50 Memes That Perfectly Describe Marriage And Parenting, Shared On The “The Spicy Disaster Mama” Instagram Page
Being a parent is a full-time job. Having one hell-raiser is plenty to have both your hands full, but with each addition to the family, chaos usually increases. It becomes a quest that provides all sorts of surprises every day.
And you can find them on The Spicy Disaster Mama’s socials. Based in California, the content creator mom perfectly depicts, in her own words, “the good, the bad, and the ugly of parenthood and life one meme at a time”. The entertaining Instagram account has already attracted over 80,000 followers who can enjoy some much-needed giggles.
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Some people are really keen on starting a family. They cannot wait to settle down, create a home, and watch a mini version of themselves run around it. In the US, the number of families has been steadily increasing since the ‘60s. According to Statista, there are currently nearly 85 million of them in the country.
Heads of these families might say that parenthood is a gift that keeps on giving. There is nothing quite like watching your little ones take their first steps, say their first words, and develop their character. They might also state that a parent’s love is unconditional. Yet children will try to test it a gazillion times just to make sure.
Some parenting challenges have changed drastically since the good old days. In a 2020 survey, the Pew Research Center found that two-thirds of parents agree that raising children now is more difficult than it was two decades ago. They find it challenging to keep up with the rapid technological advancement. The surveyed people believe that it affects children as well, as they tend to have less patience and choose the virtual world over real-life interaction.
I worked in a daycare for a while. I had a kid that loved coming to the daycare. One day when his mom came to pick him up, he gave me a big wave goodbye as he's walking out the door to tell me how much fun he had that day. And then he walked straight into the edge end of the open door cause he wasn't watching where he was going. I felt loved too. ❤🙊
Parents worry about their kid’s online safety. Respondents of the Pew Research Center survey admit they are concerned about the messages their children receive and the abundance of all sorts of information online. The internet provides not only easy access to the good, but also the bad, and the ugly. Plus, children might not have the best judgment on what content belongs online where everyone can see it.
If my parents were still alive, they'd like this. My mother used to say 'So and so's mother said you were beautifully behaved at her house. Why don't you behave like that at home?' Well, Mum, now you know.
I'm always happy to hear my girl was an angel when she stays over at people's houses coz she can be a right demon at home
Both of my children! "N**** is so lovely to work with." "N** is the most thoughtful young person I've ever known!" Yep. I take every compliment with a big 'I f*****g deserve it' smile! They are demonics at home. And, you'll never know!! 🤐
They’ll grow up eventually don’t worry (signed, a former a*****e at home)
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I was surprised to be told my little nephew can be an obnoxious brat when it's just him and his parents, because when I've seen him he's always been good as gold. ^_^
We’ve shared with our kids that they can feel anything they want anywhere, and to just not let their feelings dictate their actions. (Still hard to remember at 52, to be honest… 🤣)
When I hear my little sister is quiet and normal at daycare, but she’s whooping everybody’s a*s at home.
This is true. Most children only act out where they’re comfortable.
This is true I get wow your children are lovely and well-mannered. At home I'm screaming can someone do their job of refilling toilet rolls and sort the washing out! To get back "RIGHT OK!" "WOW STOP NAGGING"
This! That's why they cry when mommy gets them from daycare, and not when grandpa or grandpa do it
So often when I had positive parent conferences the parents would be shocked at how well their children behaved at school.
LOL! My Mom always used to say she'd know when I was "grown" because my behavior at home and in public would match!
We called it 'company manners'. Our children were expected to know how to behave in public, and when guests in others homes. They weren't perfect, but we did expect manners from them. Now they are fully functional adults I am proud of.
My mother always says this, and I once read an article about it, too: if your children, especially small children, keep up their good behaviour while in public, of course they'll be exhausted when you reach home, it's work! When they feel safe with you, that's when they feel they can let out their real frustration and tiredness - similarly to when adults finally find someone they can whine to about their bad day. I've realised myself that my twins often just need some cuddles and quiet when they throw a tantrum after being out and socialising, and who couldn't relate to that?
