As a parent, it’s important that you keep your kids safe and healthy and all those typical things. But there’s also another very important job that you have to do — embarrass them at some point.
After all, you brought them into the world and it’s good to remind them that you’re still the one in charge. In case you need some inspiration, look no further than these moms and dads with legendary parenting skills.
Proud Mama
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It's his first day on the job, so naturally she had to pay him a visit and snap a picture or two.Pillow Talk
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When mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. Bet he won't do that again (the Facebook thing, not the bed wetting, but hopefully that's cleared up, too.)Thanks For the Memories
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Because there's nothing psychologically damaging about celebrating the day of your conception with a stranger dressed as a pink gorilla...at work.Skewered
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Mom! I just want to eat my lunch without all my friends knowing you still send me notes in my lunch!Daisy Dude Dukes
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Her mom told her to change out of her “slutty" shorts. She said no. So her dad cut his jeans to fit in. They went to dinner and mini-golf with his mini shorts.Selfie Sticks!
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Dad just had to bust out the selfie stick while they were trying to have a nice meal.Kinda Crappy
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While it's great that your digestive track seems to be in working order, I'm pretty sure your daughter would rather you not advertise that fact.Is It Too Late Now to Say "Sorry?"
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That will kill the mood rather quickly. Hey, you had been warned.Whoomp!
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Pull up to the school blasting a little old school jams and your kid will love you forever!Renovation Station
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Guess which room was the one their daughter — who is now living at college — used to have?Sibling Rivalry
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It's important to learn from your mistakes. If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again.Ask and You Shall Receive
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Yes, dad just won the Internet. Good luck clearing your brain of that image, dude.Camping Out
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Every summer he goes away to camp. Every summer he gets these postcards. Maybe that's why he goes away to camp?Selfie Spoof
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See how it looks when other people do it? It's almost like looking in a mirror.Sock It To Me
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At least she didn't threaten you with Justin Bieber, like the kid up above, but this is still full of so much awkward.Matchmaker
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Betty is looking for someone sweet who pays attention. Ronald thinks he found a match!Give Him a Hand
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Old John thinks he's pretty funny, but it would appear Erin is not such a fan.