There’s probably no tougher job in the world than being a parent. Like everything else in life, parenting also has its good and bad sides. The ups and downs of parenthood make it an exciting and often exhausting journey with an uncertain end.
But what happens when kids create amusing and disastrous situations their parents don’t quite know how to handle? It may be something as innocent as your little girl wanting you to wear hair-bows with her or a boy who decides to repaint the wall while you’re not looking.
This is what happens when kids get the better of their parents and take their imagination a bit too far.
Here are 75 hilarious photos that give a glimpse at parenthood.
1. Who doesn’t like pink?
There’s probably nothing he wouldn’t do for his little girl, even if it means eating together at her play table. But he looks really cool about it, though a bit uncomfortable with his legs folded like that.
2. Daddy’s new hairdresser
Every dad’s dream is to have his little girl do his hair. Fortunately, nothing went wrong in this dad’s case and they look lovely together.
3. Sleep tight
If you’re a parent you know how hard it can be to catch some sleep with a baby around. When you have a chance get some well-deserved rest you use it as soon as possible – even at the price of having the baby sleep on your face.
4. Why did you do this to me?
A marker pen can be a dangerous weapon in the hands of a naughty kid and this poor dog can testify to it. Who knows how long it will take to clear out the mess he made.
5. When your daughter gets a bit too creative…
He looks too busy playing a game he doesn’t mind what’s going on with his fingernails and she’s taking full advantage of it. The question is, will he eventually come to regret it.
6. Master of improvisation
We can only applaud this dad’s ingenuity. When his little girl asked for a swing he decided to become one. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your kid happy.
7. The sacrifices we make for art
In the lack of a coloring book this girl channeled her creativity in an unusual yet inspiring way. She’s an artist in the making, that’s sure.
8. “10th anniversary today, thought we’d capture the romance”
The title describes everything we see here perfectly. Kids are a true blessing but sometimes they can be a curse in disguise.
9. Look how tall I am!
Kids just love having fun at your expense but that’s a part of being a parent. It all evens out when you see a smile on their face.
10. Daddy needed his hair done anyway
Little girls seem to have a special interest in playing with their dads hair. If he lets her practice regularly, one day she may become a renowned hairdresser. On the other hand, he might end up with some questionable hairstyles until she perfects her skill.
11. A future painter
We love he stands by to look at his handiwork. Let it be a lesson to all parents not to leave their kid alone with Sudo Creme and a TV.
12. A would-be bat
Imagine you’ve just entered the kitchen to discover your kid hanging upside down from the drawer. You could only hope there aren’t any sharp objects inside.
13. A bit of extra weight never hurt anybody
When kids become restless on a plane there’s little choice but to offer yourself to serve as a chair and let them have some fun. This dad looks like he doesn’t mind too much.
14. Superdad
There’s a good reason this dad has ‘superdad’ printed on his t-shirt. One day when his little girl becomes a make-up artist she will be grateful for his support.
15. Mommy’s going to need a new sweater
Accidents happen. But this mom’s got a surprise waiting for her when they return home.
16. Someone’s just failed the potty training
Kids fear the toilet for a good reason. It’s deep and creepy and may swallow you whole in a second. She will be going back to basics after this unfortunate accident.
17. White Christmas
Here’s a reason why it’s never a good idea to leave your kid with baby powder around, unless you intend to reupholster your furniture. He looks quite exhausted or maybe he realized what he did.
18. Come, let’s play on dad
What’s better than a free massage when you’re already having rest from being a dad? Hopefully they won’t get carried away while racing on their dad’s back.
19. I thought it was toilet paper!
Potty training is a long process and the outcome can often be uncertain. These magazines were a necessary sacrifice and a part of the learning process all kids must go through.
20. My sister is a panda now
Some kids manifest their artistic talents very early. And if there’s no other convenient target to practice on, you can always use your sibling.
21. Sibling affection
Do you ever wonder what goes on between your kids when you’re not around? Well, this image should be a good indicator.
22. She enjoyed the sauce… maybe a bit too much
This kid’s parents have no trouble in getting their baby to eat. Quite the opposite, she’s thoroughly enjoying her food. Washing those clothes will require some extra effort.
23. Invisible man
Camouflage is an essential skill for ensuring survival in the natural world. In this case it serves a very different purpose – to ruin mom’s blouse.