Yeah, cute take. If I misbehaved at home I’d get a clip round the ear. If I misbehaved in public I’d get a beating when we got home. I had the best parents…
Are you saying I am too good as a dad? Now I feel like DJ Khaleed - Suffering From Success :/
I learned this same exact truth when my babygirl’s Kinder teacher (who taught a blended class of K and 1st) told me she was the PERFECT student! I was like WHAAAAT?! She’s 16 now. She’s nowhere near perfect, but in public- when it’s just her, she’s the best kid ever. She still a little a-hole at times with me and her Dad, and she always has been. But it’s been a decade and it’s been the same! Perfect when independent. Naughty as F when it’s us. 😂
I always said to my husband at least they use manners and are respectful when they were out of the house. It's a good point, kids do need a release and there is no better or safer place for a meltdown than their homes. Still pissed me off though, some of these meltdowns were on steroids lol
What? That just means they've more than likely been conditioned through bribery. "Timmy, remember... If you're good at the mall we'll get cold stone ice cream afterwards".
That's how you get adults who are adorable to everyone at work, but then come home and lash out all pent up frustration on their spouse and children because it's the closest people who are supposed to be your punching bag.
They don't have to be pains at home to have the best parents. They can still be true to themselves at home. Nothing worse than a d^^^, at home who's such an angel out in public . People think you're delusional about your kids behaviour.
I definitely agree with this after many decades in education. For those of you with kids like this, well done. I am thinking of parents evenings when I say a child is a pleasure to teach, and the mother looks embarrassed and repeats her kids name,sure I've made a mistake. Or the man who thanks me for my kind words but says he would rather hear the truth - he took some convincing his daughter was always lovely in class. I'm also thinking about my nephew who was a total s**t at home, but every teachers favourite. These kids all went far.
In my grade 1 first semester grading paper, my teacher wrote I was a little bit talkative. My father wrote back it was the reason I was sitting on his right side (deaf on that side); there was nothing to do about it. I read the comment like 20 years later and thought "that's why!".
But some days I could go for second best if it meant skipping the attitude. 😁
Agreed! My daughters school keeps telling me she's too shy and has no confidence... I said you must be confusing her with someone else as at home she's the most confident LOUDEST little girl ever 😊😍
It's like me but I'm a d**k at home and then my mom lectures me about being a d**k so I keep doing it to p**s her off
Kids who are polite both at home, and in public have been taught that their little antics don't fly and if they want to live to see tomorrow they'll stop pissing their parents off, because the parents brought them into this world, and God as my witness, they can take them out of it! Upvote if you catch the joke.
I tell my parents to appreciate us a little more, my siblings and I are angels outside the house, we are helpful, kind, sweet, soft spoken, calm, not argumentative, people say our parents raised us well and always want us over... when we get home, all bets are off, we are always fighting with each other, arguing, blaming each other, leaving the chores for the other one to do, Lol. Thankfully, even as silly as we can get at home, my mother gets us in line and we do the chores and haven't killed each other yet
This is how things roll at my house. I would not expect anything less.
This is how things are all at my house. I would not expect anything less
Omg thank you so much for this lol! I feel so much better now... Always getting compliments on my 7 and 6 year old out in public and am stuck yelling or being frustrated at home... They should still learn to be respectful at home so future partners aren't stuck with bad habits, but still should maintain their personality and who they are. Love this 💞
In addition to oversharing, children might also become targets of unwanted messages and other online attacks. Data shows that over 35% of students in the US aged 12 to 17 have experienced cyberbullying. 10% revealed that they have been victims of someone using their information for impersonation and nearly as many kids said they have experienced racism online.
Ok but seriously periods are so crazy, like you bleed what would probably be a concerning amount, if it were coming from anywhere else, and you get mild to severe pain, but have to continue with your life as if nothing is wrong? Not to mention this goes on for a week every month for YEARS. WTF nature?
Nowadays, social media and the internet are way more intertwined with our lives than they were just a couple of decades ago. Research discovered that back in 2005, only 5% of American adults used social media, while recently the number has risen to 72%. Using these platforms themselves, grown-ups know what kind of threats they might pose. Therefore, as much as 75% of parents check the apps and websites their kids are using.
People see a large number of parent influencers online (there are around 4.5 million mom-influencers alone), some of whom might present a beautified view of reality. They can create unreasonable expectations for those with children.
From their squeaky clean houses and children behaving like angels, it might seem like influencers have it all figured out; even though it’s not always the case. Nevertheless, their kids eating vegetables with a smile can frustrate parents with a kid screaming at the sight of a carrot alone.
As if raising children isn’t enough to have one’s plate full, parents have to solve financial riddles as well. Providing for several hungry mouths and maintaining the household is not an easy task. Therefore, moms and dads have to find the best work-life balance for the well-being of all the members.
Based on recent data, one-fourth of parents find it difficult to cover all the expenses of the family, such as housing, food, or healthcare. This puts additional stress on them as spending time with the kids becomes more difficult when working long hours.
