Parenting

<h2>Raising kids can be an obstacle course of temper tantrums in public, candy-related bribery, and stepping on sharp plastic toys on the living room rug...</h2><p>So, if you could certainly use a cathartic laugh about the hilarious challenges and joys of raising kids, here are the funniest tweets we could find from parents who need a margarita-fueled vacation on an adults-only beach resort.</p><h2>1.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’ve decided I’m not going to let my teen’s attitude get to me today, and so far I’m doing really well with it. <br>She’s not awake yet.</p>&mdash; McDad (@mcdadstuff) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcdadstuff/status/1653726475118428161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>2. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">when my son was 4, we took my pug for a walk. as i was cleaning up his poop, this guy comes out and says, “hey i don’t want ur dog pooping in front of my house” &amp; my son immediately responds “ok then can he come in and use your bathroom?” and tbqh, i’ve never been so proud.</p>&mdash; kim (@KimmyMonte) <a href="https://twitter.com/KimmyMonte/status/1654175815121108992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>3. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My toddler has taken to referring to herself in the third person, thus cementing her status as queen of the house</p>&mdash; Real Life Mommy (@reallifemommy3) <a href="https://twitter.com/reallifemommy3/status/1655901039902564354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>4. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I now carry a tupperware container in my purse for collecting rocks and other delights that my toddler finds because some things you learn the hard way</p>&mdash; An Apple Hat (@AnAppleHat) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnAppleHat/status/1653731568509403137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>5. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My 3-year-old has requested Cheerios in the mermaid bowl. We do not own a mermaid bowl, nor have we ever owned a mermaid bowl. I look forward to her reasonable response.</p>&mdash; Kristen Mulrooney (@missmulrooney) <a href="https://twitter.com/missmulrooney/status/1641098968967835651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>6. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My son just asked when he was born how did I know what his name was...can schools open now😭😭😭🥺</p>&mdash; мα∂αм ѕηєαкєя ♣️ (Rev. J) 🇳🇱 (@JoyBlackZA) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoyBlackZA/status/1649327248128856067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>7. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My son just asked me if cats think in meows, and now I want to know the answer.</p>&mdash; Ashley S. 😷 🟧 (@sassyashieOG) <a href="https://twitter.com/sassyashieOG/status/1655194057935581184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>8. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My teen son told me that he plans on talking like Chewbacca if a teacher calls on him today, so I guess I better start practicing my Wookiee for that parent teacher phone call later today.</p>&mdash; KJ (@IDontSpeakWhine) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDontSpeakWhine/status/1654092873476759553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>9.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I was skeptical at first but parenting podcasts really do help, I fell asleep almost immediately</p>&mdash; I Hide From My Kids (@IHideFromMyKids) <a href="https://twitter.com/IHideFromMyKids/status/1654285798546481159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>10.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I hope one day my child can forgive me for putting syrup on her waffle when she wanted to pour it herself.</p>&mdash; @itssherifield (@itssherifield) <a href="https://twitter.com/itssherifield/status/1654135125029052418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>11.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I gave my 10 yo $20 for his trip he&#39;s been on since Wednesday and he came home with $40. Maybe he should be my financial advisor.</p>&mdash; Dadman Walking (@dadmann_walking) <a href="https://twitter.com/dadmann_walking/status/1653490396859715587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>12.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Me: Please throw your trash away. <br><br>Child: I’m too tired!!<br><br>Same child 5 min later: [does nonstop super sprints at the park for 3 plus hours]</p>&mdash; DonutHawk (@StruggleDisplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/StruggleDisplay/status/1654459970027503619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>13.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highly recommend teaching your 3-4 year olds about air quotes so you can have hilarious memories about them misusing airquotes</p>&mdash; kindminds_smarthearts (@kindminds_) <a href="https://twitter.com/kindminds_/status/1653046071612919812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>14.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I try to support my 6yo when he’s frustrated. I listen to him and validate his feelings so he knows that it’s okay to be frustrated and the feeling will pass. I can tell what I’m saying is really starting to resonate with him when he says “booooorrriiiinnnggggg” and walks off.</p>&mdash; Kevin The Dad (@kevinthedad) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinthedad/status/1653518555906818053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>15.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Open floor plans are all cute until you need baby gates😮‍💨</p>&mdash; brittany packnett cunningham (she/her). (@MsPackyetti) <a href="https://twitter.com/MsPackyetti/status/1654105573816778752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>16. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My toddler demanded DEMANDED a butter ketchup sandwich. I gave in. She ate this much and abandoned it. <a href="https://t.co/KiOCAbGjlu">pic.twitter.com/KiOCAbGjlu</a></p>&mdash; rue 🦝 (@Ruesavatar) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ruesavatar/status/1655941227978825728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>17. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My daughter just said you may not be surprised but I have a new boyfriend.😳🤦🏻‍♀️</p>&mdash; heather (@hlhbee) <a href="https://twitter.com/hlhbee/status/1655711360297103360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2>18. </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It takes an entire village’s coffee to raise a child</p>&mdash; Vinod Chhaproo (@Chhapiness) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chhapiness/status/1653002054233645058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div>

18 of the funniest tweets from parents who dared to complain about their kids.