24. Naughty kids
Nobody likes to return home to a scene of utter destruction that only pillow fights are capable of producing. In this case, the damage has already been done.
25. The aquarium is not made for fishing, son
How many times you told your kid ‘Don’t put that in your mouth’ but they just won’t listen. And if you thought you’ve seen the worst of it this picture will convince you otherwise.
26. Remember to hold your breath
Daddy annoyed me today, so I decided to push his head underwater to teach him a lesson. We can only hope there wasn’t any pee in that water because that would be a cruel and unusual punishment.
27. Free wake-up call service
Don’t worry, if your alarm clock fails there’s a more effective alternative available. It would be most unfortunate if this happened on Sunday.
28. Parenting is hard
Yes it may be gross but it’s all a part of parenthood. His face tells you everything you need to know, though.
29. Bathroom stories
There are so many things that can go wrong if you let your toddler use bath paint. The thought that your kid could become an artist one day should be a compensation for all the cleaning you’ll have to do afterwards.
30. Party time
The car is not exactly the right place to throw a party but try explaining that to your kid. Nobody can tell Spider-man what he can do.
31. Partners in crime
We probably will never know did he put her up to it or vice versa. One thing is certain: they were having lots of fun.
32. When roles are reversed
We’d say it’s a welcome change for her and a break from parenting and a completely new experience for him. It’s kind of a win-win situation, don’t you agree?
33. A sharpie can only spell trouble
If he weren’t so cute, it would look like a scene from a horror movie. Be sure to keep sharpies out of your kids reach if you want to avoid situations like these.
34. His first kitchen failure
Toddlers in the kitchen usually bring nothing but trouble for their parents and it’s true in this case as well. It probably won’t be the last time he made such a mess.
35. Caught red handed
This kid tried to escape through the vent but as you can see, it didn’t go well for him. He looks very badass so everyone better watch out, there’s a new kid on the block.
36. We’re in this together
You’d be surprised with what two mischievous toddlers like these two can do with a lipstick. They look they’ve been dipped into strawberry juice. We guess their parents learnt not to keep lipstick out of their reach after this escapade.
37. That’s a bad boy
Of all the things he could’ve laid his fingers on, he had to choose that one. In his defense, he’s both funny and extremely cute so we’re sure his mom will forgive him quickly.
38. Don’t fall asleep with your shoes on
This is what we’d call a rude awakening. The boys knew full-well what they were doing and they weren’t afraid to show it.
39. Someone got carried away with hot wax
Babies can paint with just about anything, including hair remover wax. He looks quite pleased with his artistic efforts but that’s probably because he doesn’t know how long it will take to clean it off.
40. I’ve got a sweet tooth
Who said baking wasn’t easy? The secret to making a delicious dish is to be creative and love what you’re doing. And she does look like she’s enjoying herself very much.
41. All I wanted was some ice cream…
Ice cream can be such a huge temptation for kids they simply can’t resist it. The sad thing is the kid from the image doesn’t look like he’ll be having ice cream anytime soon.
42. “I knew you were trouble”
Some kids can’t help but engage in destructive behavior, be it at home or in public. He’ll have a lot of explaining to do once he’s back home.
43. Who doesn’t like nacho chips?
The problem with nacho chips is that it’s so addictive you cannot stop eating it, even if it’s spilled in your lap and not in the bag where it belongs. Why should he care, though, when someone else will clean up after him?
44. “The Little Ones Sneak Into The Pantry And Find A Container Of Frosting”
No part of the house should be considered safe when you have curious kids around. As in this case, the consequences of their curiosity can be pretty dire.
45. He found a new toy
No one knows how exactly Aaron got his hands on butt paste but you can see the results for yourself. Kids have a knack for finding the most unusual toys to play with.
46. Being a dad can be exhausting
Parenthood is all about being there for your kids when they need you. The boys refused to take another step, intimidated by aligators nearby so dad had to step in and save the day.
47. Leave something for me, the cat said
Babies brains are like sponges and constantly absorbing new information – faster than they can process it. Only that can explain how something like this could happen.
48. Give me back my toilet paper!
Compared to what happened on many of the previous images, this one doesn’t look bad at all. At least everything’s perfectly clean. What more can a parent ask for?
