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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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    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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    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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    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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    Badass Little Cousin

    Badass Little Cousin

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

    That's what you get when you think Internet is a babysitting service.

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

    I have no pity for parents that leave their kids with their phones or tech and don't have parental locks on.

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

    seems to me like she knew what she was doing, judging by the look on her face and body.

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

    Downvote me all you want but I would give that child some firm smacks, return the toys and ground her for a month. That is unacceptable.

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

    She's smiling like she thinks she is actually going to be allowed to keep all that.

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

    At least people can return items to Amazon and get refund. But that is not possible with all online shopping. This is a good lesson why it is important to never save debit/credit card info to any website, app or device.

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

    Clever child. Careless aunt & uncle. If the child manages, the next scam artiest will not order for $300 but rather empty the savings account!

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

    There is a backstory to this photo. The child (who was 6 years old) had spent some time in a children's hospital when she was a baby. She ordered the toys, not for herself, but for the children who would be in the hospital; she wanted to give them some joy. The mother initially considered returning the toys but went ahead and donated them to the children's hospital. In the article, the little girl's mother said: “She’s not in too much trouble, but she will be in lots of trouble if it happens again.” https://usa.inquirer.net/14876/look-6-year-old-kid-sneakily-orders-300-worth-toys-online-later-donates-hospital#ixzz5YS4Ql2lm Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

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

    Hopefully she got a paddled a*s for that little stunt. Her cousin shouldn't be congratulating her for that behavior.

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

    https://usa.inquirer.net/14876/look-6-year-old-kid-sneakily-orders-300-worth-toys-online-later-donates-hospital?utm_expid=.XqNwTug2W6nwDVUSgFJXed.1 You were saying @steven Wilson?

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

    Oh. My. GOD. WHAT A BRAT!!!! That kid is evil, I would definitely punish her to infinity, return all the toys, make her work to pay off the shipment costs, and revoke any presents for upcoming birthdays/holidays. That kid is definitely old enough to know better.

    GrumpyCat7
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Donate every item to charity. MAJOR lesson to be learned here, by both parents and child.

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

    Someone didn't get an order confirmation email from Amazon? They might not have been able to cancel everything but should have been able to get most

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

    Bet you that she only plays with half of them once, and completely disregards the other half

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

    All items should be donated with the child handing each one out.

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

    She did 😊 https://usa.inquirer.net/14876/look-6-year-old-kid-sneakily-orders-300-worth-toys-online-later-donates-hospital#ixzz5YS4Ql2lm

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

    People are asking how she did it. If they kept the browser open on their iPad or phone she could have easily added toys and ordered them with the click of a few buttons. Who checks their credit card statement on a daily basis?

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

    How can you all be calling this kid a brat? I don't know the full story, but she's six, for ducks sake. A lot of kids that age don't know the value of money. My guess is she found all this s**t online, thougth "Oh, toys, cool!", and ordered them without even thinking about the fact that someone would have to pay for them. This is all the parents fault, if they had explained to her how money and buying things works, and made sure she wasn't able to actually order stuff online, this wouldn't have happened. It's the adults responsibility, we can't expect little children to magically understand how all of this works, or for them to put a lid on their excitement if they come across some website that seems like it will just give them lots of toys. From what I've been told I was a pretty well behaved kid, but if I had thought that I could just click some buttons and get lots of toys for free without it hurting anyone, I'm not entirely sure that I wouldn't have jumped at that chance.

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

    Bull. I say brat too. --- She is certainly old enough to know that she is doing something without permission. Buying stuff online requires permission, and money. She is old enough to know that.

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

    Lots of sites save the credit card info (nearly all the sites I shop at do it if you choose to do so). You can just fill the cart and check out with one click on Amazon.

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

    logout from apps or password your phones, tablets, pads and computers and this won't happen

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    A Dyke From The Dreamworld
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't get why everyone is being so butthurt. Sure, this is horrible behavior that should never be repeated, but you literally clicked on this list to see horrible behavior that should never be repeated.

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

    Most of these kiddos made cute, harmless mistakes. This little brat spent 300 dollars on online toys. She knew exactly what she was doing.

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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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    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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    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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    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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