Raising kids can be an obstacle course of temper tantrums in public, candy-related bribery, and stepping on sharp plastic toys on the living room rug...So, if you could certainly use a cathartic laugh about the hilarious challenges and joys of raising kids, here are the funniest tweets we could find from parents who need a margarita-fueled vacation on an adults-only beach resort.1.I’ve decided I’m not going to let my teen’s attitude get to me today, and so far I’m doing really well with it. She’s not awake yet.&mdash; McDad (@mcdadstuff) May 3, 2023 2. when my son was 4, we took my pug for a walk. as i was cleaning up his poop, this guy comes out and says, “hey i don’t want ur dog pooping in front of my house” &amp; my son immediately responds “ok then can he come in and use your bathroom?” and tbqh, i’ve never been so proud.&mdash; kim (@KimmyMonte) May 4, 2023 3. My toddler has taken to referring to herself in the third person, thus cementing her status as queen of the house&mdash; Real Life Mommy (@reallifemommy3) May 9, 2023 4. I now carry a tupperware container in my purse for collecting rocks and other delights that my toddler finds because some things you learn the hard way&mdash; An Apple Hat (@AnAppleHat) May 3, 2023 5. My 3-year-old has requested Cheerios in the mermaid bowl. We do not own a mermaid bowl, nor have we ever owned a mermaid bowl. I look forward to her reasonable response.&mdash; Kristen Mulrooney (@missmulrooney) March 29, 2023 6. My son just asked when he was born how did I know what his name was...can schools open now😭😭😭🥺&mdash; мα∂αм ѕηєαкєя ♣️ (Rev. J) 🇳🇱 (@JoyBlackZA) April 21, 2023 7. My son just asked me if cats think in meows, and now I want to know the answer.&mdash; Ashley S. 😷 🟧 (@sassyashieOG) May 7, 2023 8. My teen son told me that he plans on talking like Chewbacca if a teacher calls on him today, so I guess I better start practicing my Wookiee for that parent teacher phone call later today.&mdash; KJ (@IDontSpeakWhine) May 4, 2023 9.I was skeptical at first but parenting podcasts really do help, I fell asleep almost immediately&mdash; I Hide From My Kids (@IHideFromMyKids) May 5, 2023 10.I hope one day my child can forgive me for putting syrup on her waffle when she wanted to pour it herself.&mdash; @itssherifield (@itssherifield) May 4, 2023 11.I gave my 10 yo $20 for his trip he&#39;s been on since Wednesday and he came home with $40. Maybe he should be my financial advisor.&mdash; Dadman Walking (@dadmann_walking) May 2, 2023 12.Me: Please throw your trash away. Child: I’m too tired!!Same child 5 min later: [does nonstop super sprints at the park for 3 plus hours]&mdash; DonutHawk (@StruggleDisplay) May 5, 2023 13.Highly recommend teaching your 3-4 year olds about air quotes so you can have hilarious memories about them misusing airquotes&mdash; kindminds_smarthearts (@kindminds_) May 1, 2023 14.I try to support my 6yo when he’s frustrated. I listen to him and validate his feelings so he knows that it’s okay to be frustrated and the feeling will pass. I can tell what I’m saying is really starting to resonate with him when he says “booooorrriiiinnnggggg” and walks off.&mdash; Kevin The Dad (@kevinthedad) May 2, 2023 15.Open floor plans are all cute until you need baby gates😮‍💨&mdash; brittany packnett cunningham (she/her). (@MsPackyetti) May 4, 2023 16. My toddler demanded DEMANDED a butter ketchup sandwich. I gave in. She ate this much and abandoned it. pic.twitter.com/KiOCAbGjlu&mdash; rue 🦝 (@Ruesavatar) May 9, 2023 17. My daughter just said you may not be surprised but I have a new boyfriend.😳🤦🏻‍♀️&mdash; heather (@hlhbee) May 8, 2023 18. It takes an entire village’s coffee to raise a child&mdash; Vinod Chhaproo (@Chhapiness) May 1, 2023 

Raising kids can be an obstacle course of temper tantrums in public, candy-related bribery, and stepping on sharp plastic toys on the living room rug...  So, if you could certainly use a cathartic laugh about the hilarious challenges and...