Want to annoy your child for fun? You’re in luck! Here are 23 surefire strategies that can give them a good dose of frustration while keeping the mood light.
- Start their day by waking them up early.
- Use your own saliva to wipe their face when they least expect it.
- Mistakenly toss their current homework into the recycling bin thinking it was old.
- Announce you’re reducing their screen time, and actually stick to it.
- Ignore their calls from school when they claim to be sick because your phone was on silent, leaving them stuck in the nurse’s office with the quirky kid.
- Forget to save that one piece of artwork they absolutely treasure.
- Ask them to feed the dog, despite it being their sole chore.
- Attempt to clarify their homework using different language than their teacher’s, making it all the more confusing.
- Stop reading a thrilling chapter of their favorite book at the most suspenseful moment. “And then the monster was about to pounce! But, goodnight dear!”
- Suggest a wardrobe change when they’re set on wearing that hilariously tiny sweater that belonged to your spouse, paired with mismatched pants.
- Casually remind them that homework is waiting.
- Keep only “boring” snacks stocked in the pantry.
- Allow holes to form in their cherished socks, and then fail at fixing them.
- Skip purchasing the latest Skylanders characters after already spending a fortune on previous ones.
- Get dizzy watching their Mine Craft roller coaster, closing your eyes just before the best part.
- At mealtime, insist they use utensils.
- Encourage them to use a napkin instead of their shirt for spills.
- Remind them to use polite language at the table.
- Demand they actually sit in their chair instead of fidgeting.
- Share your knowledge about topics they’re currently studying, even though they think they know more than you do.
- Offer only dull viewing options while explaining how fortunate they are to have so many entertainment choices today—back in your day, it was just one show like The Dukes of Hazzard!
- Request they aim for the toilet instead of just the general vicinity.
- Break the news that bedtime has arrived.
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In summary, parenting can be full of funny and frustrating moments. If you’re looking to bring a little humor into your daily routine, these tips can help you keep things light-hearted while navigating the challenges of raising children.