things kids say

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!

Having kids is hard work, no matter how experienced you are. And it doesn't matter how many parenting books you read; until your kids come along, there isn't much that can prepare you for the life-changing experience of becoming a parent. It's one of those learn-on-the-job roles that doesn't pay anything and requires you to work 24/7. Why do we do it? Honestly, I'm not sure I know. And clearly, neither do the parents of Twitter, who manage to succinctly sum up the trials and tribulations of parenting in a hilarious way. Each week we compile the funniest parenting tweets we found, which might make you feel better about any of the struggles you face while attempting to raise your kids. And here are last week's funniest parenting tweets in case you missed them.

When I was about seven years old, a kid in my grade said something nasty to me, which I casually mentioned to my mom when I got home from school. By the next day, I had forgotten about it, and we went back to being friends. My mom, however, still hates her to this day, and every time that girl's name comes up, you can bet my mom will snarkily remind me of the time that said something nasty to me when we were seven. SEVEN! Equally, I have never forgotten when my sister wouldn't let me borrow her earrings for my high school prom, which would have totally made my outfit a million times better. In short, family holds grudges against each other for decades, however stupid the original fight was. These funny tweets about family holding grudges might make you feel a little better about your family's weird feuds.

Parenting is no easy feat, and as anyone with kids will know, it is a journey full of moments that make you want to laugh, cry, jump off a cliff, and everything in between. Instead of suffering alone, why not share those thoughts with the world, get some sympathy, and make other people smile while you're doing it? Twitter is here to give you the appreciation, empathy, and cheerleading that you need to keep you going for another week of parenting, and this week's funniest parenting tweets are just as good as last week's funniest parenting tweets.

We don't know when men make the transition from regular dudes to total dads, but we're so here for it! The dads of Twitter take to the platform on a weekly basis to express the wins and woes of parenting, and these dads could seriously start a side hustle doing comedy about parenting. Evidently, they have loads of personal material to work with. Personally, I'm sad I can't join the dad club myself, but take joy in enjoying the hilarious tweets they produce. Scroll down for all the dad funnies this week. 

That moment when you realize something completely life-changing is honestly better than any drug I've dried. It literally feels like a brain blast from Jimmy Neutron and it's so satisfying. I feel like the older we get, we get less and less of these moments, but it's crazy every time. Children are the lucky ones because they are just beginning to understanding the world, and boy do they make some hilarious realizations.

If you have kids, or you just want a bit of that 'brain blast' nostalgia, you'll love these tweets!

Being a parent is probably the most challenging and most unforgiving job there is. It's 24/7, and your kids aren't even grateful for what you do for them most of the time. But, we don't do it for the thank you's; we do it because we love our kids. Right? So when you're feeling overworked and underpaid, a good old vent might make you feel better. Luckily, Twitter serves as a platform for parents to vent their woes, frustrations, and funny quips about their kids. Here are the funniest parenting tweets we found this week, which will brighten up your day with some humor and might make you feel less alone in your own parenting struggles. And here are last week's funniest parenting tweets in case you missed them.

Parenting techniques change from generation to generation. As new trends and technologies develop, so do the struggles that parents come up against as they attempt to keep up with their kids. Nowadays, kids communicate via social media, which means parents need to catch up and quickly. Specifically, the mystical world of TikTok, which kids spend hours on, learning complex dance moves, how to cook pancakes a million different ways, and how to get revenge on their crush. Parents struggle to understand the appeal and tweet about their frustrations at needing to learn yet another social media platform. Parents, these relatable tweets are for you to make you feel less alone in your TikTok journey. Or lack thereof.

Raising children is no easy feat, as every parent will attest to. But some stages of parenting are easier than others. The notorious 'terrible twos' have a terrible reputation, but no one talks enough about the 'threenager' phase. What is that you may be wondering? Well, as one parent put it, a 'threenager' is "A three-year-old with all the emotional instability from the terrible twos but with more of a vocabulary, mixed with the rebellious attitude of a teenager." If you have survived this stage of the parenting journey, you'll relate to these tweets from parents also attempting to make it through to the other side. And if that stage is yet to come, then I wish you all the luck in the world; you'll need it!

The internet is full of interesting people, some more so than others. But every so often, you come across someone who is such an awful human that you can't believe they are real. One guy proved how true this is when his wife posted on Reddit's Am I The A—hole explaining how demeaning approach to 'help' her lose her baby weight was giving her a breakdown. She unveiled that after developing post-partum depression, she struggled to shift the weight she gained from the pregnancy, which is when her husband decided to reveal he was no longer attracted to her. Charming, right? It gets better. In an attempt to incentivize her weight loss, he told all their friends and family (including their young children) to call her 'Ms. Piggy', effectively fat-shaming her into losing weight. After her children called her by her new nickname one night at dinner, she admitted that she lost it and started crying. Redditors jumped to her defense, calling her husband out as the emotionally abusive a—hole that he is.

Birthdays are a big event when you're a kid. They only come around once a year and a year feels like a millennium to a young child. Some families put a lot of emphasis on them but it only makes kids have higher and higher expectations, which can be dangerous. But hey, it's pretty cute how they get so excited. Here are some tweets that showcase that exact energy and how parents struggle to handle it. 

Parents undergo many struggles with their kids. Apparently, the latest one trending on Twitter is kids struggling with their shoes? Nothing fazes these parents anymore. They've seen and dealt with everything you could never imagine if you're not a parent. There have already been countless tweets about the struggles parents have with their kids, but shoes are a novelty, at least for me. Scroll down for the funniest tweets about parents dealing with the latest thing that their children make an issue for them. 

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. 

Every parent dreads the inevitable question all kids ask at some stage: "where do babies come from?" Because let's be honest, parents don't like the idea of their kids having sex, and kids most definitely don't want to think of their parents doing it either. So all-around, it's a pretty uncomfortable situation for everyone involved. But, it's one of those milestones that all parents have to go through, even though it doesn't always go as smoothly as they hope. And sometimes, it happens way earlier than parents intended to bring it up because kids are curious little f*cks. These hilarious tweets from parents whose kids asked them where babies come from will give you an insight into the more uncomfortable parenting moments.

It's no secret that kids are super weird, but that's what makes them so precious. As we turn into adults, we lose some of the creativity we had as children. Luckily, our own kids are here to share their weird thoughts and ideas with us. Parents have been sharing the weird names their kids give to things on Twitter. Ladies and gents, presenting the leaders of the future below! 

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!