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Schools are closed, you're working from home, and you can't have your kid stay over at their grandparents' place. This situation means that parents are spending more time than ever before with their adorable munchkins. Now, they're getting into all kinds of trouble and driving their parents bananas!

Bored Panda has collected a bunch of funny photos showing the struggles and joys of parenting during the quarantine. Life can be very fun(ny) when you're with your kids all day, every day. However, that means that coming up with activities to keep your children busy is more important than before.

Scroll down, upvote your favorite of these funny kids, and share your own stories about the coronavirus lockdown in the comments below, dear Pandas. When you're done enjoying this list, be sure to check out our post with some great parenting hacks on homeschooling your children during the quarantine right here.

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    Y’all I’m Dying! This Is Ben’s Journal Entry From Monday About Our First “Home School” Day. That Last Sentence

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    You're trying to finish your report right before the deadline, but your kid is running around pretending to be a superhero. Or you want to sit down and watch some TV, but that's the moment you realize that your toddler broke it. Ah, the wonders of raising kids! It's a challenge, but there are things you can do so you can focus on your work.

    For instance, Allyssa McCabe, a psychology professor at the University of Massachusetts, told The Atlantic that it's easier to keep kids busy during the workday without supervision the older they are. But for those readers out there who have young kids, don't panic just yet!

    “For young children, independent play is tough. They really need social interaction. Parents will be tempted to hand over an iPhone or iPad or the like. This is understandable, but parents should also know that the younger the child, the worse this is for their language and cognitive development.”

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    Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Outsourced My Home-Schooling

    Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Outsourced My Home-Schooling

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    Day 12

    Day 12

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    Bleu Andersen
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that people should do thing like this on a regular basis. Can you imagine how much fun it would be if we just played more often as our children do? Can you imagine showing up for work and it was totally cool for anyone to wear whatever made them happy that day? A wedding dress, a batman suit, medieval garb, a tiara, facepaint. Especially now, life seems very short...too short.

    Shane Chang
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today's our 5th wedding anniversary and this legit made me tear up with joy ♥

    Johanne Trudeau
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, it's better than a one-use dress, at least it's getting some other uses...

    Junebug04
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bc I'm to much of a klutz and would end up wearing lunch smh lol

    Libby Ral
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who else think that's a man. Underarm hair, man's watch, men's glasses/forehead. Still a cute concept, though

    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE this. The only wedding dress I have i saved for my daughter from my first marriage. Don't think new hubby would go for it (and I don't blame him)!

    Holly Molly
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, why not? You paid a gazillion bucks for it, you might as well wear it to death.

    Cathy Carey
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to is a good reason for something like that - plus it could get dirty.

    Carolyn Davis
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might as well get your money worth! I never believed that they are worth just one wear😂

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    Instead of making your kid sit surrounded with electronic devices all day long, it's best to go for something that will actually help with their development. Give them art supplies or Play-Doh to get them creating!

    Meanwhile, Michelle Martin, a professor at the University of Washington's Informations School and the founder of a children's summer literacy program, recommended that parents play their kids some audiobooks.

    You'll be able to focus on work and your child will be engaged and learning. And the best part? While your kid's listening to Harry Potter, you can sneakily listen in, too, when you're taking a break. Now that's a win-win situation if we've ever seen one!

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    Day 10 Of Quarantine. I Think My Kid Is Up To Something

    Day 10 Of Quarantine. I Think My Kid Is Up To Something

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    "Daaaad, We're Bored!" (Day 1 Of Lockdown) "Ummm Ok, Strip This Laptop Down, And This Desktop, And Then Rebuild Them"

    "Daaaad, We're Bored!" (Day 1 Of Lockdown) "Ummm Ok, Strip This Laptop Down, And This Desktop, And Then Rebuild Them"

    My god it's the most peace and quiet I've had all week!

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    Came Across This On My Morning Walk

    Came Across This On My Morning Walk

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    Working From Home As A Parent

    Working From Home As A Parent

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    My Son Discovered That I'm Not Really At Work, But Am Working From Home

    My Son Discovered That I'm Not Really At Work, But Am Working From Home

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    My Kiddo Cut His Hair Yesterday, Then Agreed To Let Me Have A Little Fun With It Before We Fixed It

    My Kiddo Cut His Hair Yesterday, Then Agreed To Let Me Have A Little Fun With It Before We Fixed It

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    The Children Are Home From School For Two Weeks. Send Help

    The Children Are Home From School For Two Weeks. Send Help

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    Kate S
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know I'm not supposed to claw the little humans, but desperate times....

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    Schools And Sports Are Cancelled. Social Distancing. I Have Three Kids. Our Cozy Fort

    Schools And Sports Are Cancelled. Social Distancing. I Have Three Kids. Our Cozy Fort

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    Isolation's Going Well

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    Using My Tears To Clean The Crusted Green Paint Speckled All Over Our House

    Using My Tears To Clean The Crusted Green Paint Speckled All Over Our House

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    Day 2 Of 6 Week Break And My Kid Already Broke Our TV

    Day 2 Of 6 Week Break And My Kid Already Broke Our TV

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    Tired Of Your Kids Barging In While You Try To Get Some Work Done At Home? Underwear On The Doorknob Works Wonders

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    Carol Emory
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially if they've been worn already and come complete with skid mark.

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    We Went From “Home-Schooling” To A Roller Skating Party Real Quick

    We Went From “Home-Schooling” To A Roller Skating Party Real Quick

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    I'm Regretting Panic Buying $100 Worth Of LEGO's To End Up With My Children Ignoring Them And Instead Playing With A Cardboard Box And A Can Lid For The Last 2 Hours

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    I Guess That's How People Will Go Bankrupt

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I can't procreate... I have no patience for this type of thing.

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    Work From Home

    Work From Home

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    Ryan Baker
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best thing is the dad (I assume) is fine with the kid texting his boss random letters, numbers, and emojis, so it ends up like:

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    Day 2 Working From Home With This Little Terror

    Day 2 Working From Home With This Little Terror

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    While The World Is Fighting Over Toilet Paper, My Toddler Is Giving Ours A Bath

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    Day 7 Of Quarantine. Wearing Minnie Mouse Ears Whilst Bench Pressing Kids

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    So, My Daughter Did A Magic Trick With Our Last TP Roll

    So, My Daughter Did A Magic Trick With Our Last TP Roll

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    Wife And Kids Have Been Bonding Over Art During The Quarantine

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    Quarantine Day 3: This Is Fine. We Are Fine

    Quarantine Day 3: This Is Fine. We Are Fine

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    The Kids Are All Home, Need To Home-School For The New Economy

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    Spent The Day Teaching My Son About The Importance Of Social Distancing. Mixed Results So Far If I’m Honest

    Spent The Day Teaching My Son About The Importance Of Social Distancing. Mixed Results So Far If I’m Honest

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    My Wife Is Handling The Kids Being Home From School Like A Champ

    My Wife Is Handling The Kids Being Home From School Like A Champ

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    So Home Schooling Is Going Well

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