Parenthood is one of the most exciting yet also testing phases in one's life.
You devote your once-careless lifestyle to a tiny human that you must protect and guide into this big harsh world, and although it's a tremendously rewarding thing – it's easy to get overwhelmed.
Unforeseen circumstances, sleepless nights, temper tantrums and burnout will visit your household frequently – and since most folks tend to suffer from good old "parent guilt," it's crucial to remember that every kid is different and that, in reality, everyone's just winging it.
Nothing will ever make you feel as confident as you would like to, as there are no care instructions for your offspring – however, sticking to the "today was hard, but I got through it" mentality works wonders.
And since it's still summertime, Bored Panda has decided to focus on a more lightweight aspect of parenting and gather a couple of posts that sum up what it's like taking care of a kid during this magical season.
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Why summer is the best season? Most will find this question pretty absurd as it's easy to see why life tends to seem a little more exciting during these hot days.
Trips to the beach, the 7AM sunshine that streams through your window, endless possibilities, and that summery breeze that fills you up with a certain kind of energy you don't get on the gloomy cold days.
Of course, let's not forget the main pleasures of all time – barbecues and picnics. The smell of food cooking on a grill is one of the best summer experiences and lying on that warm grass while having something to snack on is simply divine.
Summertime also indicates that your beloved children are on their well-deserved break from school and all the homework, meaning that the household finally becomes one again – unless you ship them to a summer camp or something.
However, if the camp is out of the door, it also suggests that you're now responsible for your offspring's entertainment and that you're bound to endure all the possible boredom tantrums.
Without a doubt, it’s easier to manage your kids' leisure activities during school days, as they've had enough chores that a simple cinema trip once a month is enough to satisfy their cravings; yet when that summer break starts, you know that you're going to have to unleash your inner creativity.
My friends complained of boredom, they ended up washing down walls
"I'm bored" –the dreaded words the majority of parents will hear on the first morning of their child's summer break; and since both parents work in most families, it means that you're now going to have to come up with a plan that'll keep your youngster busy and preferably happy.
In reality, a summer full of pool parties and trips to amusement parks won't work because you'll be swamped with your own work-related tasks – however, assigning a couple of house chores and arranging sleepovers at friends' houses might give you some time to come up with an exciting but realistic "bucket list" for the summer that'll also work with your job's schedule.
My sister calls me old and I am 2 and a half years older then her, not old at all
Now, back to the "parent guilt." Try to remember that social media is full of malarkey.
Everyone wants only the best things for their children – that's a fact – however, don't beat yourself up about not being able to give your kid a summer full of Pinterest-like activities.
Sometimes overscheduling and overcomplicating things is just an unnecessary hustle.
Be there for your little one and set some time aside each day. For the most part, doing something simple like going to the playground or watching their favorite cartoon/movie together is more than enough to make great memories.
My sweet summer child, let me disabuse you of that notion right now. In 1975, someone was indeed selling rocks. And Americans happily bought them. PET-ROCK-6...ab0a4b.jpg 
While it might seem that these stress-inducing months will never end, we all know that it’ll be over in the blink of an eye. Kids grow up, and (as cheesy as it might sound) the next thing you know, they've already gone to college. Start making memories, even if it's as simple as taking a stroll to your nearby park.
You forgot the “MUUUUM!! YOU WERE’NT WATCHING! I’ll do it again…” and repeat
Bored Panda hopes that you've enjoyed this chucklesome ensemble of relatable parenting tweets! Remember to cherish all the significant and seemingly insignificant memories you make with your kid, and let us know if you've got anything exciting planned for the summer.
Dude, summer laundry is AWESOME. Fewer layers, lighter fabrics. And that's assuming my kids are wearing more than just underwear.
Lol, next thing you know they'll come running inside panicking about missing the bus
Maybe they keep asking weird questions that you can't answer, so you feel as if you know nothing.
I feel the same way except I’m the kid who’s bored and “surfing the web” for stuff to do after my usual stuff
Watch "Risky Business", and do everything that you wife won't kill you for! lol
that means it was a good vacation, that’s how i feel, and i’m a teen!
It's like the opposite of a mime. One surprises you because there's no narration, the other surprises you because the narration never stops.
We picked up a couple of pine cones that were cool and tied them off in a bag came back a few hours later the bag was full of spiders!
Load More Replies... I don't have kids. I'm forced to bring the pine cones home myself.
My dad taught us to collect these. They are great to start a fire in the fireplace. So we had to fill loads of boxes for the coming winter...
I walked into my daughter's old room a few months ago to start getting it ready to convert into my office (she's am adult and moved out over a year ago), flipped on the fan, amd a pinecone came flying at my head. She had somehow managed to get it balanced on top of the fan blade. IT'S BEEN THERE FOR 2+ YEARS AND NO ONE NOTICED! I'm still in awe of the fact that her 5' tall self somehow managed to figure out how to get it up there. I haven't processed this enough yet to want to know *why* it was up there, however. I'm just thankful that it wasn't one of the glitter coated ones.
OMG! We lived in San Diego for 10 years and there was a street a few blocks away where these dropped. I collected BAGS of them. Perfect for holiday decorations.
Hahahaha! When we lived in San Diego I went over near my Dad's house & collected a sh*t ton of these. I add them to the Christmas garland, along with red berries & white lights. Totally classic look and practically free.
Not so much anymore. Nowadays it's stones and sticks. My youngest, who is 6, had his backpack filled with stones right before the summer, and he couldn't figure out why the backpack was so heavy...!? 🤷♀️😆😂 The sticks will become a project later on 😄👍
Wait i still do that 😅 my mum puts them in the little fireplace we dont use as decoration
Isn’t that a requirement? Otherwise my parents were just faking when they said they loved the pine ones. From all seven of us kids, with contests to see who could find the smallest and the largest!!
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I love summer break with my kid. I'm lucky though there's so many fun inexpensive things to do where we live and I have the privilege of time to go do those with him. We get really long dark winters with not a lot to do so we make up for it in summer. Not that he doesn't drive me bananas frequently. But at least I'm having fun while he's doing it.
Loved summer as a kid. Showed my kids all sorts of fun stuff!
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When I was a kid, the only guidance we were given was "Be home by the time the streetlights come on."
This reminds me of when my little brother broke his foot 90 minutes into summer. I asked him what he was going to do all summer, as all of the camps he signed up for were sports camps, and he said "idk, chores?". I couldn't stop laughing!
I love summer break with my kid. I'm lucky though there's so many fun inexpensive things to do where we live and I have the privilege of time to go do those with him. We get really long dark winters with not a lot to do so we make up for it in summer. Not that he doesn't drive me bananas frequently. But at least I'm having fun while he's doing it.
Loved summer as a kid. Showed my kids all sorts of fun stuff!
Load More Replies... When I was a kid, the only guidance we were given was "Be home by the time the streetlights come on."
This reminds me of when my little brother broke his foot 90 minutes into summer. I asked him what he was going to do all summer, as all of the camps he signed up for were sports camps, and he said "idk, chores?". I couldn't stop laughing!
