Let’s all just give a big round of applause to all parents who dedicated their 18 years (or rather, their whole lives) to professionally taming a little daredevil, and often not one but two or three, or more. With bloodshot eyes and not much fuel left in their tank, moms, dads and caregivers keep surprising us all with their sheer level of resilience, straight face, and even a smile.
Because raising kids is not for the faint-hearted. So in order to remind us of that, Bored Panda compiled a collection of posts where kids made their parents' day really miserable.
So that your coffee stain, lost keys and really important email sent out to the wrong address won’t feel so bad!
This post may include affiliate links.
Just Brilliant
And This Is Exactly Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Kids Go In The Bathroom Together With You
It Wasn’t Even Double Stuffed
To find out about navigating parenting in these crazily uncertain times, Bored Panda reached out to Natalie Maximets, a certified life transformation coach at “Online Divorce,” which is a professional divorce document preparation service with 20 years of market history.
“The pandemic and isolation have certainly shocked every family with a child. Now our houses or apartments aren’t just places where we live. Currently, this space also serves as an office, a school, a place for activities, etc.,” Natalie told us.
According to her, the situation is twofold. “On the one hand, parents are constantly with their children and can devote more time to them. But on the other hand, not everyone can withstand such a stress test as limited space doesn’t provide an opportunity to direct one’s energy and emotions outward.”
Little Mischief
Hey, I tried to make a break for it at a fair in a wee powered kiddie car , according to my folks. Kids make their own priorities ^-^
Golden Advice For Parents
Kids, Sharpies, And A Dalmatian Makes For Interesting Times
What’s more, the need to combine multiple roles is even more obvious.There are many challenges parents can face during times of pandemic and postpandemic. “First, they have to act as teachers because of homeschooling. However, not all parents have the necessary skills to explain the subject matter to their children easily. Moreover, with this additional role, it becomes more challenging to maintain a balance,” Natalie explained.
“Second, parents can face behavioral problems in their children. Due to a lack of interaction with other kids, the inability to play with someone other than their parents, and a limited list of activities, children can become irritable, aggressive, or hyperactive (it’s purely individual).” Natalie said that such situations are challenging for both the children and the parents.
It's Amazing How Unhelpful Kids Can Be While Trying So Very Hard To Be Helpful
Kid Buys Farts From Amazon
This Kid At Lowes
The fact the man is trying to figure out how to solve this while standing next to a sign that reads 'plan b' makes me inexplicably pleased 🤷♀️
“Third, it can be difficult for working parents to take care of their children’s daily routines. Kindergartens, schools, and hobby groups are extremely important. They help structure children's lives, fill them with meaning every day, and reduce conflicts in the family. In the new realities, parents have to think about how to keep their children busy every minute.”
Wife’s Friend Was Convinced There Was Ghost Baby In Her Daughter’s Crib. Turns Out Dad Forgot To Remove The Mattress Sticker.
Could've Leaked Those Spicy Brian Nudes
Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To HOA That They Must Be Running A Childcare
Moreover, Natalie explained that during quarantine, people become closer to each other. As a result, personal boundaries are blurred, leading to two possible scenarios. “In scenario one, parents and children start working against each other, causing conflicts. In scenario two, they manage to establish an even deeper connection with each other. The main thing with the second scenario is to not leave the child alone with their fears.”
She Thought This Was "White Water"
Honey, I Cheated On You
My Son Said He Was Hot And Wanted Ice Cream. This Is Not What I Expected
For any parent who feels overwhelmed with trying to juggle out these duties, Natalie’s advice is to change perspective. “Young parents may feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out because they take on too much and want to be ideal parents. But remember, the child doesn’t need a perfect mom or dad. They need emotionally healthy parents because the parent’s psychological state directly affects the kids.”
She continued: “Therefore, every time you feel strained to your limits, just stop, exhale, and deal with the problem you can solve at the moment. It will make you feel capable of doing something. Then, try to break bigger problems into smaller ones. You’ll see that there are practically no unsolvable situations.”
