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“Why My Kid Is Crying”: 49 Hilariously Stupid Parenting Stories Shared On This Facebook Page
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Anyone who’s raised kids or worked as a babysitter knows that they can go on emotional rollercoaster rides at times. Before you know it, here come the waterworks, and you’re left there, completely stumped, trying to figure out what caused the munchkins to be in tears. It might have been something random like a pancake that was ‘too spicy’ or not being allowed to play around in horse dung.
‘Why My Kid Is Crying’ is a roaringly funny Facebook page that collects all the hilarious and silly reasons why children have ended up bawling. Scroll down for the best posts and don’t forget to say a silent prayer for these patient parents who clearly deserve a long vacation.
We were interested to learn more about 'Why My Kid is Crying,' so we got in touch with one of the co-founders, Amy, who created the page together with her friend, Erin. She was kind enough to tell Bored Panda about the idea behind the social media project and shared some great advice for overwhelmed parents. Read on for the full interview.
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#2
"Because he threw food at the dog & she ate it"
#3
He's eating the muffin she didn't want.
#4
Because I wouldn't let her wear my dirty underwear around her neck like a necklace.
#5
I wouldn't let him drive the car.
#6
Her father and I wouldn't let her get hit by a car driving thru the parking lot.
#7
She's crying because I wouldn't let her pull one of my pubic hairs out while I was going to the bathroom.
#8
Because I won't wipe his lips off his face. He doesn’t want them anymore.
#9
Mom found the pee drawer.
#10
She discovered her arm fuzz.
#11
I tried to take the sausage off him. TWO HOURS AFTER DINNER TIME He refused to eat it, he just wanted to hold it.
#13
She kept trying to drink the ketchup like a baby bottle.
#17
"Because she couldn’t stab her day care provider with a toy knife"
Ronstantin 3 years ago
I'm just curious: "couldn't stab" as in "wasn't allowed to" or "wasn't able to"?
#19
"I wouldn't let him eat coffee pods"
George Nichols 3 years ago
Watch out, he looks to be plotting some major revenge! He also has a very diabolical looking face.
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#24
Because I wouldn't let him into the closet to play in the cat litter box.
Tricia Barnes 3 years ago
He's a toddler with the hairline of Phil Collins. Let him play where he wants.
#26
He wants his booger back.
#27
"We wouldn't let him go inside and eat frozen bacon"
#28
When I wouldn't let her snuggle the BURNING candles. Because the non burning ones are “laaame".
Isaac Harvey 3 years ago
Well, some lessons can only be learned the hard way. One of my cousins once hit the fire alarm at an indoor water park, out of sheer curiosity. (He apologized later.)
#30
"I wouldn't let her eat dog food"
Zoey Rayne 3 years ago
Eh, just give her a small taste. She'll change her mind. (My sister and I never ate the wet food, but we both had to try our cat's kibble once).
#31
Mother of Dragons 3 years ago
As a grown a$$ woman/mother, I completely understand and feel her horror. The Halloween sprinkles are UGLY and therefore will NOT taste the same as the fun colorful sprinkles. I seriously cannot...lol... ONLY rainbow sprinkles can be eaten.... And therein lies the problem.... You want the rainbow sprinkle donut, there is no rainbow sprinkle donut, so you cannot eat a donut! I no longer cry externally, only internally as I leave without a donut.... Smh fml I'm an overgrown toddler...
#32
She met Santa.
#33
Because the noodles weren't shaped to her liking.
#35
Because I wouldn't let her use her marker on the couch.
#42
Rebelliousslug 3 years ago
My niece was like this, got really uncomfortable when everyone’s attention was on her
#43
I turned his cape around so it was on his back.
#44
Lesbian thespian 3 years ago
How dare you give him the cookie he wanted? You're extinguishing his right to complain!
#49
Oais Wright 3 years ago
The fact that she is laying near a bunch of wires with her intentions raises questions.
