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Having kids is a true blessing, but sometimes they can test our patience to unhealthy levels. For example, one thing that young children aren't so good at is understanding the value of money or valuables. So when they accidentally break something expensive or irreplaceable, unfortunately, you can't be too mad at them. Parents of Reddit have revealed the most expensive things their children ruined by mistake and I can only imagine the self-restraint they had to exercise in order to not kill their kids on the spot! 

That familiar feeling when the tiredness hits, your eyes start closing, and there's nothing you can do to fight it. We've all been there — most likely in the middle of a work meeting — and the struggle is real. If only we could take a quick ten-minute power nap to give us that energy booster necessary to see us through the rest of the day. But alas, napping is frowned upon in the workplace, and so coffee will have to suffice. But one of the perks of being a toddler includes being able to nap whenever the moment calls for it, and these kids show us how strong the force is! Whether you're lying in a pile of lego (ouch) or sitting on the toilet, once the sleepy's hit, there's nothing you can do about it.

Getting a tattoo means you have something meaningful that you want to be inked into your skin forever. It's something that requires a lot of thought (unless you decided to get a tattoo when you were drunk on a night out) because, after all, it will be there for a very long time. And what is more meaningful than getting a matching tattoo with your parents, which bonds you for life? It's an incredible way to show your love for one another and your special connection. Check out these people who got matching tattoos with their parents, because they're giving us all the feels.

If your kids love reading, it's essential to do everything you can to encourage that passion. But anyone with kids will know that anything they perceive to be your idea, they automatically don't want to be a part of, even if it will benefit them. So one dad, Professor. Robert McNees shared his trick on how to get his daughter to love reading, using reverse psychology. He Tweeted, "Somehow, I've lucked out and have an 8yo who thinks secretly reading under the covers past her bedtime is an act of rebellion, and it hasn't yet occurred to her that her flashlights never seem to run out of batteries."

This simple life hack inspired others to Tweet the ways their parents duped them into becoming bookworms too, and it seems like it's quite a common phenomenon. Kids love reading, and parents love it when their children read; if only they could work together towards a shared goal without the need for trickery!

Being a teacher is one of the noblest professions - being underpaid and overworked, to ensure that the next generation gets an education. But it's also a profession that comes complete with its challenges, including dealing with little kids' pettiness. Tattletales are an inevitable part of working with children, but sometimes teachers are presented with simply ridiculous scenarios. A Reddit thread asking teachers for the stupidest reasons a kid has told on someone else will provide you with endless entertainment and make you feel sorry for the teachers who had to mediate the scenarios these kids presented to them. Kids, eh?

Everyone knows and can relate to the anxiety caused by sending a text to the wrong person. Whether it's to your boss, an ex-boyfriend, or sending a text about someone to that person by mistake, these slip-ups can cause a mini heart-attack each time. But perhaps the worst is when you send a text to your parents containing some sort of sexually explicit message that was clearly meant for someone else. The stress that causes, is another level, and reading through these texts can give you a taste of just how bad some kids have put their foot in it. 

Today's society assumes that everyone wants to be a parent. And while many people do, there are plenty who don't and their rights and opinions are are equally as valid as those who do want kids. Someone started a hilarious Twitter thread listing all of the reasons why babies are problematic, which, although meant as a joke, does raise some points which those who choose not to have kids might use in support of their argument. Read through this funny thread and see how much you agree with the points! 

Parenting is a hoot. Right? I mean why else would people keep having kids? Frankly, it beats me. If only parents were a little more honest with how they felt most of the time, i.e. sleep-deprived, irritated, and covered in baby vomit. these ecards are pretty upfront with how some parents view parenthood, but how many of them do you relate to?

Amy Jandrisevitz, a woman from Wisconsin is creating incredible lookalike dolls for children with disabilities and illnesses in an attempt to help them feel less alone. The doll maker's incredible journey started five years ago when she was approached by a mom who asked her to customize a unique doll for her daughter who unfortunately lost a leg due to an amputation. From there, she continued receiving requests and eventually started a nonprofit called "A Doll Like Me". Although each doll costs $100, Amy covers any expenses that parents can't afford out of her own pocket. The aim is to stop children who have skin, limb, or facial differences to feel ostracized. Here are some of Amy's incredible creations. 

Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z... the olden days... where do these new definitions end? Between all the new technology that's coming out every two minutes and the economic hardships that face young people today, it's hard not to compare the generations gone by to the times we're living in now. These tweets perfectly sum up the differences between growing up in our parents and grandparents' time, vs today and they're funny, relatable, and accurate (if not a little depressing). 

Kids say some crazy things, which make us laugh and roll our eyes. But sometimes, kids say some super creepy stuff which can weird you out and make you question everything. A Reddit thread asking parents to share things their kids did, which suggested they may have lived a past life, revealed some truly terrifying answers. Scroll through for some creepy stuff and decide whether you think these kids are speaking from the beyond.

When you think of children's books, you probably picture fairytales filled with innocence and joy. Which they usually are; unless they're part of illustrator Arthur C. Gackley's Bad Little Children's Books collection. Filled with covers of satirical, sinister parodies of innocent kids' books from the mid 20th century, they are politically incorrect, offensive, and oh-so-frickin-funny. Scroll through and unleash the inner bad child inside of you. 

Kids say and do some pretty weird things. It's just how they're built; they have no filter and not a care in the world. As they get older, they (hopefully) develop a sense of what's socially appropriate and what isn't, but until that happens, kids will be weird and wonderful kids, doing some pretty strange stuff in the process. A Reddit thread asking parents to share the weirdest things they've caught their children doing has revealed some hilariously strange confessions, some of the funniest are below for your viewing pleasure and amusement. 

The joys of having kids are endless. For all the painful months of pregnancy, the long nights of no sleep, and clearing up all their mess, it's still a beautiful and miraculous experience to watch them grow into their own little independent people. And hopefully, you feel the sacrifices you made are worth it for all the love you feel. But it's also normal to miss the life you left behind before they came along, and the Instagram account Got Toddlered shows just how true that is for some people. By putting before and after having kids pictures side by side, they really capture how drastically life changes once kids come along. 

As most parents know, putting kids to bed is hardly a walk in the park. For some reason, they'll find every excuse under the sun to stay awake (until they become teenagers and then sleep is all they do) and make your life a misery while they do it. One mom and professor at Duke Divinity School, Kate Bowler, tweeted all of the delaying tactics of her six-year-old son Zach, who for 30 days straight tried to keep his mom in the room longer than usual after getting tucked in by asking questions. Here are some of his funniest ones.

Why is it that some things are only done by moms and no one else? Whether it's not knowing how to use technology, being obsessed with cleanliness, or still treating their adult kids like young children, somehow moms are funniest when they don't even mean to be. Here are some of the relatable "mom-things" kids have seen their moms doing and we're feeling all of these.