A Bit Creepy
How
it looks like one of the picture series you see of a bird that got caught in an oil slick being cleaned
This Mom Who...well, I Don't Need To Do Any Explaining Here:
At the same time, it seems like there are too many parenting styles and methods out there. Natalie confirmed that the topic is often very controversial, with many parents having strong opinions about raising their children. “But at the same time, the goal is always the same—to raise a happy, healthy, and successful child. Each of the existing parenting styles and methods focuses on it.”
What My Aunt Encountered When She Went To Pour Herself A Whiskey On The Rocks
Mom, I Swear It Wasn't Me
If It Fits, It Goes In The Drain
According to the life coach, it is crucial to find the one that works for your child. “For example, the well-known Montessori method may not suit an active child. Waldorf education may not work for children with strong leadership qualities and a great need for physical activity. Technique by Cecil Lupan requires the baby’s mother to spend almost all of her time exercising with her child.”
There Was A Friggin Gecko Hiding In My Son's Toy Spider
My Kid Swallowed A Penny While Showing His Little Brother How He Accidentally Swallowed A SIM Key The Day Before
Identically Unperturbed By What They Did To Themselves With The Clippers At 5AM
Natalie added that there is no single recipe to understand what is suitable for your child. Having said that, she also listed some steps you may want to think about. “First, you should analyze your child’s personality and the required level of physical activity, creativity, and socialization. Second, think about the 4 main parenting styles (authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, uninvolved) and try to predict your child’s reaction to each of them. Perhaps in your case, you can’t choose one style. Then, think about how you can mix them or even work out your own.”
Natalie concluded that as a parent, you can also go to a professional psychologist who will talk with you and your child, determine strong sides and interests, and suggest possible options.
My Nephew Wanted A Portrait Of George Washington. Thank Goodness He Didn’t Want A Portrait Of Ben Franklin
You probably couldn't buy a picture of George Washington with the dollar, not counting gas, time and everything. Just saying, it's not the worst idea I've ever seen
Sounds Like A Great Start Of The Day
All Fun And Games Until The Hypothermia Sets In
Now That’s Just A Little Scary
I Complimented My Wife On The Design On The Back Of Her Dress Not Realizing It Was Our Son's Puke
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
Something You Can't Put On The Fridge
Just Watched A Kid In My Apartment Lobby Get Excited About Seeing His Dad Outside, Run Face-First Into The Glass Panel, And Crack It
They Are So Literal Aren’t They?
While The World Is Fighting Over Toilet Paper, My Toddler Is Giving Ours A Bath
Kid Hung Up The Wet Wipes To Allow Them To Dry
To Top It Off, It Was On Her Husband's Credit Card
Drove 45 Mins To The Store Thinking I Had My Mask In My Pocket. It Was A Baby Sock
Accidentally Spilled Coffee Grounds On The Floor... And All Over My Child
I Had To Pay $39.35 To Hold My Baby After He Was Born
Had A Sneezing Attack (Not Sick) And My Daughter Made Me A “Potion” To Feel Better
Wrangled All The Seats Put Of The Minivan, Got 30 Seconds Into My Vacuuming When Suddenly It Shuts Off And A Kid Starts Crying. Kid Was Fine
Thanks, Nickelodeon Slime
Sigh
Where In The Dad Manual Did It Mention How To Stop A 3-Year-Old From Taking Bites Out Of Dry Wall?
Pica (eating uneatable things like earth etc) can be a sign of anemia. Need to check to stay on the safe side
My Toddler Squeezed A Bottle Of Powdered Creamer Until It Exploded In Her Face… Now Creamer Is Continuously Draining Out Of Her Nose
Son Decided To Swallow A Nickel And Turn $.05 Into $4400.00
My Five-Year-Old Daughter Cut Holes In Her Socks Just In Case Her Feet Get Hot
Sorry Dad, Sister Did It
My 14-Year-Old Daughter Decided To Stir The Smoothie With A Metal Spoon. While The Blender Was Still Blending
My Toddler And I Walked To The Park... Just To Find That The Whole Playground Has Been Removed
He Is Going To Be A CEO Some Day Soon
Sprained My Ankle And Decided To Skip The Doctor Visit. In The Darkness Walked Into My Kids’ Trampoline And Broke The Toe On The Other Foot. My Nurses Were Very Impressed
I stayed up late that night because of the pain.
