People decide to have kids for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they love caring for others, and they can’t wait to raise empathetic, well-informed children. Or maybe they want to have family members around to play card games with when they’re elderly. And perhaps they just want to experience all of the hilarious situations that come along with being a parent.
Bored Panda has compiled a list below of some of the funniest conversations parents have had with their kiddos. From little ones catching Mom and Dad off guard by saying extremely clever things to parents sharing shockingly hilarious photos with their kids, these pics prove that nobody’s funnier than family. Enjoy scrolling through these posts, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you miss your own parents!
#1 You Can’t Teach That Kind Of Savagery
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#2 The Scorpion Experience
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#3 That’s One Way To Break The News You Got In Trouble
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It’s no secret that parenting isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Everyone talks about how rewarding it is, how much they love their children, and how wonderful their little ones are. But nobody says it’s easy. So one thing that can really make the tough moments a bit easier to swallow is having a kid who’s hilarious.
Children say exactly what’s on their minds, and they’re not afraid to hurt their parents’ feelings with the truth. But as far as why they’re so hilarious, Joshua Rothman at The New Yorker says that humor comes naturally to kids. In fact, babies start making jokes before they can even form sentences.
#4 “Dad, Im Talking About Her Soul”
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#5 Wow
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#6 Kids Have The Most Honest Logic
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One reason why kids seem to be natural comedians is that their minds flow so freely. They’re constantly learning and thinking about the world around them, trying to understand it. As we grow up, we often become more narrow-minded thanks to societal norms and rules we internalize.
But kids are pure and unhindered by certain knowledge. They can make connections that adults might not even realize and come up with extremely creative jokes. If you’re a parent, aunt or uncle, or you’ve ever worked with kids, you know just how amazing their minds are. It’s beautiful to see how they perceive the world.
#7 Once Kids Hear “No Internet” They Start Picturing Caves And Suffering
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#8 A Provider
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#9 Normal Size Screen
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When it comes to how kids develop their sense of humor, Jennifer Dovey notes that it’s something they rely on to form social connections and develop their use of language. Apparently, having a great sense of humor not only helps kids make more friends, but those who have a developed sense of humor are also more agreeable to others and have better communication skills. Therefore, they’re able to build stronger relationships with others as well.
#10 His Dad Discussing His Mistakes
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#11 Who Asks “Is It Alive?” As The First Question. You Obviously Cheated. She Won This Round
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#12 Maybe The Kid Is Serenely Sarcastic
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Now, not everything that kids find hilarious will be equally funny to their parents. I’m sure you’ve heard your kids make fart jokes or repeat quotes they’ve heard that don’t make you laugh at all. But we have to remember that there are plenty of things adults find funny that kids wouldn’t giggle at either. Just because you’re not slapping your knee every time your little one shares a joke doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with their sense of humor. After all, they’re still developing it!
#13 Well, She Is Technically Sat Down
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#14 She’s Gonna Remind You For The Rest Of Yo Life
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#15 Kids Deliver Comedy Without Even Trying
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Humor also plays an important role in stories for children. Just because a tale is funny doesn’t mean that it lacks substance. In fact, using humor can be a great way to tell stories with depth, as a funny story is always more memorable than one that isn’t. Dovey explains that kids with a developed sense of humor will be able to look at situations from different perspectives, which allows them to build their empathy muscles and emotional intelligence. Plus, a strong sense of humor is also associated with creativity and spontaneity.
#16 The Worst Part Is You Can’t Laugh
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#17 Well, Did You?
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#18 Dad Jokes Are The Best
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The responsibility of keeping humor in a household doesn’t fall solely on the kids, though. Mom and Dad should be doing their part too, as Penn State University reports that humor can be a powerful parenting tool. Apparently, it’s easy for parent-child relationships to feel like business relationships, as there’s a power dynamic and one party is “in charge.” But researcher Lucy Emery says humor can be wonderful for diffusing tension and reducing the feeling of a hierarchy in the relationship.
#19 Interesting Critic
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#20 This Is So Adorable
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#21 She Thinking Two Steps Ahead
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Cracking jokes during stressful parenting moments might not be your first impulse, but it’s often the best way to deal with the situation. In fact, it will keep everyone more relaxed. It’s easy to become overwhelmed when things just aren’t going according to plan, but by modeling to your kids that you can take a deep breath and find humor in any situation, you’ll teach them how to become level-headed, resilient adults.
#22 Same Kid. Same
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#23 That’s A Hilariously Clever Parenting Mic Drop Moment
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#24 I Mean He’s Not Wrong
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Are you enjoying these silly conversations between parents and their kids, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that make you giggle, and let us know in the comments below if you can recall any similar chats you’ve had with your mother or father. Then, if you’re looking for another article from Bored Panda featuring hilarious stories like these, check out this list next!
#25 Be Careful What You Wish For
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#26 Applying This To My Tasks
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#27 So Many Cows
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#28 Understandable
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#29 Brutal True
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#30 I Felt This On A Spiritual Level
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#31 I’m Gonna Need The Lord’s Help To Keep Up With Her
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#32 Mom Needs To Do Some Explaining
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#33 My Mom Dropped Me Off Today For College Freshman Orientation And She Sends Me This
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#34 Baby Boo
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#35 Daughter Needs Your Response
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#36 Pink Floyd
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#37 Now That’s A Parenting Win
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#38 In His Defense, I’m Pretty Sure We’ve All Had That Desire
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#39 Something Important To Learn
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#40 A Surprising Discovery
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#41 Old Man Things
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#42 1000 $
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#43 A Crazy Water Bottle
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#44 I Like Her
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#45 Savage Dad Strikes Again
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#46 Mirror Anyone?
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#47 Attempting To Communicate With My 12 Year Old
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#48 Funny Little Guy
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#49 Premium Wordplay Right There
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#50 At Least He’s Alive
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#51 Maybe
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#52 These Boys
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#53 The Text Messages I Get From My 11 Year Old Sometimes
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#54 No Thanks
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#55 My Child Has Math Homework To Do, And Swore They Would Do It Later
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