50 Parents Having A Pretty Miserable Day (New Pics)

Parentinghas satisfying and difficult moments, and this new list fromBored Panda’s series of articles is still about the latter. You’re about to see images of vandalized walls and scratched cars – just children being children but giving their moms and dads a tough time in the process.

We also spoke with Marion, a mom of two and owner of the blog siteNot So Perfect Parenting, to get some firsthand insight.

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Don’t Bring Your Kids When Shopping For A Phone

Looked Out The Window To See A Squirrel Taking One Of The Easter Eggs I Had Hidden For My Kids

She Drank A Worm

Parents face a laundry list of struggles daily. For Marion, the biggest hurdle is finding a way to include her children in her plans.“My time is now a more precious resource, and for me to do anything without my children in tow is a major organisational feat,” she toldBored Panda. “And that every conversation with me, as a parent, is through a lens of how something affects Me AND my children. They are the centre of my universe. Not me.”

Parents face a laundry list of struggles daily. For Marion, the biggest hurdle is finding a way to include her children in her plans.

“My time is now a more precious resource, and for me to do anything without my children in tow is a major organisational feat,” she toldBored Panda. “And that every conversation with me, as a parent, is through a lens of how something affects Me AND my children. They are the centre of my universe. Not me.”

My Kid Bit My Washing Machine, And Now It Leaks

I Lost My Aldi’s Quarter. Luckily My 4-Year-Old Found It And Is Keeping It In A Safe Place

Spent A Pretty Penny Going To The Aquarium. This Was The Fish My Son Was Most Interested In

Who Needs A GoPro

People have their reasons for choosing to become parents. For Marion, it’s more about the journey to personal growth.“Parenting for me has been an internal journey as much as external. It’s a chance to forgive myself, learn about self-compassion, and continuously improve.”

People have their reasons for choosing to become parents. For Marion, it’s more about the journey to personal growth.

“Parenting for me has been an internal journey as much as external. It’s a chance to forgive myself, learn about self-compassion, and continuously improve.”

Grabby Grabby

My Friend’s Kid Did This To Their Pantry

Pulled Up To My Local Bar

The triplet boys found their older brother’s beard razor and decided to see what would happen. Chaos and calamity ensue.

He Wants Something To Make His Hair Grow Back Before School Tomorrow. Triplets And Beard Shavers Don’t Mix

When dealing with Sophie, Anna admits to being more lax to avoid meltdowns. But ultimately, she chooses to rely on common sense.

“Everything I’ve read says I should be patient and consistent,” she toldParents.com. “But patience and consistency are two things you have the least of when your child constantly pushes your buttons.”

The Result Of The Kids Brushing Their Teeth. Apparently There Was Some Roughhousing And My Youngest Escaped Into The Safety Of The Shower Behind The Glass Door. They Found A Way In

A Large Coffee With A Shot Of Crayola, Please

PS5 In For HDMI Replacement. Kid Said “I Pushed The Cable In A Little Too Hard”

Surprised My Daughter With A Fishing Trip. It Lasted 15 Minutes

I Just Found My Son In The Bathroom Like This. “Like Sonic!” No Words. Yes, It’s Hair Dye

Other parents find workarounds through compromise. Rachel is a mother of two whose ten-year-old son had been diagnosed with ADHD and autism. She ran into trouble once when her child reluctantly signed up for a recorder concert.Rachel did get her son to push through with the performance but agreed to have him wear a soft polo instead of a button-down dress shirt.“I had to balance how much to push him with how much he was struggling and whether it was because of his diagnosis or just defiance,” she said.

Rachel did get her son to push through with the performance but agreed to have him wear a soft polo instead of a button-down dress shirt.

“I had to balance how much to push him with how much he was struggling and whether it was because of his diagnosis or just defiance,” she said.

Left My Teenage Son With The Pizza

Grandparents Bought This Terrifying Doll For My Daughter. Now My Wife Has To Suffer The Consequences

I Asked My Son To Put The Drinks In The Fridge

This Is Pure Torture And They’re Just Feeling It

Jen is in a bind with her youngest daughter, Emma, whose fidgety behavior hascaused problemswithin the family. But the mother of five girls also found the upsides to help her deal with the situation better.“For instance, we have her sit at the end of the table at a restaurant because we know she’s going to want to pop up to go to the bathroom. Plus, we all find value in it: She’s also happy to jump up to get more crayons or napkins or an extra menu.”

“For instance, we have her sit at the end of the table at a restaurant because we know she’s going to want to pop up to go to the bathroom. Plus, we all find value in it: She’s also happy to jump up to get more crayons or napkins or an extra menu.”