I’m an introvert but people like me and want to tell me their life stories all the time. I’m not mean though so I smile and listen, then hide in my room for a week or two.
Parents deal with all sorts of pressure when it comes to planning family finances. Bills, car maintenance, grocery shopping, and other responsibilities seem like a never-ending cycle of expenses. To make things worse, grown-ups in the family often feel pressured to buy things that are less necessary as well. Research shows that around 60% of parents in the US feel the need to purchase certain expensive items of the latest edition.
To be fair I thought she meant sticky tape at first! I taught myself to say record instead, not that it really matters. I don’t know why I did it, I don’t have much going on.
Kids are also not immune to the latest trends. Especially when their peers are walking around with the newest gadgets and ads on TV are blasting about a new kit for making your own slime (who doesn’t love a living room rug covered in glitter, huh?). Investment in digital advertising for children has been steadily rising for years now. Together with the increase in social media usage, it might put thoughts in kids’ heads of things they might need.
just don't say that when they're around or it'll come back to bite ya
The amount of money spent is not the only thing that changes after starting a family. The items parents buy often shift as well, as they tend to trade the nice ones for the practical ones. High heels for New Year? Forget it. Mom’s rocking her new crocs. Some of these amusing memes cover exactly that and the comments show people can relate.
1) Where does this happen? I get a person every time (during business hours of course) and the actual doctor will call me back between patients if I need. 2) I really don’t think my kids school asked for this. I don’t remember it at all. But the school nurse reached out before my kid started kinder based on what I wrote on some “about me” form during registration (my son does have some medical issues).
Physical well-being is another aspect covered perfectly in some of these memes. Living with children might add to the toll time takes on our bodies. More times than not, giving piggyback rides and carrying home three-year-olds (who were absolutely certain about their ability to walk back home) do little to help one’s aching back or stiff neck.
Unpopular opinion coming up. Lies to avoid telling the kids no is quite toxic. Depending on their age this stunt can easily be exposed. You have then taught your kid it is OK to lie to loved ones and that you are willing to do a advanced hoax to fool them. When you later tells them something, perhaps much more important, do you want that them to not trust you?
At that point it's inevitable. Might as well give work a heads up I'll be sick in a few days.
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I never tire of how these posts for Mums are a broad spectrum of themes and issues, but all the "Single Dad" posts are about beer and fishing. Who am I kidding, there are never any single dad posts.
Also dads/guys in general often get portrayed as complete idiots by women in these kind of posts. Kind of weird that you chose to marry/reproduce with him then. I’m a woman with a male partner and it astounds me how much c**p women talk about their “useless” partners whilst simultaneously not allowing them to contribute to the rocket science that is pressing two buttons on the washing machine.
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Just one thing... Why were there so many memes with Pete Davidson? Just seemed weird in this bunch, even if a few where family related.
Parents calling their kids arseholes and turning them into memes...Start saving for the kids therapy, maybe.
Relax. It's not like they go and call their kids names in their faces. It's just some people venting on the internet, because parenting is exhausting.
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I also see a trend where kids seem to be in charge of the home. Called the first priority, they begin to think they're first in everything. My parents took good care of us, but they were in charge. What they said went and we fell in line. Children are just that, children, and being super mom so everyone will think you're brilliant is a waste of time. Love them, provide for them, teach them self discipline and prepare them to live in a cold hard world. In other words, raise them to be adults, not tall children.
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I never tire of how these posts for Mums are a broad spectrum of themes and issues, but all the "Single Dad" posts are about beer and fishing. Who am I kidding, there are never any single dad posts.
Also dads/guys in general often get portrayed as complete idiots by women in these kind of posts. Kind of weird that you chose to marry/reproduce with him then. I’m a woman with a male partner and it astounds me how much c**p women talk about their “useless” partners whilst simultaneously not allowing them to contribute to the rocket science that is pressing two buttons on the washing machine.
Load More Replies... Just one thing... Why were there so many memes with Pete Davidson? Just seemed weird in this bunch, even if a few where family related.
Parents calling their kids arseholes and turning them into memes...Start saving for the kids therapy, maybe.
Relax. It's not like they go and call their kids names in their faces. It's just some people venting on the internet, because parenting is exhausting.
Load More Replies... I also see a trend where kids seem to be in charge of the home. Called the first priority, they begin to think they're first in everything. My parents took good care of us, but they were in charge. What they said went and we fell in line. Children are just that, children, and being super mom so everyone will think you're brilliant is a waste of time. Love them, provide for them, teach them self discipline and prepare them to live in a cold hard world. In other words, raise them to be adults, not tall children.
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