25 People Share Their “My Parents Are Going To Kill Me” Moments

If you've never had one of these moments, you were never a kid.

We all did stupid things when we were kids. It's all part of the whole "growing up" deal.

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Or, at least that's what we tell ourselves to justify our foolish actions. Kids can come up with some very bizarre activities!

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In the grand scheme of things, this isn't such a horrible thing. The greatest teacher of all is experience, and getting yourself into sticky situations while you're young can teach you life lessons you'll never forget.

Of course, as long as your death wish allows you to reach adulthood in one piece! Some of the true stories will make you wonder how these humorous youngsters managed to survive this far, thanks to a Redditor known as u/Liar2310.

They asked the Reddit community: "What was your 'my parents are gonna kill me' moment?" And the answers came pouring in.

We've chosen 25 of the most interesting, and let us tell you, they sure bring back some memories. From starting fires and breaking limbs to food fights, let's hope these wacky kids have learned something from their delightfully foolish experiences.

And if not, then at the very least, they have amusing stories to share. Take a look.

We know you will love these stories.

The question:

The question:Reddit
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1. Babysitting is tough work

1. Babysitting is tough workReddit
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2. That about sums it up

2. That about sums it upReddit

3. Gun safety is important

3. Gun safety is importantReddit

And following the rules is a big part of it.

And following the rules is a big part of it.Reddit

4. Oh man, I forgot again

4. Oh man, I forgot againReddit

5. Yes, report card day is such a classic.

5. Yes, report card day is such a classic.Reddit

6. Be careful with your stash...

6. Be careful with your stash...Reddit

or Mom might find it

or Mom might find itReddit

7. Will Mom cool off or use the time to think of an appropriate punishment?

7. Will Mom cool off or use the time to think of an appropriate punishment?Reddit

8. Dumb idea...

8. Dumb idea...Reddit

9. Oh, the waiting is worse than the actual punishment

9. Oh, the waiting is worse than the actual punishmentReddit

10. Chaperoning is hard. And so weird.

10. Chaperoning is hard. And so weird.Reddit

11. First clean the house, then call the police?

11. First clean the house, then call the police?Reddit

12. Just messy...

12. Just messy...Reddit

13. Murphy's Law - Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, they will go wrong in the worst possible sequence.

13. Murphy's Law - Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, they will go wrong in the worst possible sequence.Reddit

14. Hardwood floors are so sensitive.

14. Hardwood floors are so sensitive.Reddit

15. The guts on this one....

15. The guts on this one....Reddit

16. I would love to hear an explanation

16. I would love to hear an explanationReddit

17. Luckily, this dad is a nice guy

17. Luckily, this dad is a nice guyReddit

18. That's some quick thinking...

18. That's some quick thinking...Reddit

19. Well, what's a house without a moat?

19. Well, what's a house without a moat?Reddit

20. Hi, Mom. I am stranded with no food...

20. Hi, Mom. I am stranded with no food...Reddit

21. Ninja power!

21. Ninja power!Reddit

22. We all wanted to be ninjas...

22. We all wanted to be ninjas...Reddit

23. What an eventful week...

23. What an eventful week...Reddit

24. Good plan, poor execution

24. Good plan, poor executionReddit

25. Where there's a will, there's a way...

25. Where there's a will, there's a way...Reddit

26. Sounds like a dangerous game

26. Sounds like a dangerous gameReddit

27. You think a broken leg hurts? Well, let me show you...

27. You think a broken leg hurts? Well, let me show you...Reddit

28. That must've been interesting...

28. That must've been interesting...Reddit

Well, these stories bring back some memories, don’t they? The truth is, we all did something stupid when we were kids.

The best way is to learn from someone else’s mistakes, but who did that in the whole history of the universe? No one.

We always have to learn the hard way. Why?

Because it’s more fun, we guess. Who can tell?

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