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#54
BetterBitterButter 3 years ago
You can buy many toys for the kids and they want to play with an object intended for anything other than playing!
#57
The pebble was in his nose. Hes mad because i took it out and won't give it back.
#61
"I won't let her eat a dog bone the dog has already chewed on"
#62
"Because I gave him the sippy cup he cried for."
#64
#72
The Milk In Your Fridge 3 years ago
my guy wants to get a head start on the college experience /j
#73
"He was crying because he couldn’t have the scentsy warmer that looked like a ball."
Randi (she/they/he) 3 years ago
whenever scentsy is mentioned, it becomes a bad thing in my opinion
#74
I wouldnt let her stick her fingers in the brand new package of cream cheese.
#77
Uriel Grey 3 years ago
This one seems like a great opportunity to problem solve instead of taking a pic... Hopefully they did that after the pic.
#79
"Why my kid is crying?
Because I told him not to put the caprisun straw in the water bottle because it was too short and he did it anyway and can't get it out"
#80
Rebelliousslug 3 years ago
The dog is politely requesting you return the banshee to whichever shelter you adopted it from
#82
that 𝕤𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕠 planet 3 years ago
as a kid i hated soda and i'm very happy with how that turned out :/
#85
"Because we left Target"
EarthGrowl 3 years ago
I think the human mind blocks out these traumatic experiences that adults must suffer thru from their offspring. I know my kids were screaming brats but I cannot remember a single instance now. But I do often wonder how humanity survived to build our civilization. You know 10,000 years ago some kid was crying because it's parents wouldn't let it eat a rock. But back then they could throw the kid off a cliff. The loud one probably attracted predators. This makes me glad my children are grown and I have no grandchildren. Just grandcats and grandrats.
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Reuben Rowell 3 months ago
What do you mean you would not let her sleep with her current favorite toy?!?!?!?!?!
#91
"I won't give him candy for breakfast"
#93
Snake Queen 3 years ago
Why not? I went to an apple orchard when I was 5 and ate the whole apple, core and all. It’s not necessarily bad for you
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sturmwesen 3 years ago
Can we please skip the kid pics next time? Children don't belong online and especially not in a way that makes fun of them or shows them crying.
Snake Queen 3 years ago
We already know that they’re crying, we don’t need to see pics
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LokisLilButterknife 3 years ago
I find it really sad and creepy that parents are taking pictures of their crying and distressed children for internet clout…
ConstantlyJon 3 years ago
Honestly, many of these are just "maybe let your child have that bad experience so they can learn that it's a bad experience and not want to do it anymore." There's a big difference between "don't let your kid put that fork in a socket" and "don't let your kid try to eat the dog food." I can guarantee you they'll only try eating dog food once, and it won't hurt them. If they're gonna cry either way, they might as well be learning a lesson. Too many parents try to teach by talking instead of by letting them learn. That's just not life, and it's too exhausting to constantly be straining to keep them from all bad experiences ever.
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
I let my child eat dog food when he was little. He loved it! No harm no foul. He's fine.
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sturmwesen 3 years ago
Can we please skip the kid pics next time? Children don't belong online and especially not in a way that makes fun of them or shows them crying.
Snake Queen 3 years ago
We already know that they’re crying, we don’t need to see pics
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 3 years ago
I find it really sad and creepy that parents are taking pictures of their crying and distressed children for internet clout…
ConstantlyJon 3 years ago
Honestly, many of these are just "maybe let your child have that bad experience so they can learn that it's a bad experience and not want to do it anymore." There's a big difference between "don't let your kid put that fork in a socket" and "don't let your kid try to eat the dog food." I can guarantee you they'll only try eating dog food once, and it won't hurt them. If they're gonna cry either way, they might as well be learning a lesson. Too many parents try to teach by talking instead of by letting them learn. That's just not life, and it's too exhausting to constantly be straining to keep them from all bad experiences ever.
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
I let my child eat dog food when he was little. He loved it! No harm no foul. He's fine.
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