Poor Dad
When It's Date Night With Your Husband And You Sneak A Peak Into The Kid's Room To See If She Is Sleeping
My 3-Year-Old Insisted On Making Me Breakfast
Fortnite
I’m A Monster
First Night Of Vacation And We Go To Pull Out The Sofa Bed For The Kids, Hear A Loud Crunching Sound. Son’s iPhone Got Caught In Hinges Of Bed Frame
I’m Having A My-Kid-Puked-In-My-Prosthetic-Foot Day. You?
She immediately declared that she felt %100 better, while I just stood there trying to figure out how best to remove the mess.
My Kids Tore A Hole In A Beanbag Chair And Tons Of Static-Charged Styrofoam Balls Went Everywhere
2-Year-Old Put Crayons In The Dishwasher. There's No Coming Back From That
Stole One Of These Candies From My Kid’s Christmas Stash, Learned The Hard Way They’re Actually Individually Wrapped Soaps
Who the hell would design a soap like that, put it in a candy wrapper, and not write "soap" or like a pic of hands washing or something. Honestly I would have tried to eat this too 😅
Tried To Order A Custom Shirt Showing My Love For My Son’s Favorite Cartoon Character. Apparently I Forgot To Remove The Placeholder Text I Added To The Back While Designing It
Raising Kids Is So Much Fun
Never Have Children
My Son Was So Excited To Show Me The Art He Drew On My Car With A Rock
I Tried To Bake My Daughter A Birthday Cake But I Made A B-Hole Instead
The Pan I Use To Make Her Favorite Food Got Broken And She Was Convinced We Would Never Be Able To Eat It Again
It's Always Possible To Love Someone And Hate Them At The Same Time
In Case You Were Wondering, This Is What It Looks Like When A Diaper Makes It’s Way Into The Wash... Been Scooping This Goo-Snow Stuff Out For Half An Hour Now
Headed To The Airport And Half Way There Looked Down. Thanks For The Father’s Day Gift, Kids, The Slippers Are Very Comfortable
I guess I’m doing some shoe shopping at my destination.
Kids Decided To Prank Me By Hiding A Permanent Marker Along With A Set Of Temporary Tattoo Ones. Peter Griffin Will Be With Me For A While
Kids Learned A Couple New Words Today
I’ve Been Waiting For This For About 2000 Miles. My Kids Decided To Pick Mile 55-57 To Pinch And Kick Each Other. I Looked Down Afterwards To See This
When People Ask What It’s Like Having Kids, I Just Show Them This
Kid Sleeps With His Pet Goldfish
"I cannot make this stuff up!
We put Everett to bed and we’re in the living room watching a movie and heard a noise in Everett’s room so we called him out there and he said it was his drawer that made the noise. So I get up like 10-15 mins later to go pee and look in his room and see his little chair up to his dresser and the lid off his fish tank on the ground and the light in the water and I’m like Corey the lid is off his tank and I can’t find the fish (Everett is asleep at this point) Corey walks in there and this is what we find"
That Time My Son Dropped His Kindle Fire On The Way Out Of The Doctor’s Office
AirPods Went Missing. Turns Out My Kid Buried Them In The Back Yard
Right Now Some Parent Is Getting Their Child Out Of The Mini Van Saying “Where The Hell Is Your Other Shoe??”
