The “Parent Normal” IG Page Shares 40 Jokes And Memes That Hilariously Reveal What Being A Parent Is All About
Being a parent has never been an easy task, and here's proof!
Parenting can feel like a never-ending punchline, especially when the jokes are a little too close to home. That is exactly why “Parent Normal” keeps landing with so many people, because its memes turn the chaos of raising kids into something parents can laugh at instead of cry over.
The Instagram page is run by author Chris Cate, a father of three who pulls from everyday family life for the humor he shares. With more than 150K followers, the account has become a steady stream of relatable posts about tantrums, exhaustion, awkward moments, and the strange little victories that come with parenthood.
Scroll on for 40 memes that capture the reality of being a parent in a way only another parent will fully understand.
1. We All Could Use A Safe Place Once In A While
parentnormal2. It Is Truly So Rewarding
parentnormal3. Anyone Would Still Have Such Mixed Feelings About This Smell
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4. It's The "Your Dad Lol" For Me
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5. As An Introvert, You Can Definitely Relate
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Some of these jokes hit a little too close to home.
6. Welcome To The World Of Parenthood!
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7. I'd Rather Be Wrongly Called Pregnant
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8. It's As Simple As It Gets
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9. You Should Be Put In A Corner
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10. We're Done When I Say We're Done
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11. Who Wants To Play Now?
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12. How Did We Even Survive It?
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13. You Have No Idea What You're In For
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14. This Is The Scary Truth!
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15. You Can Tell If This Is True
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16. Where Is The Lie?
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17. I Think We Can All Relate
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18. All Kids Are Different And That's It
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19. The Evidence Is There But They Always Deny It
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20. I Thought It Was Just Me
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21. If This Isn't The Truth, I Don't Know What Is
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22. This Is More Than Fair
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23. Please Don't Ask Why I'm Yelling
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24. It Happens To All Of Us Sometimes
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Parents are clearly not the only ones who feel seen here.
And if you love awkward childhood moments, these awkward school photos from picture day hit the same vibe.
25. Nobody Cares More About Proper Hydration
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26. Watching A Nature Documentary
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27. Life Ain't Easy For Anybody At All
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28. My Goodness!
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29. This Is Going To Be A Fun Christmas
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30. And You Must Listen
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31. Some Questions Are Best Not Asked Nor Answered
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32. Sweet Slimy Revenge!
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33. Time To Be Free Again
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34. Don't Ask About The Third Kid
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35. Respect To The Toddlers
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36. Horrible Thing
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37. This Is A Scary Thought
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38. It Gets More Confusing As You Understand
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39. Can't Let Your Imagination Run Too Wild!
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40. Now Who Needs To Relax, Mom?
Dad Cate, with his thousands of followers, often shares brilliantly relatable memes and jokes from the internet. The end result is a humorous collection of random posts from knowledgeable internet users that capture the chaos of raising our young daredevils, chosen by Dad Cate because he knows we're all going to enjoy them!
Which of them can you relate to the most? Leave your comments down below and share this post as well.
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That is a lot of truth packed into one Instagram feed.
For more “built different” family chaos, see these vintage photos proving your grandparents had zero chill.