There’s something fundamentally special about being a young parent today. Perhaps the most special thing about it is the fact that their lives are pretty well-documented on social media. Think about it: You Instagram your twenties, get married on Facebook, and eventually become parents by the steady light of your TweetDeck. By the time I have children, Moms and Dads everywhere will likely communicate with their children and each other using Tweets and Tweets alone. I encourage you now, dear readers, to appreciate the access we have to the thoughts of modern-day parents . They have not only taught themselves *how* to tweet, but have also delighted us by sharing their endless frustration on social media. The parents below have charmingly shared their thoughts about the thankless job of being a parent in the modern age. Leave your support and solidarity in the comments, because these parents need all the help they can get.
ParentNormal Science: Did you know that when a pacifier falls in the dark it disappears forever? — The ParentNormal (@ParentNormal) January 25, 2015
Sleep is overrated and unnecessary.-Kids — Outsmarted Mommy (@outsmartedmommy) January 30, 2015
The start of the kids’ bedtime is like a Thursday at work: excitement that freedom is near, but plenty of work to do before it’s official. — Hot Breakfast (@amydillon) January 30, 2015
I love the “work at home” option on snow days. 6yo plays the boss, 7 portrays the annoying guy in the next cubicle, & 14 is the lazy intern. — Domestic Goddess (@DomesticGoddss) January 27, 2015
Why all the bitching about the snow day? We’ve already played Legos, playdough, watercolored, read books…OH GOD IT’S NOT EVEN 9AM HELLLLP — Amy Shearn (@amyshearn) January 27, 2015
One kid threatening to punch us in the face, the other wont stop running and dancing. So, yeah, bedtime’s going great here. — Will Goldstein (@willgoldstein) January 29, 2015
Let’s take a moment of silence for all who are home w/kids during #Snowmageddon Let us pray Red Cross gives free alcohol to those in need. — Martinis & Minivans (@martinisandmini) January 26, 2015
Found out my son has been wearing the same socks and underwear for three days. Glad he’s going green. — No Idea: Daddy Blog (@byclintedwards) January 29, 2015
Since Boston got all our snow, can they take all our kids who are off school? — Kristen Chase (@thatkristen) January 27, 2015
At what age do kids go from asking you for answers to everything to knowing everything themselves? — John Willey (@DaddysinCharge) January 29, 2015
I’m sorry you’re breaking up [static sound] I’m about to go through a tunnel. Dad, we’re right in front of you Uh….. go ask your mom. — Simon Holland (@simoncholland) January 26, 2015
Anyone who says family dinner is the root of healthy development in kids has clearly never tried feeding mine. #misery #stress #hysterics — carly kimmel (@carlykimmel) January 26, 2015
My 4yo can’t remember what snack was at school today, but he can repeat word for word everything I said about you on the phone 6 weeks ago. — Lurk @ Home Mom (@LurkAtHomeMom) January 29, 2015
My kids finally hate that Pharrell song. NOW I’m happy. — The People’s Goddess (@ShoutingGoddess) January 28, 2015
First kid: We have two hours to be at the park! Last kid: We have ten minutes left to stop at the park! — Kathy kissingthefrog (@lifewiththefrog) January 26, 2015
4-year-old: What happens when we run out of Cheez-Its? Me: We go to the store. 4: What if the store is out? Me: 4: Me: We pray. — Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) January 27, 2015
Most of parenting is just spelling words out loud. — OneFunnyMummy (@OneFunnyMummy) January 28, 2015
Whining doesn’t make it feel better, but I’m going to keep doing it anyway because I’m not a quitter. – my 10 year old — Stella G. Maddox (@StellaGMaddox) January 26, 2015
CHECKLIST: [] Are you warm [] Did you eat breakfast [] Not that sugary kind, real breakfast [] Be kind to others [] Yes even your brother — CAMSHAFT MOTORTEETH (@boymonster) January 28, 2015
The hardest part about being a parent is pretending like you know what you’re doing. — Sammy Rhodes (@sammyrhodes) January 30, 2015
“You’re not the boss of me”, I whisper under my breath, as I make 4 different lunches for my kids. — Sarcastic Mommy (@sarcasticmommy4) January 28, 2015
My kids just played together for 30 minutes before a fight broke out. If you need me, I’ll be on the phone with Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. — Paige Kellerman (@PaigeKellerman) January 28, 2015