Moved The Flour Away From The Kid So He Wouldn't Make A Mess. And I Knocked It Off The Counter With My Elbow
My Daughter Used A Plastic Cutting Board For A Pizza Pan
My Son Called Today To Let Me Know The Can Opener Broke
Kid Opened Otherwise Perfectly Sorted Art Supplies Upside Down
I’m Being Over Charged By Insurance After My Daughter Was Born. This Is The Pile Of Mail I Have To Go Through To Prove They’re Ripping Me Off. Pear For Scale
Getting HFM Disease From Your Toddler Isn’t Fun - I Thought It Was Supposed To Be Rare That Adults Contract It
When my kids caught this, my heard the doctor refer to it by its more clinical name, “coxsackie virus.” And much to his dad’s chagrin, he could not stop saying this word and giggling every time he did.
Just Had My Car Detailed And My Kid Was Sick
Told My Son To Put A Soda In The Fridge. He Put It In The Freezer
You sound like someone who's never put beer in the freezer to cool quickly and then forgot about it
My Kid Let The Upstairs Bathtub Overflow Without Telling Me. I Found Out When I Heard The Water Hitting The Floor In The Kitchen
Just A Reminder. Hide All Of Your Devices
One Of My Kids Brought Poison Ivy Into The House, Now My Hands Look Like This. Every Bump Is A Blister
My Kid Hid A Book With His Laundry, It Disintegrated And Ruined All The Clothes
People Without Kids Who Think They Know What Anger Is, That’s Adorable
Just Finished Painting My Kids’ Playroom Yesterday
I Left My Son's Switch On The Cooker. He Got This For Christmas
As a good parent you get them in trouble and take their switch as punishment. Relieve them when you have bought a replacement. When they complain that this isn't their original, just pull a dadjoke about a Switch being switched and leave the room. Never bring up this topic again.
Kid Spilled Paint While Carrying The Paint Can. Now We Have To Live With Black
My Kids Are Currently Playing IRL Among Us. I Only Have 2 Children
My Daughter Took Me Roller Skating Yesterday For Mother’s Day
My 2 Year Old Son Was Playing With His Harry Potter Wand. Come Home From A Long Day Of Work To Find Out Numb Nuts Abracadabra’d The Heck Out The TV
Two year olds can't be left on their own. At all. Charming nickname, BTW.
My Kid Decided To Hit Baseballs Toward The House
Looks Like One Of My Kid's Friends Decided To Take A Handful Of Butter Without Me Realizing It Before Using It On My Bagel This Morning. Various Sicknesses, Here I Come
Was Craving My Leftover Fajitas For Lunch Today. Looks Like My Teenage Son Beat Me To Them And Ate Everything But The Peppers
My Son Is Teething
Kids Were Fighting Over My Wife's Phone
Thank you, whatever Deity is in charge of these things, for making me infertile!
My parents are always on me about how much I use my heating pad. Ignoring the fact that it's the only thing that alleviates the cramps, they're always yelling about how I'm "cooking my eggs". Little do they know that that would just be a bonus.
Load More Replies...In many of the posts there were very young children being left to their own devices. Where were their parents? Or safety locks? Can't blame them for being children.
You'd be surprised how quickly a kid can make a mess. While babysitting my at the time toddler brother I turned around for what couldn't have been more than 30 seconds to grab a box of milk from the pantry and he managed to cross the kitchen and overturn a massive tub of dog food before I even noticed he'd moved.
Load More Replies...Thank you, whatever Deity is in charge of these things, for making me infertile!
My parents are always on me about how much I use my heating pad. Ignoring the fact that it's the only thing that alleviates the cramps, they're always yelling about how I'm "cooking my eggs". Little do they know that that would just be a bonus.
Load More Replies...In many of the posts there were very young children being left to their own devices. Where were their parents? Or safety locks? Can't blame them for being children.
You'd be surprised how quickly a kid can make a mess. While babysitting my at the time toddler brother I turned around for what couldn't have been more than 30 seconds to grab a box of milk from the pantry and he managed to cross the kitchen and overturn a massive tub of dog food before I even noticed he'd moved.
Load More Replies...