Parenting can be tough, especially if you haven’t done it before. Sure you can read about what to do in books, but sometimes what you really need is raw, undiluted advice from people who have been there and lived to tell the tale.

Take a look at this funny list of parenting tips compiled by Bored Panda to see what we mean. In it you’ll find a whole host of useful information that you won’t find in how-to books or YouTube tutorials. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite!

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