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Parenting isn't easy at the best of times. Ask any parent, and they'll tell you. But when your kid is acting up, throwing a tantrum in public, or just misbehaving at home, yelling at them is the easiest and most cathartic way of handling the situation. But, we all know deep down that yelling at our kids probably isn't the best way to go about things because it only upsets them more and shows a total lack of control on our part. But we'll keep doing it because we're only human, so if you ever feel guilty for yelling at your kids, at least you know you're not alone. These hilarious tweets from parents show the dichotomy of whether or not to yell at your kids.

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. 

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.

Anyone who has kids will relate to learning a whole different language when it comes to the names kids give things. Children see the world from a fresh, pure perspective that adults just don't have, which means they will call something in whatever way makes sense for them. Their creativity knows no bounds, and these hilarious tweets from parents about the names their kids have given things prove it. Why shouldn't deodorant be called armpit makeup? Why shouldn't badminton rackets be called ball trampolines? Kids are descriptive beings, and they think in a way that just makes sense. Do your kids have any hilarious names for everyday objects?

Kids can be little angels, but they can also be total sh*ts. Any parent can attest that sometimes kids misbehave to the point where they briefly consider disowning them, even though deep down, they adore them. But when your kid does something weird, creepy, or disturbing, the reasons for wanting to disown them can be on a whole new level. Whether it's making comments that suggest they lived a past life, seeing them sleepwalk into dangerous situations, or seeing a weirdly violent side to them, these parents recall the bizarre things their kids did that made them rethink the whole parenting thing.

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! 

Each week we bring you a fresh collection of some of the funniest parenting tweets we came across over the past seven days because funny parents are worth celebrating. It's no easy feat to keep a bunch of tiny humans alive, especially when they drive you absolutely and totally batsh*t crazy during the process. It's crazy how you can love a person so much that you'd die for them but want to murder them the next minute because they've just taken your expensive lipstick and drawn all over the wall with it. Welcome to parenting. Scroll through this batch of parenting funnies and then head over to last week's batch in case you missed it.

Part of growing up means thinking you always know best despite only being a child. We know that just because you're an adult doesn't always mean you know best, but usually, it does. However, sometimes kids master the art of being intelligent little things and outsmart the adults in the room. When that happens, it's time for the adults to do that very, very embarrassing walk of shame that occurs after a kid annihilates you. These kids are the sassiest around and know how to get a one-up on adults, much to the embarrassment of their moms, dads, teachers, and any other grown-up they meet. Check out these ruthless kids who outsmarted their adults and who ought to bring along some aloe for the burn.

Snooping through your kid's stuff is never a good idea because you will always find something you didn't want to see. And you can't unsee something. Plus, it's not a great way to build trust. Parents on a Reddit thread shared some of the weird things they found in their kid's rooms but never told their kids they found. From the cute love letters to the awkward sex toys, it's all here. Have you ever been in a similar situation?

Summer camp is a place for kids to live out all their childhood dreams and have the best time ever. Each camp has its traditions, from pranks to campfire songs to color wars. Some of them might be fun, but other camp traditions range from slightly weird to borderline psychotic, and a Reddit thread asking people to share the creepiest things that ever happened to them on summer camp confirms this to be true. Scroll through these scary stories to see how NOT to treat a child at camp because the PTSD is real, people!

Kids are true angels until they're not. Sure, you might love your kids unconditionally, but sometimes, just sometimes, they really know how to push your buttons. It's in those moments that you really question how deep your love is for them. These funny parents of Twitter are the voices for all the parents out there who are being driven to the brink of their sanity by their offspring. And here are last week\s funniest parenting tweets of the week in case you missed them.

Having kids always comes with the risk that one day they'll be old enough to start being sassy little sh*ts. The one-liners that kids deliver can be absolutely brutal, and these parents are getting a little taste of what's to come in their kid's teenage years. Parenting isn't easy, and kids are the most difficult thing about it. These funny tweets of kids roasting their parents and siblings show how much of a blast nightmare having kids is.

Most parents have professional aspirations for their kids. From the medical, legal, or any other field, parents want their kids to succeed. Sometimes kids follow their parent's path and choose the same professions; others find their own way. But most children want to make their parents proud, and most parents want to be proud of their kids. However, sometimes the path children choose can make their parents kind of, how can we put it... f*cking disappointed. And nothing disappoints a parent more than finding out that children are in the porn industry. Maybe you know a porn star personally and can ask them how their parents reacted when they found out what line of work their kid was in. But just in case you don't, here are other people's stories of how their parents took the news that their kids were getting paid to have sex on camera. Spoiler alert: unless you're Kim K, your parents probably won't be thrilled.

Most parents will attest to their kids being their biggest miracles, the lights of their life, and the reasons they push through every single day. However, let's not pretend that they can't be a little sh*ts sometimes as well. Parenting isn't easy, and while we're showing off all the good parts on social media and bragging to our friends about our children's achievements, deep down, we want to kill them. Just kidding. Sort of. Not really. These tweets pretty much summarise what every parent is thinking but doesn't always have the guts to say.

Parenting is all fun and games until your kids drive you so crazy that you want to kill them. So sometimes, getting even is the perfect revenge you need on your kids to make yourself feel better about whatever they're doing to you. Parenting is all about protecting your sanity, whatever the cost, right? These parents know how to get petty with their kids, not be embarrassed about it, and even shamefully brag about it on Twitter. Enjoy these tweets from parents who have no qualms about winning at parenting.

Parenting is hard at the best of times, but raising teenagers is a whole new ballgame. From fending off their mood swings to keeping up with their appetites —which are big enough to feed a small country— it's certainly an uphill battle most days. These memes accurately sum up the trials and tribulations of raising teenagers and the strength of mind and character required to get you through to the parenting finish line.