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There can never be too many parenting tips for any types of parents, fresh or seasoned because you're raising a damn human being after all. And with a task requiring so much responsibility, no advice is better learned than through a process of tedious trial and error. While everybody tries to convince you that being a parent is one of life's most beautiful and rewarding journeys and nothing can replicate the joy of creating and nurturing a new life and watching it blossom, the bitter truth is that dealing with crazy kids on a daily basis is not all sunshine and rainbows.

There are guaranteed to be occasions when your little angel's halo slips, to reveal the spawn of Satan within. This list of parenting memes and funny fails while trying to raise a decent human being, compiled by Bored Panda, will have parents nodding their heads with a wry sympathy, as the moments in these funny photos sum up what kind of epic fails often come with being a parent. Scroll down below to check the funny kids and distraught parents out for yourself, and don't forget to vote for your faves!

#1

"I Went To The Bathroom And Forgot To Shut The Door"

"I Went To The Bathroom And Forgot To Shut The Door"

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#2

Momming Ain't Easy

Momming Ain't Easy

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#3

"Mom, He's Too Hot And He Needs A Fan." Imagine Waking Up To This

"Mom, He's Too Hot And He Needs A Fan." Imagine Waking Up To This

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

How is this pony all saddled up? Does that kiddo know how to do all that or did they just leave the saddle on all night?

glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like that scene from The Godfather, except the horse is alive--and clearly needs a fan!

CCL_2018
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm impressed the kid was able to fully tack up a horse on his own, let alone get it into the house.

Kristy P
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what I was just thinking, but with no knowledge of horse terms... "who puts their horse away for the night with all of it's "clothes" on?"

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Janette Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So a five year old saddled up that horse and led it in and through a house all by himself? I don’t think so

Sara Nicole
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I CAN RELATE TO HIM WHEN I USED TO BRING MY HORSE TO OUR HOSE .

Laura Lawson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BTW kids can tack up a horse that well, but only with many years experience, a calm equine friend & a big step stool!

Laura Lawson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Photoshop. Door has shadow, kid/pony doesn't. Plus look at the kid-can it be more obvious!?!

Susann Campbell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mom saddled the horse and told her son to wake up daddy because he promised he would go for a ride on their horses today but the boy took his horse in with him to show dad that he was ready.

c Fuller
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

let's just hope the horse did not do their usual thing when stressed and leave behind a bunch of horse apples!

Laura Perkinson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

who put the bridle and saddle on this pony. surely it was not left like this all night?

Joanna Maynard
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I woke up early one Sunday morning to my two youngest (having woken early and going into the garden) outside my bedroom door, trying to help make a half dead mouse better

Olivia Matovich
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How in the devils name did the horse get in the house in the first place?

MBZ MetalsmithArtist
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, if the kid that age can tack up by themselves and know if their horse is too hot their parents are doing something right!

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#4

I Heard This Kid Yelling For His Dad At Lowe’s, I Went Looking For Him And...

I Heard This Kid Yelling For His Dad At Lowe’s, I Went Looking For Him And...

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

Impressive climbing skills. As a parent I would s**t my pants, though.

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#6

My Friend Got Tired Of His Kids Losing The Remotes

My Friend Got Tired Of His Kids Losing The Remotes

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Bored Fox
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be honest this is a great idea. I do't have any kids but the remotes are still always missing.

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#7

Sometimes You Get A Playpen To Keep The Kid Out

Sometimes You Get A Playpen To Keep The Kid Out

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#8

Don't Let Your Child Use Your Laptop

Don't Let Your Child Use Your Laptop

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

I have a daughter, and I know only too well how all my possessions are now forfeit, but that laptop looks AMAZING.

