kids these days

Kids are a true delight. Until they're throwing a tantrum for absolutely no reason whatsoever and screaming bloody murder. Suddenly, they're not so cute. In fact now, they're the devil reincarnated. Parents share the ridiculous reasons their kids threw tantrums, and they are nothing short of hilarious. Bless the little things.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

It's almost Father's Day, which means it's time to celebrate all the dads out there and all the incredible work they do raising their kids. But instead of being all sentimental and cute about it, we thought we'd acknowledge the less wholesome moments of parenting that dads endure daily. Anyone with kids knows how most days feel like losing a never-ending battle, so to all the dads out there just doing their best—and by best, we mean trying not to kill their kids—we acknowledge you, appreciate you, and love you. Here are some of the funniest dad tweets we saw this week from dads who are just trying to hold it together.

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.

Kids these days, eh? Full of confidence, cheekiness, and all the answers. They certainly are a force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to influencing other kids at school. Teachers might have their work cut out for them for eight hours a day, but it's all down to the parents when it comes to having tough conversations. And based on the notes they received from their children's teachers, it looks like these parents have some pretty serious discussions coming up with their kids.

Parenting can be fun, but sometimes it can be a real pain in the a**. Kids don't mean to push your buttons, but somehow they know exactly which ones to push and when. Sure, parenting is rewarding, but it can test your patience to its limit, and we feel your pain. These parents deserve a medal after what their kids have pulled on them. Check out these epic parenting fails and here are some more if you enjoyed them. 

Texting with teenagers always comes with the risk that they'll respond the same way they do in person: in monosyllabic grunts. And nothing is more infuriating than a teenager who doesn't communicate and makes you feel like a total idiot for just trying to have a conversation with them. Comedian Maggie Widdoes shared her experience on Twitter of texting a 13-year-old in her life a lovely "Happy birthday" message, only to receive "yeah" in response. Her tweet sparked other people to share their experience of texting teenage kids, siblings, nieces, and nephews and only receiving silence or one-word answers in reply. They prove one thing, and one thing only— kids are brutal!