# 10 Crazy Tumblr Posts That Prove Parenting Is Not For Everyone

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/entertainment/pop-culture/12-parenting-fails/
- Published: 2022-08-31T10:00:00+10:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

## _I don’t want to sound snooty, but sometimes I think parenting should come with a licence._

> Once you see (or read) these stories, I’m sure you’ll agree with me!

### **1. Okay, this is more of a careless moment than an epic fail, but ~oh God it burns!~**

[http://just-for-grins.tumblr.com/post/106017050827/a-parenting](http://just-for-grins.tumblr.com/post/106017050827/a-parenting)

### **2. I guess this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Keep out of children’s reach.”**

[http://cuntamination.tumblr.com/post/90625340385](http://cuntamination.tumblr.com/post/90625340385)

### **3. Well, at least the guy commutes. Imagine what happens if he drives!**

[https://www.tumblr.com/dcclubbing-blog/21034612249/only-on-the-metro](https://www.tumblr.com/dcclubbing-blog/21034612249/only-on-the-metro)

### **4. And speaking of driving, somebody revoke this dad’s licence!**

[http://devourer-of-gods.tumblr.com/post/51345948818/why-would-you-think-this-was-ever-a-good-idea](http://devourer-of-gods.tumblr.com/post/51345948818/why-would-you-think-this-was-ever-a-good-idea)

### **5. Even poor little KVIIIlyn disapproves. **

[http://how2beadad.tumblr.com/post/145929059343/poor-little-too-unique-kviiilyn](http://how2beadad.tumblr.com/post/145929059343/poor-little-too-unique-kviiilyn)

### **6. Full out disclosure: The first thing I noticed was that the strappy sandals don’t match. Sole sister! But our similarities stop there, I swear.**

[http://fridgepants.tumblr.com/post/40334464782/mommys-gotta-work-tonight-honey](http://fridgepants.tumblr.com/post/40334464782/mommys-gotta-work-tonight-honey)

### **7. Then again, that’s what you get for shopping at Walmart!**

[http://parentscanttext.tumblr.com/post/71550803788/funny-click-here-for-more](http://parentscanttext.tumblr.com/post/71550803788/funny-click-here-for-more)

[⌊Father and baby enjoying a playful moment in a busy urban setting⌉⌊Father and baby enjoying a playful moment in a busy urban setting⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/parenting.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

[www.popsugar.com](https://www.popsugar.com/family/Funny-Parenting-Fails-34501045)

### **8. At least this one I get. I won’t do that though. Nope. Never. Promise.**

[http://truthisharder-blog.tumblr.com/post/6119862500/great-job-dad](http://truthisharder-blog.tumblr.com/post/6119862500/great-job-dad)

### **9. I can’t even wrap my head around the fact that there are 50 Shades products for kids!**

[http://catherinethegrape.tumblr.com/post/35046699921/someone-on-a-livejournal-page-posted-a-bunch-of](http://catherinethegrape.tumblr.com/post/35046699921/someone-on-a-livejournal-page-posted-a-bunch-of)

### **10. And this one, a classic tale of betrayal. 😉**

[http://comediva.tumblr.com/post/110024507611](http://comediva.tumblr.com/post/110024507611)

 

[⌊Child with toy dinosaurs at a supermarket surrounded by plush animal toys on shelves⌉⌊Child with toy dinosaurs at a supermarket surrounded by plush animal toys on shelves⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/parenting-fail-6.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

[http://www.strangebeaver.com/2017/03/parenting-fails-3-2/](http://www.strangebeaver.com/2017/03/parenting-fails-3-2/)

## _**Do you know of some epic 󠀁[parenting](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-kids/parenting-style/crap-job-parenting/)󠁿 fails? Share it with us!**_

[⌊Man with sunburned face wearing pixelated sunglasses at the beach⌉⌊Man with sunburned
face wearing pixelated sunglasses at the beach⌉[

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 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
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