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#9

Daughter’s First Camping Trip. This Is How She Wakes Me Up At 6:15 In The Morning

Daughter’s First Camping Trip. This Is How She Wakes Me Up At 6:15 In The Morning

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#10

Kept Track Of How Many Times My 3-Year-Old Asked Me “Why?” In One Day

Kept Track Of How Many Times My 3-Year-Old Asked Me “Why?” In One Day

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#11

Actual Photo Of Me Waiting For My Daughter To Finish Her Homework

Actual Photo Of Me Waiting For My Daughter To Finish Her Homework

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#12

Toddler Gets Ahold Of Lipstick

Toddler Gets Ahold Of Lipstick

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#13

Son To My Wife: "Mommy , Let's Play Army Guys. You Can Be This Guy Because He's Vacuuming."

Son To My Wife: "Mommy , Let's Play Army Guys. You Can Be This Guy Because He's Vacuuming."

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#14

My Cousins Had A Paint Party At Their Daycare And Now They Look Like A Cartoon Character When A Bomb Explodes

My Cousins Had A Paint Party At Their Daycare And Now They Look Like A Cartoon Character When A Bomb Explodes

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#15

I Fed My Kid Real Food For The First Time

I Fed My Kid Real Food For The First Time

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#16

Have A Baby They Said... It Will Be Fun They Said.... (Decibel Meter For Reference)

Have A Baby They Said... It Will Be Fun They Said.... (Decibel Meter For Reference)

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naomi Olumbori
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy c**p that's loud! 85dB is the noise level when the ear hairs cell gets damaged, making you slightly deafer. At the moment, that baby is as loud as a nightclub! XD

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#18

I Am A Lawyer, My Son Told Me He Had To Tell Me Something, But First Wanted Me To Sign This

I Am A Lawyer, My Son Told Me He Had To Tell Me Something, But First Wanted Me To Sign This

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#19

Baking & Prepping For Her 1-Year-Old's Birthday Party

Baking & Prepping For Her 1-Year-Old's Birthday Party

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#20

We Got These Bathroom Doors Because We Thought They Were Trendy. That Was Before We Had A Toddler

We Got These Bathroom Doors Because We Thought They Were Trendy. That Was Before We Had A Toddler

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Katie Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But then literally anyone can see you on the loo. And you can see all your guests on the loo. Bit weird no?

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#21

My Wife Cutting My Daughter's Skirt Out Of A Scooter Axle On Mother's Day

My Wife Cutting My Daughter's Skirt Out Of A Scooter Axle On Mother's Day

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S Bagci
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you not realize that you are supposed to take the kids and leave on Mothers Day ? Its the only way she'll get a break. Or send her to a spa.

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#22

My 4-Year-Old Found Permanent Markers And Is So Proud That He Is Now Darth Maul

My 4-Year-Old Found Permanent Markers And Is So Proud That He Is Now Darth Maul

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#23

One Picture Has Never Encapsulated My Life As A Parent More

One Picture Has Never Encapsulated My Life As A Parent More

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#24

“Mum, I’m Going To Boil An Egg To Have On Toast” Me Yelling Back From The Bathroom “Just Give Me A Sec & I’ll Show “Boom”

“Mum, I’m Going To Boil An Egg To Have On Toast” Me Yelling Back From The Bathroom “Just Give Me A Sec & I’ll Show “Boom”

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#25

Walked In The Bathroom To Find Our Precious Child "Washing" A Book He Found

Walked In The Bathroom To Find Our Precious Child "Washing" A Book He Found

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#26

The Joys Of Parenting

The Joys Of Parenting

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Kristy P
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend told me that her 2 year old stopped just inside the doors of Walmart the other day, lay down on the floor and licked it. I don't know how kids survive the "mouthy" stage, so many germs. Lol

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#27

Girls' Room Wasn't Getting Warm So I Took Apart Their Vent, I Now Have A Great Way To Illustrate What It's Like To Have Four Children

Girls' Room Wasn't Getting Warm So I Took Apart Their Vent, I Now Have A Great Way To Illustrate What It's Like To Have Four Children

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#28

The One And Only Time I Forgot To Put Up The Baby Gate Before I Showered

The One And Only Time I Forgot To Put Up The Baby Gate Before I Showered

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#29

I Gave My 2-Year-Old A Slice Of Cheese To Eat While She Was Watching Some Paw Patrol. Then I Checked On Her A Minute Later

I Gave My 2-Year-Old A Slice Of Cheese To Eat While She Was Watching Some Paw Patrol. Then I Checked On Her A Minute Later

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

I'm just going to save this cheese for later by putting it on the wall right there!

