It may not be something you want to admit, but everyone has been there. At some point in every parent's life, there comes a moment when they completely and utterly fail. It may be something you realize instantly or something your kids point out to you years later in a therapy session. Don't feel too bad, though. As it turns out, many moms and dads have slowly but surely come out of hiding to commiserate over their perceived parenting mistakes. All you have to do is look at social media to find a plethora of parenting fails on Twitter.
In a way, it can be quite comforting to realize that raising children is just as difficult for other parents, too. Often, you are your own worst critic. So when you hear another mom or dad confess that they've biffed it a couple times and their child has survived, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that whatever you did is probably not as bad as you think it is. In fact, it might even be funny. I remember I was initially mortified, being a new mom, when I forget to have a clean diaper ready and my son peed clear across the room. But looking back, I can laugh. And hopefully you will, too, after checking out these top parenting fail tweets.
1Crime Scene Elmo
"Dead Elmo" doesn't quite have the same ring as "Tickle Me Elmo" does.
2Red Is Your Color
It's amazing how quickly toddlers can get into things, isn't it?
3Poo-Rivacy
Even the bathroom has lost its private status once you have kids.
4Worker's Comp?
You might have a difficult time explaining this one to the doctor.
5A Nerd's Worst Nightmare
Sci-fi fans everywhere will feel the force of this dad's disappointment.
6Just Call It Penicillin
It's never too early to teach children about science experiments, right?
7Future Lawyer
This kid has some solid debate skills.
8But That Means...
Here's hoping this was just an educated guess.
9Play "D'oh!"
If anyone has the answer, feel free to respond. Asking for a friend, of course.
10Moms Need Sleep, Too
Snoring: it happens to the best.
11Copy Cat
I guess kids really do repeat everything they hear.
12Cutting Corners
Sometimes it's best to leave things to the experts.
13Just For Kids?
Who says movies made for children can't also be enjoyed by adults?
14Both Could Be True
Mary had a little lamb, so it's feasible that Harry could have had a little man.
15From The Mouths Of Babes
The real question is where she learned this alternate ending.
16Tots Tougher Than Teens?
This gives new meaning to the term "three-nager."
17Close Encounters
Could you imagine if they weren't socks?
18Moment Of Silence
Something tells me a trip to the pet store is in their near future.
19#Accurate
She's not exactly wrong, though.
20Art Project
Children are eternally full of creative surprises.
21A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Here's hoping the family resemblance is enough.
22Accidental Rave
That awkward moment when bed time becomes party time.
23Playing Games
There are just some games parents will never win.
24First World Problems
In a way, this conversation only creates more questions.
25Kids Are Strange
You'll never know what new and exciting things your kids will discover about what their body can do—like the ability to hide cake crumbs.
26How To Stay Fit
Chasing twins burns more calories than any treadmill. It's science.
27 Lost In Translation
It's like small children have this special filter in their ears whenever their parents are talking.
