If You're A Parent, You Absolutely Need To Read These 20 Hilarious Posts From Parents This Week
by Caroline Bologna · BuzzFeedPosted on Oct 4, 2026 UTC
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents post about them in the funniest ways. Every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents across social media platforms like X, Threads and Bluesky to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch.
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My 8yo asked why the neighbors have Halloween decorations up when it's not even October yet, and I didn't know he was on the HOA
— meghan (@deloisivete) September 28, 2026
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Okay so do NOT tell your two year old that there is a skeleton inside of them
— melody (@mesopissed) September 30, 2026
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4yo learned the idiom “now we’re talkin” and suggested instead it be “now we’re poopin” and I agree
— paige (@BonerWizard) September 30, 2026
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My son had a complete meltdown at the pumpkin patch because I wouldn’t let him carry a 14 lb pumpkin. You are a year old in a couple weeks. Please be realistic about your current skill set
— oatmeal influencer (@acechhh) September 27, 2026
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i just got hit on at 37 weeks pregnant! in a very polite and charming way! honestly i wish the best for that guy and hope he finds the single pregnant woman of his dreams
— lily (@lil_mermaid) September 29, 2026
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Sorry your kid is trying not to miss too much school. Their doctor only works Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and the last appointment of the day is at 2 PM.
— Simon Holland (@simoncholland) September 30, 2026
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My 5 year old daughter said if I ever became a werewolf she would still love me. She said she’d brush my fur, brush my teeth, feed me meat, and let me howl at the moon. I don’t know what I did to deserve this child but apparently I have secured lifelong werewolf hospice care.
— maddie rune🪰 (@themaddierune) September 28, 2026
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my kids (4F, 2F) have unionized and refuse to drink anything except spindrift mixed 50-50 with whole milk, a cocktail they call "mouth soap"
— Jakeup (@myhandle) September 29, 2026
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My child just handed me a Walmart Christmas catalog with his options circled???? It’s September? I don’t even know where he got this catalog from???????????
— Big Cheech (@CTheCurator) September 30, 2026
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My kids woke up early and made me and my husband a pancake breakfast
When they learn to make coffee my life will be complete
— That Mom Tho (@mom_tho) September 27, 2026
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My 3yo: mommy I can’t sleep.
Me: it’s only been a little while, give it some time.
3yo: maybe I should close my eyes.
Me: …..maybe.
— One Awkward Mom (@oneawkwardmom) September 27, 2026
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