You Hated That Planter Anyway

10-Year-Old Son Broke A Double-Pane Window With A Ping-Pong Shot

Kids Took Off With My Hair Brush. Later On, I Found It Like This

Sometimes The Simplest Answer Is The Correct One

Daughter Stole My Keyboard To Play Minecraft And Left A Replacement

My Son Vandalized Our Bathroom And Blamed It On A Monster

In some cases, children act up with only one parent. WriterPamela Brillexperienced this with her daughter, who is much more relaxed when with her father.Brill initially thought she was the problem. However, according to UCLA child development specialistKaren Dudley, the child is more fussy with her mother because she feels most secure around her.“The primary caregiver is generally the person with whom a child feels most comfortable expressing his strong feelings,” Dudley told Brillin an interview.

In some cases, children act up with only one parent. WriterPamela Brillexperienced this with her daughter, who is much more relaxed when with her father.

Brill initially thought she was the problem. However, according to UCLA child development specialistKaren Dudley, the child is more fussy with her mother because she feels most secure around her.

“The primary caregiver is generally the person with whom a child feels most comfortable expressing his strong feelings,” Dudley told Brillin an interview.

Chaotic And Messy

It Was Too Quiet. Thankfully, It Was Cornstarch This Time. Last Time, It Was A Pound Of Butter

The kid tripped on the stairs and ran into the wall. We have company coming tomorrow.

All Day My 45-Year-Old Husband And 12-Year-Old Son Have Been Playing “Last Hit” (Hit Each Other And Run). I’ve Begged Them To Stop, Or At Least Go Outside

My 6-Year-Old Swung On The Gate Once

Got Bit By A 3-Year-Old

Tore The House Apart For Over An Hour, Had Enough, And Went To Make My Son Breakfast

Finally Found My Missing AirPods! It Turns Out My 4-Year-Old Daughter Got Ahold Of Them And Put Them In The Toaster

Daughter Left The Garden Hose Running Outside All Night And It Managed To Flood My Basement

Dudley explained that achild’s misbehaviorcould also result from their brain’s rapid development.“A toddler’s memory is improving, so he will remember what he wants more often,” she said, adding that young children at this stage are still learning about developing relationships with other people and how far they can test certain limits.

Dudley explained that achild’s misbehaviorcould also result from their brain’s rapid development.

“A toddler’s memory is improving, so he will remember what he wants more often,” she said, adding that young children at this stage are still learning about developing relationships with other people and how far they can test certain limits.

Thanks Kids, I Really Appreciate It

Digging Through The Car For Change To Buy Gas

Work Of Art

My Daughter Found The Sharpie In My Car. RIP Resale Value

At Least No Carpet Damage

My 3-Year-Old Son Decided To Microwave Our 3DS

4-Year-Old Put Cupcakes In My Dress Shoes

Lesson learned. I’m buying the cheapest kinds of eyeliners that are not so waterproof.

He’s Smiling In The Photo, But 10 Seconds Later, When I Had To Sponge Him Up Really Hard Before It Got Dry, People Thought I Was Torturing Him In The Bathroom

My 12-Year-Old Defeated The Car Today

My 4-Year-Old Made My AirPods For Mother’s Day By Cutting The Cord Off My Headphones

One Of My Kids Broke My Glasses

Got My PS5 Less Than 24 Hours Ago. I Love Having Kids

When a child begins to push those boundaries, Dudley advises against constantly giving in. However, she also stressed the importance of giving notice of the sudden shift in dynamics.“Every moment of play is your child’s work, so you need to give her forewarning of change.”

When a child begins to push those boundaries, Dudley advises against constantly giving in. However, she also stressed the importance of giving notice of the sudden shift in dynamics.

“Every moment of play is your child’s work, so you need to give her forewarning of change.”

My Son Loves White Chocolate

While Moving My Daughter Out Of Her Apartment, A Couch Was Dropped On My Head

I Asked My 10-Year-Old To Clean The Baking Tray

If you struggle with your parenting journey, Marion has some important advice: “Don’t underestimate the power of resting.” It also helps to ask for assistance when needed.

“The mess will always be there. If people judge you for the pile of dirty dishes and unwashed laundry, then they aren’t your people,” she said.

“Our modern societal expectations of everything looking perfect and a mother doing all the things is evolutionarily unsustainable.”

It’s My Daughter’s Birthday And I’ve Made Her A Cake. It’s Been Cooling Down In The Fridge. Let Me Just Check On It Real Quick