parenting

Every parent knows that you can never really get a break. Sure you can say, "Hey kids, Mommy is taking a nap, play nice!" But how much sleep can you really get knowing that these devil children have the whole house to themselves? The traumatic scenarios that could ensue are limitless. You can baby proof a house all you want, but once your child hits those danger-craving years there's nothing that can stop them, except maybe you of course... if you're lucky.

These Tweets perfectly encapsulate just about how on-guard parents have to be 24/7.

Parenting only gets harder as your kids get older. It's all fun and games when they're innocent babies who can't talk back or partake in questionable activity, but teens are a whole nother breed of children. The parents of Twitter took to the platform to blast their own teen kids, and rant about the struggles of raising them. They just grow up so fast, and none of us are ready for the teen angst storm coming our way. Scroll down for the hilarious tweets. 

The internet is where entitled parents go to showcase how much better they think they are than everyone else. Isn't that fun? Seems like they're overcompensating for something, but we don't have to get into it... Rather let's just appreciate how entertaining it is to watch Karen's of parenting from all over the world throw hissy-fits over basic parenting responsibilities. These posts do a great job of showcasing just how petty they can be when it comes to raising their kids.

Once you have kids your entire life changes and a lot of adjustments need to be made to keep up with it. You have to try to have healthy snacks around the house, you can't get blackout drunk every Tuesday, and you need to deal with your child's incessant curiosity. I promise you, it never ends. 

Why this? But why that? But why why why?

It can drive you insane. Sometimes it makes your life just a whole lot easier to tell a little white lie. It might not make a whole lot of sense, but it gets the job done. If you run out of useful white-lies, feel free to take any of these that fellow parents shared on Twitter.

It's pretty hard to convince kids that the tooth fairy exists. They've evolved, becoming more attuned to their parents' games and tricks. Nonetheless, parents keep trying to keep up the facade of the tooth fairy through clever tactics. A Reddit user asked parents about their experiences pretending to be the tooth fairy, and boy, did these parents deliver with their stories. Scroll down for the funniest tooth fairy stories below. 

Having kids is a really rewarding, selfless experience. Sometimes you're so selfless that you pay no mind to the fact that your kids don't acknowledge your existence. You're a grown adult, and being ignored by your own children doesn't hurt at all. Or at least that's what you tell yourself as you cry yourself to sleep at night. Parents who are ignored regularly by their children took to Twitter to share the latest ways their kids acted like they didn't exist. Scroll down for the best of 'em. 

Parenting one child at a time is a tough enough gig, but when you have twins, then it's hellfire and brimstone. Sure, having two for the price of one gives you twice as much cuteness, twice as much love, and twice as many photo opps. But twins also mean double the trouble, which is something the parents of Twitter know all about. These hilarious tweets about the harsh realities of raising twins will make you realize just how tough of a gig it can be, proving that two for the price of one isn't always better.

Parents, you've made it through another week of keeping your offspring alive, and that's worth celebrating. But extra credit goes to the parents of Twitter, who provide us with daily entertainment while on the job, and it is a full-time job, which anyone with a child will confirm. So, here are this week's funniest parenting tweets, which might make you feel better about your parenting techniques. Or lack thereof.

When it comes to baby names, the limit does not exist. There are so many themes, cultures, biblical references, and more to choose from. However, sometimes choice isn't necessarily a good thing. A Reddit user asked the nurses and midwives of Reddit if they've ever tried to talk parents out of particular baby names, and boy, did they have quite the names to share. Evidently, parents are a little off their rocker sometimes. Scroll down to hear names that are hilariously out of this world. 

Congratulations, parents, you've done it again. You've made it through another week of keeping your small humans alive, despite everything the world seemingly working against you. Being a parent isn't easy, but when you can see the humor in all the sh*tty situations, it makes things that little bit more bearable. The funny parents of Twitter certainly know a thing or two about that, and this week's funniest parenting tweets prove it. When you're done with these gems, check out last week's in case you missed them.

Parenting is hard — ask anyone with a kid. Mostly, because from the second they are born, until the moment they go to school, you'll never again have a second to yourself. Your days of self-indulgence are over and you will never again know what it's like to lie in a warm bath with a glass of wine and a face mask without a little fist pounding at the door asking when you're coming out. Your kids own you now, and self-care is not in their vocabulary. These parents tweeting about what self-care looks like once the children come along are a stark reality check for any expectant parents out there who think they might be any different! 

Parenting is both challenging and rewarding—and sometimes very, very entertaining. Let's be honest; nothing is funnier than frustrated parents tweeting about how they're handling their everyday struggles. From exhaustion to exasperation, it's all here in this week's funniest parenting Tweets. And here are last week's to check out if you want a double dose!

Being a parent is the fullest kind of full-time job you'll find these days. Nine to five? Try 24/7. But don't worry, the hours go pretty fast considering you will never be able to finish all of the work required in a day. Not sure if you want to apply yet? Here's the kicker: The pay is virtually nothing. HOWEVER, you do get a bundle of joy that you get to love with all your heart AND you will gain an unlimited archive of amusing stories that can be shared on Twitter. Here are some of the funniest parenting tweets we found this week!

Parenting is an all-encompassing job. When you have kids, you somehow turn into a maid, a doctor, a nurse, a chef, an electrician a therapist, and a teacher overnight, all without a pay rise. But with your new and improved 'job' description, you pick up a bunch of skills that you wouldn't otherwise have learned. From knowing when the perfect time to throw away the flower your child picked for you, or how to shorten picture stories, the skills parents develop by mistake are useless in all other scenarios. These hilarious tweets from parents about the skills they picked up might just hit close to him if you have some little ones of your own. 

Every parent wants their children to be as creative and curious as possible. After all, that's how they learn about the world. Kids don't usually use common sense, but rather their imagination, and don't get me wrong; it's a beautiful thing. But sometimes, especially when it comes to creating imaginary friends, things can get a little... creepy. Parents tweeting about the hilarious but bizarre imaginary friends their kids made up reveals how these 'friends' can have quite an impact on the rest of the family. Things went from cute to creepy real fast!

All parents love their kids unconditionally, but every so often, they need reminding. Because kids know how to push your buttons, and in those moments, you may or may not question how deep your love is for them. But don't sweat it; when you're being driven to the brink of insanity by your kids, the funny parents of Twitter have your back. Between their vents, rants, and jokes about the trials and tribulations of parenting, you'll immediately feel better about your attempt at raising kids. Welcome to this week's funniest parenting tweets.