parenting

Babysitting is no easy feat. As cute as kids are, they get hella rowdy and annoying sometimes. When it's not your own kids, the money ultimately makes it worth it, especially when you're a teen trying to make it in the world. A Reddit woman who is now in her twenties shared a post in which she recalled a babysitting horror story in her teens where she babysat without any nourishment for an entire day, only to be paid in toothpaste tubes by the stingy mom. The mom also took advantage of her services and made her clean the house. Yikes. Read all the details below. 

As we get older. we assume different kinds of roles. We might go from being the intern to the boss. From the Student to the teacher. From a pedestrian to a driver. But one of the most common roles switches is going from child to parent. But your parenting habits don't come out of nowehere. We don't simply become parents, many of us completely shape-shift into our own parents. It can be difficult to realize at first, but it's kind of unavoidable so better to just accept it sooner rather than later.

Parenting is a Herculean task and not one for the weak-willed. Continuously making sure your kids are fed, clothed, bathed, and occupied can get pretty exhausting and make you want to throw in the towel. Unfortunately, that's not really an option, and so you have to keep on going— at least until your kids are 18. To the dads who do manage to keep up the parenting gig, we salute you. Because as much stick as we give dads, they can be pretty funny, so here's our Twitter tribute to them. The funniest dad tweets we found this week are a great dose of dad humor for when you need a pick me up. And last week's funny dad tweets are pretty good too!

Parenting is a hugely rewarding and fulfilling endeavor, but no one talks enough about the hard parts. It's all fun and games until you haven't slept in three years, you have spit up in your hair, and you don't remember the last time you had a second to yourself. For all those exhausted parents who are just trying their best to get through each day, we hear you. These memes capture everything you're feeling and show you that you're not alone in the hell hole journey of parenting.

White-lies are necessary sometimes — especially when dealing with children. They are so curious about absolutely everything. Those little buggers can be ruthless with questions if you find yourself caught on 'Why Train.' It's exhausting.

'Why do I need to wear a seatbelt'

'Because it's safer'

'But Why?'

'Because it protects you from...'

It is at this point that you start to think, is it worth it to explain all the possible things that can go wrong during a car ride to this little child?

'It protects you from... the hiccups'

Seems like a legitimate enough answer. But then this little kid is going to need a thorough re-explanation later in life, and you're responsible.

The funny dads of Twitter never fail to make us laugh, roll our eyes, and get our sympathy all at the same time. This hilarious community of dads shares laughter, struggles, and successes as they strive to create a better world for their kids, and we're here for it. Each week, we collect the funniest dad tweets we came across and put them together in one convenient list for you. So scroll through this week's haul and then check out last week's collection of funny dad tweets for more groan-worthy dad humor and parenting tips and tricks.

Parenting is full of moments that make you want to laugh, cry, jump off a cliff, and everything in between. That's why Tweeting about it can be a great (and cheap) form of therapy, as well as a way to get as much sympathy as you can from fellow parents. Every week we bring you the funniest parenting tweets we saw on Twitter because nothing is funnier than frustrated parents. And you can enjoy last week's funniest parenting tweets when you're done with these.

Parents should definitely not be pushing diet-culture-type foods on their children. It sends mixed messages about food, and strength, and overall health. However, not everyone considers the same foods to be a part of the 'toxic diet culture world.' Some people could get triggered by fruit because it reminds them of the fruit cleanse they went on when they were trying to lose 10 pounds. But for other people, it's just a sweet treat. They don't have the same connotation to it.

While men are generally very involved in the creation of a child, they're usually pretty clueless when it comes to the actual birth of their child. It seems like there's this fundamental knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth that all women know but men never got the memo about. Don't worry, I'm here to help. My wife just gave birth to our first child and man oh man did I learn a lot in a short time. It's kinda like trial by fire where you think you're prepared and then the doctors tell you your baby is enormous and you have five minutes to agree to do a c-section or else you're a bad parent. But I digress… Let's discover some of the things you have no clue about that you might encounter when your partner goes into labor.

Parenting is one of the most demanding jobs out there, and parents deserve a fricking medal for everything they do. Unfortunately, no one hands out parenting prizes. Luckily, Twitter serves as a platform for parents to get the appreciation, empathy, and cheerleading that they need to keep them going for another week of parenting. Each week, we serve you up a selection of the funniest parenting tweets we came across over the past seven days to brighten up your day and make you feel less alone in the parenting struggles. Once you've enjoyed this week's haul, check out last week's funniest parenting tweets which are equally as entertaining.

All families have their fair share of dirty laundry, but members usually try their hardest to keep their secrets under wraps. However, children are a different breed. Their naivete causes them to open their mouths without thinking and unleashing all their family drama onto the world - aka their teachers. A Reddit user started a thread about the craziest family secrets that teachers have discovered through their students, and evidently, teachers have heard a whole lotta sh*t. 

Kids are a delight. Sometimes. The rest of the time, they're little terrors who drive you insane. And when that happens, sarcasm can be a great coping mechanism. Some people say that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but these moms of Twitter would probably disagree. Scroll through their sarcastic tweets about parenting trials and tribulations and tell me you didn't chuckle at least once.

Being a parent is stressful, but suddenly it becomes a lot more bearable if you've got a good sense of humor. The funny dads of Twitter inspire us on our parenting journeys (or make us grateful that we don't have kids yet) as they take fatherhood with a pinch of salt, some healthy cynicism, and a whole lot of humor. This week's funniest dad tweets will have you rolling your eyes but also laughing (mainly on the inside) at the corny dad jokes. And here are last week's hilarious dad tweets, which will have you doing the same.

On Mother's Day, we appreciate the immense amount of patience our mothers have for being able to put up with all of our BS through the years. Honestly, they probably deserve a whole month of appreciation, but since that's not the case, it just means we should all go extra hard today. Moms, we love you. Hopefully these sarcastic memes are up to your standards.

It's not an easy gig raising kids, and motherhood especially is a relentless labor of love. Moms, quite frankly, you don't get enough credit for doing the fantastic job that you do, and so on Mother's Day, we're here to celebrate you and all you have given up to raise your little ones. From your pelvic muscles being shot to sh*t to never having a full night's sleep ever again, to having to answer a million "why" questions from your toddler, you give up your body, sanity, and emotional well-being to have children. I swear your kids are grateful to you for it, even if they don't show it. So in your honor, this Mother's Day, here are the funniest tweets from moms we saw this week, which will remind you that you're not alone in the perils of motherhood. Twitter is truly the place for all mothers to come together and rant about the trials, tribulations, and occasional joys of motherhood. And here are last week's funniest parenting tweets for when you're done with these.

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.