30 Stories from Parents and Kids on the Struggle Bus

May 23, 2020July 17, 2020 Annalee Witte 0 Comments

Parenting— the greatest joy, that everyone loves to complain about. Across the country, parents are learning by doing as they balance the new normal. Fortunately for us, they are documenting their triumphs and failures online.

Whether you are a parent or just have some parents, these 30 posts are guaranteed to make you laugh or at least slightly smile as you scroll and reflect on the challenge that is parenting during a pandemic.

I’m giving this kid a free pass. How could you not nap when school is held on the couch?

Just when I start to get cocky that I’m great at this homeschooling thing… from Parentingfails

This kid is showing some early talent at soccer.

Ah, the timeless tradition of the father-son catch. from Parentingfails

We all feel this way on the inside, buddy.

when your 3year old gets poty seat stuck on his head from Parentingfails

We love a budding activist. Keep standing up for what you believe in, kid!

In hindsight I still feel explaining to my 3yo we don’t use plastic because it comes from dead dinosaurs was a good idea in theory. Slightly backfired today at the store when he proceeded to yell at others they were bad for killing dinosaurs. #parentingfail but #plasticfree
— Meg (@Nymphyte) May 16, 2020

We say 10 points for creativity!

My wife dressed my son up as Frida for a project for his class to recreate her art. Today in his Zoom meeting we found out that meant a drawing or painting. from funny

Honestly, kudos to her for a very vivid imagination.

Why is your kid crying today? Mine didn’t get picked in a game she was playing alone
— Ⓡandom Ⓒuntoid (@HereComesCunty) April 15, 2020

It’s not technically wrong.

My sister’s first day of #homeschooling pic.twitter.com/ecU1UVbpjQ
— Rob Anzalone (@RobAnzalone) March 16, 2020

At least these are removable.

My son found some "stickers" in the bathroom from funny

A sweet message but the delivery may have been slightly off.

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home… #kids pic.twitter.com/9BlJXkiHzQ
— Britannia PR (@Britanniacomms) May 18, 2020

We appreciate the transparency.

Sometimes I stare at my sleeping kids in awe of their innocent beauty…

And sometimes I dump them in bed and moonwalk out the room and go get a beer.#lifeofaparent #dadlife #parenting
— Rich – One Hull Of A Dad (@onehullofadad) August 26, 2018

We have a little trickster on our hands.

Son managed to trick me into thinking he was sat quietly doing his work.
Turns out he wasn't 😂🤣 #homeschooling pic.twitter.com/IYxh4IykEu
— Rachel Marks (@Rache1Marks) May 13, 2020

Again, not technically wrong.

I always thought that responses like this were apocryphal….#homeschooling pic.twitter.com/mjFRJDyqax
— Dr Lola Solebo (@lolaeyedoc) May 18, 2020

What a good little helper!

Lockdown day 17. In case anyone is wondering how us parents are doing, this is my 3 years old cleaning his potty with my toothbrush from funny

When you gotta go, you gotta go.

An actual text I had to send today. I’m so tired. from KidsAreFuckingStupid

I think they should put a warning label on that packaging.

From 1st Day Working at Home. She got pink slime in her hair. from KidsAreFuckingStupid

So celibacy is sounding really good after this next one.

No toilet paper? No problem… from KidsAreFuckingStupid

Cannibalism is not endorsed by this site.

Quarantine Day 37: The kids are trying to cook each other. from funny

Off to a good start. I would have liked to see the replies.

When my wife had an ultrasound for our first child I took a photo of the print out so she could send to friends and family on what’s app. Instead I sent her this xenomorph image and she sent it to everyone before realising what it was. She was not amused. from funny

The truth has been revealed.

Parents, how’s that home schoolin’ going? from funny

They had us in the first half.

Quarantine Day One: This could be fun! I’ve always wondered what it would be like to homeschool!

Quarantine Day One [at breakfast]: SO HELP ME GOD, MOVE YOUR FOOT AWAY FROM YOUR BROTHER’S CEREAL BOWL OR I WILL FIND A SCHOOL IN THIS COUNTRY THAT IS OPEN AND DRIVE US THERE TODAY
— Lurkin' Mom (@LurkAtHomeMom) March 16, 2020

Is it ethical? No. Will my baby get into anything less than an ivy league? OVER MY DEAD BODY.

Wish me luck on my son’s final tomorrow.
— Rodney Lacroix (@RodLacroix) May 20, 2020

Have they thought about unionizing?

When you're a parent, sometimes you get to take mini-vacations.

These are also known as trips to the bathroom without your child knowing.
— Sarcastic Mommy (@sarcasticmommy4) May 19, 2020

This child knows what he’s about.

Not now, Mom… I’m watchin’ Woody! from funny

Never thought I would see a tiny mask for a tiny human and think awwwww.

Our Baby Announcement in the time of Covid. from funny

He just needs some practice, okay?

No explanation needed from KidsAreFuckingStupid

For the love of god, STOP THIS MADNESS.

You’re killing her from KidsAreFuckingStupid

Maybe he knows something we don’t about the effectiveness of wish making methods?

Make a wish from KidsAreFuckingStupid

Protect yourself. Pick your battles.

Fine. It’s my birthday. from KidsAreFuckingStupid

Well, that was disturbingly profound.

My kid just came into the kitchen and sat down next to me and said: you know it's weird to think about how everything in the universe is going to be dead and it'll just be floating emptiness because everything's dead. Can I have a donut?

Me:…………………….y…yes
— Elle Maruska (they/them) (@ellle_em) May 20, 2020

If you don’t taste them both, how are you supposed to know which is better?

If this picture doesn't sum up what parenting is like, then I don't know what does. #parenting pic.twitter.com/hHbhjKptdM
— Stephen (@YuleTimes) May 20, 2020

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