Parenting is a 24/7 job, and admittedly, some people are better at it than others. Despite this, most parents strive to be as good at raising their kids as possible.
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But because raising tiny human beings is hard work, some moms and dads have understandably thrown in the towel. Instead of bragging about their great parenting moments, these parents have decided to share their fails with the internet, and we can’t help but laugh along with them.
Here are 21 parents who definitely won’t be winning a “Parent of the Year” award anytime soon. And you know what? That’s OKAY!
1. This mom and dad didn’t work out who was going to hold onto the baby.
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2. It was a nine-hour flight and no, they weren’t ready.
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3. Expectations vs. reality… been there!
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4. When you don’t even realize you already gave up…
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5. And things were going so well!
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6. Maybe they can do a coin toss?
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7. He asked for “cold hard cash.” We don’t think this is what he meant.
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8. Never too soon for that soul-crushing dose of reality!
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9. Mom thought it was Pajama Day. It was Picture Day. His face says it all.
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10. Can someone PLEASE get this mom a calendar?!
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11. Forget the paddle; this mom doesn’t even have a boat!
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12. These parents trolled their kids into thinking they have a mushroom for a brother just to get them take a bath.
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13. Not your typical Pinterest Mom.
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14. We wish there was a tutorial to even skip…
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15. Their kid called to warn them about an escaped killer. They sent this picture in response.
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16. Burnout has set in.
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17. Nothing like Christmas-themed nightmare fuel!
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18. When Mom spits sunflower seeds out the window but doesn’t check the backseat…
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19. Out of sight, out of mind?
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20. She was very proud of herself until Dad upstaged her. So who wore it better?
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21. Might not win “Parent of the Year,” but definitely a candidate for “Troll Parent of the Millenia.”
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