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#30

My Daughter Found The Diaper Cream

My Daughter Found The Diaper Cream

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W. 5
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least you can put your kid in a bathtub. :-) I rubbed it into the carpet and couch when I was two...my poor mom... (My explanation: I wanted to "help cleaning".)

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#32

My Baby Ordered 94 Dollars Worth Of Pizza Off An App Called Slice That Doesn’t Ask For Payment Info Verification When Placing An Order

My Baby Ordered 94 Dollars Worth Of Pizza Off An App Called Slice That Doesn’t Ask For Payment Info Verification When Placing An Order

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#33

My Nephew Woke Up From His Nap With A Sippy Cup Nobody Had Seen For 3 Weeks

My Nephew Woke Up From His Nap With A Sippy Cup Nobody Had Seen For 3 Weeks

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#34

Why Is She Upset? Because She Can’t Have The Corn Oil That She Is Convinced Is Apple Juice

Why Is She Upset? Because She Can’t Have The Corn Oil That She Is Convinced Is Apple Juice

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#35

30 Pairs Of My Kid's Socks. Not A Single Pair. I Don't Even Remember Us Buying So Many Socks

30 Pairs Of My Kid's Socks. Not A Single Pair. I Don't Even Remember Us Buying So Many Socks

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#36

Shopping Is Hard

Shopping Is Hard

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Taryn Wallace
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok I have a serious question and I don't want to sound snotty. Why do parents let their children do this? If I hung onto a cart while my mom was trying to shop she would have picked my butt up hauled me either to the car or the nearest bathroom and swatted my butt... also...I never would have done this because my parents would have never allowed it. I'm confused as to how this happens?

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#37

I Got One Child To Nap, The Other One Is Stubborn

I Got One Child To Nap, The Other One Is Stubborn

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#38

Thug Life

Thug Life

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johan malherbe
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im more shocked by the fact that a 2 years old was in a situation where he could use a shredder, without supervision....

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#39

I Swear I Don't Know Where He Learned This

I Swear I Don't Know Where He Learned This

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

Well..you don't eat the core of an apple or the cob of the corn do you?

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#40

Take Your Child To Work Day Summed Up In One Photo

Take Your Child To Work Day Summed Up In One Photo

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#41

Today I Learned That If You Let Your Child Pour Their Own Syrup They Will Invent “Pancake Soup”

Today I Learned That If You Let Your Child Pour Their Own Syrup They Will Invent “Pancake Soup”

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#42

The Moment When You Realized Your Toddler Spent 30 Minutes Trying To Unlock Your iPad

The Moment When You Realized Your Toddler Spent 30 Minutes Trying To Unlock Your iPad

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#43

How My Kids See My Car

How My Kids See My Car

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Mia Hamsa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see your "garbage slot" and raise you a "cheese making compartment made with spilled milk" *barf*

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#45

When You’ve Got Glass Shower Doors And A Toddler That Won’t Stay Out

When You’ve Got Glass Shower Doors And A Toddler That Won’t Stay Out

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#48

She Was Being So Quiet, We Thought She Fell Asleep. Nope, Just Silently Applying Butt Paste To Her Face

She Was Being So Quiet, We Thought She Fell Asleep. Nope, Just Silently Applying Butt Paste To Her Face

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Melisa K.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's usually when I am the most worried and I will check on him so many times lol when they are so quiet... and usually it is with good reason, and he is definitely NOT asleep.

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#49

When You Find Your Pants In The Toilet After Asking Your Toddler To Help You With Laundry

When You Find Your Pants In The Toilet After Asking Your Toddler To Help You With Laundry

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#50

This Is What Happens When You Put A 7-Year-Old In Charge Of Dishwasher Duty

This Is What Happens When You Put A 7-Year-Old In Charge Of Dishwasher Duty

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that's when you call them over and show them what happened and explain how to load the dishwasher properly. Like you should have done before giving the duty.

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