All of us are just winging it while feigning competence, aren't we? There isn't really a manual for parenting.
Because we've read every book and blog we could get our hands on, we could believe we are prepared for everything. However, training a little human into a contented adult who can contribute to society in a positive way is far more difficult in practice than it is in theory.
It's difficult in strange ways and still funny when you stop to think about them for a second. And that's if you have a moment to spare, that is.
You know, in between organizing your cluttered home for the third time today and attempting to get your child to eat something other than chicken nuggets in the shape of dinosaurs, the funniest and most relatable tweets from other parents have been compiled for you below. How times have changed, indeed. In the past, encouraging children to become more autonomous was valued far more than it is now.
Naturally, having a strong support system in place makes parenting much simpler. Some parents today live on edge all the time - exhausted.
And all because they believe they must watch over their children round-the-clock. Of course, we want to make you laugh so go ahead and enjoy this list!
It is impossible to exaggerate how important it is to have a partner who assists you with childcare. Or what it really means to have family members who can regularly step in and help out with childcare.
Or how wonderful it is to be able to seek support and guidance from friends and neighbors who are also parents. Please feel free to leave your candid opinions in the comments.