Parents Share Things That Wouldn’t Get Them A Parent Of The Year Nomination
Being a parent can be a hard and stressful thing sometimes.
You will make some mistakes and decisions that may not have been the best at the time. These parents shared their parenting fails on Twitter to make each other feel better!
The Forgotten Haircut
Getting a new haircut can completely change the way someone looks.
The first time you see them, you might not recognize them. But have you ever not recognized your child after a haircut?
Runaway Pony
What little child does not love a pony?
Ponies are one of the more popular animals at a petting zoo. This mom had the pony take off with their child on the back. It is called a petting zoo and not a riding zoo...
Called Out By Your Child
You can always count on a child to point out things that adults would know to just leave alone.
The mom would have been able to get away with her pants falling down if it weren't for her kid yelling it for all to hear.
Invested In The Wrong Game
Sometimes it is hard enough for parents to tell their own children apart from one another.
This mom had a hard time finding out if her child was even in the game she was watching.
Operation Brown Pancake
Parents often have little code names and things to say to their partners to let them know what's going on.
This dad found out the hard way that he maybe should not have yelled it until he knew his wife really was there.
Into The Bush
Getting thrown and spun around in the air is a lot of fun for little kids.
A dad got a little too carried away with spinning his daughter and ended up throwing her into the bush!
The Forgotten Child
One of the worst things that can happen as a parent is forgetting your child somewhere.
This mom brought her child with her to the store and then left her there because she completely forgot that she had her.
Falling Frying Pan
Getting your child excited about cooking and being in the kitchen is a great life skill.
This mom got a little too fancy when showing her son how to flip a pancake and he hasn't let her live it down.
Forgotten Clothing
The morning can be a rush for parents.
They have their children and themselves to get ready and out the door. This mom ended up getting both kids partially ready for school but still sent them on their way.
Blame The Child
This mom took advantage of the fact that your child can be blamed for something that would be a little embarrassing for adults to admit to.
Her son is still letting his mom know how he felt about it to this day!
Not Pirate Day
There are a lot of different theme days at schools these days.
It can be a lot to keep track of them all as this mom found out! She probably shouted "arrrr" when she found out it wasn't pirate day!
Rescuing The Imaginary Friend
As a parent, you will do just about anything to make sure that your child is happy.
This mom literally went out on a limb to "rescue" her child's imaginary friend.
Should Have Stopped
Children can be quite the attention seekers when they see something worked for a sibling.
This dad thought their kid just wanted the same attention their sibling got. He learned the hard way that it was not seeking attention.
Context Is Important
This is an example of how one little detail being left out completely changes the whole story.
If this mom knew that it was just an advent calendar, she would have a different view of the dad.
Dreaded Blue Sheets
You can almost feel the sense of panic that this mom must have had when she found her son to be very blue.
After all the tests, the only thing that was wrong was that she needed to wash the sheets!
The Husband Bib
Parenting can feel like you're on autopilot sometimes, just going through the motions.
This woman was in such a zone that it was her husband who got the baby bib and not her child.
Turned Away For A Second
Kids are extremely quick and even as a baby you need to keep your eye on them at all times.
Even in a massive king-size bed, this baby was able to fall off in just a minute!
Details Are Key
This would have been a terrifying few moments for this mom as she watched her child go down the stairs.
Luckily he was okay! The mom still thinks about it to this day.
Flying Through The Air
There is no such thing as high enough for a child swinging on the swings.
This mom pushed her daughter so high that she flew right off and face-planted on the ground.
Walk It Off
You always want to make sure that your child is safe and healthy.
This mom sent her child to school with a bad ankle that got so much worse over the course of the day. The kicker is that she is a nurse!
