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Despite the fact that humans have parented for basically as long as there have been humans, people with kids can attest to the fact that one’s offspring can always find a way to surprise you. From novel and innovative ways to make a mess, to “kid-logic” that can give you an aneurysm, parents, it seems, never have a dull moment. 

We’ve gathered some of the best posts on X from parents sharing their funny stories or relatable experiences from this April. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below. 

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Brenda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that they didn't hesitate speaks volumes about your parenting skills. I am seriously impressed by that! 👏 Brava, brava!

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Parents with younger kids in particular are often in a very specific place where they have no one to really share their experiences with. After all, you don’t really discuss the ups and, God forbid, downs of parenting with your actual kids. Your childless friends simply don’t get it either.

So it’s perhaps no surprise that parents then use the anonymity of the internet to share their feelings. This isn’t even limited to negative emotions either. Indeed, these sorts of posts might just be another side-effect of what some researchers call “parental loneliness.” One US survey found that over 66% of parents do report feeling isolated by the demands of raising kids. 

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Similarly, unlike a “normal” job, many parents report burnout at times. This is perhaps one reason why “it takes a village,” because the adults need a break too. You can’t exactly “quit” parenting, so folks vent online and seek advice. After all, you can’t exactly get a Masters degree in parenting, so asking for advice on the internet is a good start. 

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tom
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have kept her alive for 14 years. She should buy you the ice cream

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Feathered Dinosaur
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Schools do start too early for teens. When I was one I couldn't fall asleep before 2am, it was a horrific waking nightmare to drag my sorry a ss to school each weekday

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Brenda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We literally had to hide the little chocolate bunnies from my 2.5yo grandson. Not because he was eating them, but because he was playing with them. Once he figured it out, he started hiding them - in the tub , his bed, the toy box, my shoes....

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Bewitched One
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must’ve had a terrible imagination as a child. I never had an imaginary friend. And I tried lol

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Brenda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once laid beside my son in the cereal aisle at the grocery store and proceeded to yell louder than him. He stopped and stared at me. I've had YEARS more practice!

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Melanie Filmer
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my favourite quotes: "Cleaning house while kids are growing, Is like shovelling snow when it's still snowing"

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Boredest Panda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What would happen if you squash a glitter bomb? Would it blow up? Because I doubt that's something I would wanna clean up.

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Brenda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harsh, but you respected her wishes. (Did she drink it?)

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Brenda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, he's not wrong if you're withholding Reeses! Pretty sure that's considered abuse!!!

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Starwhisper Nighthush
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We went on a family vacation when I was in 1st grade. Somewhere in the middle of Montana, I said mommy, I don't feel so good and I have a lot of red spots on me. I developed 3 day measles on the way to Yellowstone.

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Mumma Cass
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Miss 9 & I call each other bruh daily!! Even at school drop off & pick up, she'd say 'bye bruh' , 'hi bruh' it makes us feel connected more. My mum would punish us kids when we use to call her bruh. It's harmless!

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Francesco Gutierrez
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

African-American Vernacular English is a legitimate, NATIVELY used variety of English and, as such, it has its own grammar, vocabulary, and phonology. It's not "uneducated" and it's not "hood". In fact, it shares its phonology with rural deialects spoken by Whites throughout the Southern United States, and it's closely related to various creole languages. I know it's difficult to believe that if it doesn't "sound" white then it must not be proper, but try your hardest, will ya.

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Bobby
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After the shelf above our toilet fell and broke it, I'll admit I did this

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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have a friend who didn't want to be called grampa or whatever. So his grandkids call him "dude" 😁

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Mumma Cass
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get called bro, brah, dude, mate but it shows me that Miss 9 loves me. She doesn't hug me as much anymore or tells me she that she loves me. But I know in my heart she feels comfortable by calling me bro, brah etc I guess noone knows your kids and their behaviour better than the parent/carer themselves ☺️ I allow my Miss 9 to express her feelings by any way possible so she can feel safe.

ConstantlyJon
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

17 has taken up to calling me Man a lot lately. Normally I'm just Jon to her. Stepdad life is fun sometimes.

Jenna Kay
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Son only called me bro once. Next time I needed him I said, "hey bro!" He told me that was weird, and he got the point!

Jane Doe
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yeah, my nieces tell their mom, “bro, you don’t understand, you have to do X this way.

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Yes mom, it’s called show me some respect or I will not engage in conversation with you or even acknowledge you.

omnisexual_weeb【ツ】
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you know Blue Flower all the comments I've seen from you so far show that you probably aren't a good parent

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Boredest Panda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a 6th sense that you develop upon constant use of your phone... no one said it was reliable, but it apparently exists.

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Brenda
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they didn't tell you that the only reason they wanted you around was to feed them, clean take care of the baby and drive them around (my, then, 7yo).

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Feathered Dinosaur
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the moment we have a game where there's a wicked witch and wizard in her mouth summoning evil cavity monsters with their sorcery who want to destroy her teeth. But hey, for the first time I her life brushing her teeth isn't a huge drama anymore (and she seems to love it all of a sudden)

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#51

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Lisa T
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is there a cooked chicken nugget in my daughter’s jewellery box, and a piece of cooked pumpkin jammed into the hole of the door stop?

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Jinx (she/her)
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom actually did it once. I had to take the bags to the curb. It was traumatic and I didn't learn to clean from it. I learned about my mom's bipolar 🙃

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Jinx (she/her)
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do a pudding and whipped cream pie to the face for April fools. No pranks. We take turns. this year 9 got to pie daddy, it was beautiful

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veryvenasaur
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our school got out 20 minutes late because of the stupid eclipse

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Mumma Cass
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have Costco in Australia but I don't understand this too.. any Costco customers here?

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