 2 weeks ago
My three kittens scratched up my dining table with their claws just chasing each other around. 🐈⬛🐈🐈
#68
My Roku Controller After I Said "No" To My Three-Year-Old
#70
My Toddler Threw An iPad At Me While I Was Sleeping And I Woke Up With A Pierced Lip
#71
Let My Niece Use It For About Half An Hour, Big F
#72
Parents Let Their 3 Sons Ruin Mom’s Sister’s 1st Dance, Then For Good Measure Allow One Of Their Sons To Get Burned So Badly On A Firecracker Emts Must Be Called
*raspberry sound 2 weeks ago
So glad your a*****e kids were the stars of the show, instead of your sister and her bride. What a selfish t**t.
#73
Looney Tunes Logic At Work
#74
Why Tho
#75
Poor Kids Need Money
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Hassel Davidhoff 2 weeks ago
I mean, I'm pretty sure that can technically be arranged.
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My wife and I have been together 25 years. We decided long ago that the best course of action, for us, was to forego having children. A factor in that choice was motivated by just how insanely expensive is is to raise a kid these days. Another factor in that decision was the consideration that there is no shortage of people on the planet. Though, perhaps the biggest factor was precisely shït like this. Best decision we've ever made!
Touhou Youyoumu 2 weeks ago (edited)
Great list, if never want to have children. Not so much, if you do.
Hassel Davidhoff 2 weeks ago
I mean, I'm pretty sure that can technically be arranged.
Load More Replies... Hassel Davidhoff 2 weeks ago
My wife and I have been together 25 years. We decided long ago that the best course of action, for us, was to forego having children. A factor in that choice was motivated by just how insanely expensive is is to raise a kid these days. Another factor in that decision was the consideration that there is no shortage of people on the planet. Though, perhaps the biggest factor was precisely shït like this. Best decision we've ever made!
Touhou Youyoumu 2 weeks ago (edited)
Great list, if never want to have children. Not so much, if you do.
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