49. “Taking A Nap On A Plane Aisle”
A plane aisle is probably not the best place to curl up on but nobody can deny he’s terribly cute. That’s one way to deal with the fear if he is scared of flying.
50. I can fit in anywhere
You got to admit that’s a good way to hide if you hate the bath. Or he and his granddad were just playing hide and seek.
51. When you find yourself in a sticky situation
We can’t be sure of what it really is but it sure looks a lot like he’s smeared in peanut butter. One day, he’ll become famous for invention a brand new sporting discipline: wrestling in peanut butter.
52. “What? What Did I Do?”
This innocent little angel doesn’t realize what he’s done. One look at that face and everything will be forgiven in a matter of seconds.
53. Cameleon
How long did it take you to spot the perpetrator of this paint attack? It took us some time to find her. When her parents do, she’ll be in hot water.
54. Time to get creative and give the room more color
They’re having so much fun redecorating the living room but their parents probably won’t approve of their new design. But it was still worth a try, wasn’t it?
55. Master camouflage
Of all the paint disasters we’ve seen so far, this is one of the cutest. At least the walls were spared the damage.
56. Nature’s call
No parent would want to walk in on their kid to see him eating with the cat. We wonder whether these kid’s folks managed to explain him that cat food is a no no, and so is the bowl.
57. One doll less…
What does it mean when your kid tries to flush down their favorite dolls down the toilet? It’s not growing up for sure.
58. Paint attack
All those days and weeks you spent on decorating the living room could be rendered useless in one fell swoop if your kids decide to get creative with the paint bucket. Like these two did.
59. I’m so tired
Causing trouble takes a lot of energy which probably explains why this kid looks so tired. That won’t save him from getting in trouble, though.
60. It’s not a sharpie this time
It’s quite natural for kids to get carried away a little while bathing. When there’s no coloring books on hand daddy’s face will do just fine.
61. Look at me mommy I’m a painter!
As a parent, you can only enjoy the day your kid discoveres a new talent. Unless, of course, something like this happens. The good thing is that she’s wearing an apron.
62. A tight situation
Little Aleena found herself in a pretty dire situation with her diaper butt stuck. Unlike the majority of the kids in this list, she didn’t cause any trouble which is quite a feat.
63. An intruder in the bedroom
If this dog could talk we’re pretty sure he’d say ‘It’s not fair, that’s my bedroom you’re sleeping in’. But she got there first.
64. Spider-man’s heir
Everyone wants to be a super hero but trying to be Spider-man inside the walls of your home carries a certain risk. Try explaining that your kid who thinks he can do better than Tobey Maguire.
65. The Walking Dead
This picture is both slightly disturbing and cute at the same time. One day he may find himself in the cast of The Walking Dead if the producers see this one.
66. Guilty as sin
We just love those two big naughty eyes which don’t show any trace remorse whatsoever. You’ll understand if you’re a chocolate fan yourself.
67. Once a child, always a child
The border between childhood and adulthood may not always be so clear and this is the perfect proof of it. You shouldn’t be afraid to channel your inner child but don’t go too far like this guy.
68. Piece of cake
Don’t try taking candy from this baby. There’s going to be nothing left of that cake soon and when everyone’s finds out what she’s done, it will be too late.
69. Toilet paper for everyone!
Toilet paper parties should definitively become a thing and when they do, she’s going to throw one herself. After all, toilet paper is free, isn’t it?
70. It’s never too early to get up
Oversleeping should never be a problem when you have kids. Even if you wanted to sleep a bit longer, they’ll be there to get you back on track.
71. “You’re Just Another Stuffed Animal To Me!”
One of the cutest things about children is that they easily blend into the environment. She wanted to become one of her own stuffed animals and she got her wish.
72. The plumber’s apprentice
Dads and daughters share a special bond that nobody can break. Even when daddy’s conducting plumbing repairs she doesn’t want to leave his side and that’s adorable.
73. Look what I found mommy!
Warning: don’t look at this image while eating or you’ll be making the same mistake as his mom. We better don’t find out what happened next.
74. Boxed in
Kids can teach how to use space as efficiently as possible. Goes on to prove what we already said about kids being able to fit in just about anywhere. A box is comfier than a bed anyway.
75. Santa creeped me out!
Santas can be really scary with their long bushy beards, baggy suits, and creepy voices. Who cares about the presents, we’re out of here.
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