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50 “Welcome To Parenthood” Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up What It’s Like To Be A Parent
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We already know that being a parent is a mission not for the faint-hearted. Feeling drained by sleepless benders and coming up with ingenious recipes to get your little ones to eat, since all they want is everything except what you have, are just the tip of the iceberg.
In reality, things get a whole lot more complicated and funny in this one-of-a-kind journey we call parenthood. But who are we to say so—in order to find out what’s really going through the coffee-fueled heads of moms and dads, let’s take a look at hilarious “Welcome To Parenthood” tweets that have been surfing around social media lately.
Both painfully ironic and hilariously spot-on, they will make you cringe, laugh, and feel some much-needed empathy for all those parents on duty whose lives are working in constant overdrive. Psst! More funny parenting tweets can be found in our previous posts here, here, and here.
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#1
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
OMG yessssss, It drives me bonkers. Everyday my son makes at least 2 things that he wants me to keep and ooh and ahh over. If I even mention throwing stuff away it ends in tears.
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To find out more about the joy and challenges that parents have to endure, Bored Panda reached out to an expert in the field, Anisa Lewis. Anisa set up “Positive Parenting and Coaching” in order to help transform the lives of families by equipping parents, children, and carers with the practical strategies to overcome their individual family’s challenges.
The parenting expert explained that there’s no rule book for parenting, “therefore, there is no right or wrong way to parent.” In fact, what is right for one family won’t fit for another. “Parent guilt, usually brought on by comparing yourself to others or the idea in your head of how you ‘think’ parenting should be, needs to be stopped right now!”
But there are many widespread misconceptions about being a parent, like “that it is ‘easy’ and will come to you naturally,” Anisa said and explained: “parenting, just like anything that is important to us in life, has to be worked at and studied (for want of a better word).”
#5
aleksandra 3 years ago
maybe because you are dirty. and you Americans walk all over your house with your shoes on, collecting every piss, dirt and snot you step on, and then walk inside your home, that's smart!
#6
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
This must be talking about dad’s not mum’s because we all know finding clothes with pockets is like finding a needle in a haystack. My handbag is the tiny garbage can.
No matter your child’s age, as a caring and nurturing parent, you have to make sure that you give the best to your little one. Anisa urges parents to “shower your child with love, give them boundaries, routines, and laughter and you are already winning at parenting.”
However, it’s sometimes easier said than done. The parenting coach explained that the pressure on parents to “juggle parenthood, work, home life, and showing up for themselves” is tremendous. “We are asking parents to effectively do 2 or 3 full-time jobs, some of which they are not qualified to do,” she added.
#9
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Hahaha, yup. I have only recently started doing this and have been wondering why I didn’t start sooner.
In order to hold onto your own sanity, Anisa suggests “prioritizing each day what you can do to keep the important juggling balls up in the air and some, for the time being, may just need to sit quietly, laying in wait for a time when you can pick them up again.”
This is especially true in the times of worldwide pandemic, when the challenges parents face are greater than ever, like isolation, juggling, and monotony.
“We need people (yes, even the introverts) and when you are respecting the rules of your country and keeping your distance, this does not allow for the levels of physical touch that we need to feel connected to those around us.”
#15
Gary French 3 years ago
My little boy does this all the time. Bless his 18 year old cotton socks!
#17
Amy Jo Buchanan 3 years ago
Lol yeah my little nephew fell asleep with his neck hanging over the car seat and I commented to his mom on how UNCOMFORTABLE it looked and was she sure thst he was just sleeping? 😂
#18
chi-wei shen 3 years ago
Except for makeshift toys which are the garbage you are not allowed to throw away.
#19
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
I am lucky, I get to finish my meals but I am the last to be served and my food is slightly cold.
#20
E Menendez 3 years ago
Including - Please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
#23
Mike Rodrick 3 years ago
Have you never heard of duct tape? Silence is golden; duct tape is silver.
#25
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
I have actually learnt to get over the guilt whenever I am away from the kiddies. Took me many years but now I relish and enjoy my time without any guilt or worry.
#29
Linus Nilsson 3 years ago
7 am: make coffee 9 am: remember that you made coffee pour a cup. 1 pm: pour the cold, untouched coffee down the sink, make a new one 5 pm: pour a cup, heat in microwave 6:30 am, find your cup in the microwave, pour it out
#35
Mohsie Supposie 3 years ago
D. In your pocket/handbag (ready to be shown on demand any time, day or night, 7 days a week)
#37
The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 3 years ago
I hate fireworks. They are loud, pointless and bad for the environment.
#39
Michelle Brandt 3 years ago
Nope, wrong shirt. Followed closely by "not those pants, I want the other pants!"
#41
E Menendez 3 years ago
And it will be in front of a group of strangers while waiting in line...
#43
Downunderdude 3 years ago
Or you're late for work and when you drop your daughter off at childcare, she alights from the car rather like I think nice ladies in the Jane Austen era alighted from carriages, pausing in a genteel way half way out of the car to admire what a nice day it is and your head explodes.
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#47
Frank Smith 3 years ago
The bottom half of the tree is ornament free to keep them away from curious hands.
#48
Mohsie Supposie 3 years ago
Never! Just when you think you are done with the kids, you have Grandkids. So, yeah... NEVER!
#49
Downunderdude 3 years ago
Or you press the button on the kettle for your morning coffee and then go to put on a load of nappies and press the button again and go to referee a fight and then press the button again and hang the nappies on the line and then press the button again and clean up vomit and then press the button again...and it's bedtime.
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Aroace tiger 3 years ago
And then when you say you don't want kids "you will change your mind"... I don't think so!
Chris 3 years ago
The thing is, despite all the things that are impossibly hard work, and the near permanent state of tiredness, it is utterly wonderful and I wouldn't change it for the world. It's impossible to explain how overwhelmingly incredible having kids is.
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Mike Rodrick 3 years ago
They're not human! You're too easily fooled by mutants.
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Uncommon Boston 3 years ago
Parenthood, some of the best times of your life! Mine turned 31 a week ago. Yes there are difficult moments, but there far more funny moments - also shared here. As well warm loving moments like no other. It is the best thing I have done, but I agree, it is not for everyone.
Uncommon Boston 3 years ago
My sister told me 4 cats was the most responsibility she wanted. Impressed she knew, could say it out loud, and follow through.
Load More Replies... Aroace tiger 3 years ago
And then when you say you don't want kids "you will change your mind"... I don't think so!
Chris 3 years ago
The thing is, despite all the things that are impossibly hard work, and the near permanent state of tiredness, it is utterly wonderful and I wouldn't change it for the world. It's impossible to explain how overwhelmingly incredible having kids is.
Load More Replies... Mike Rodrick 3 years ago
They're not human! You're too easily fooled by mutants.
Load More Replies... Uncommon Boston 3 years ago
Parenthood, some of the best times of your life! Mine turned 31 a week ago. Yes there are difficult moments, but there far more funny moments - also shared here. As well warm loving moments like no other. It is the best thing I have done, but I agree, it is not for everyone.
Uncommon Boston 3 years ago
My sister told me 4 cats was the most responsibility she wanted. Impressed she knew, could say it out loud, and follow through.
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