Kids do the funniest things – good job social media’s here to help broadcast the magic moments!
Those us of who grew up pre-Internet can rest easy in the knowledge that most of our childhood embarrassments remain safely ensconced in photo albums and our parents’ wry anecdotes. But in this digital age, when adorable baby antics are begging to be shared with simply a few clicks, who can blame modern parents for wanting to share all the fun of raising kids?
A hashtag which has recently been doing the rounds on Japanese Twitter invites parents to do just that. A search for #育児衝撃画像, which means “shocking/impactful child-raising image” brings up tons of cute kid capers, and we’ll share some of the highlights here!
▼ Who can spot the baby amongst all those Pikachus?
#育児衝撃画像
— pika (@Pika_s207) April 2, 2019
娘を探せ! pic.twitter.com/IEuvJdoh9a
▼ Usually kids hate having their hair cut, but this little dude looks the picture of relaxation!
やっぱりこれかなー。
— いちじくタルトぷちぷち@4人のハハ (@makikiss) April 8, 2019
家に帰るまで起きず。#育児衝撃画像 pic.twitter.com/7TfIpYRuJD
▼ Speaking of strange sleepers, this jungle gym contraption looks about the least comfy place for a nap we can imagine.
どこでも寝るお年頃だったけどこれは寝てると思わなんだ。#育児衝撃画像 pic.twitter.com/ax9wGjLSok
— ろすモン (@fabian0318) April 6, 2019
▼ And of course, who could forget that little kid staple, the Fall Asleep While You Eat?
食べながら寝る#育児衝撃画像 #白目 pic.twitter.com/ri4xWzMK7S
— あーくん、かーくんのパパ (@goripapa221) April 7, 2019
▼ This disembodied diaper seems to be missing a toddler. We’re impressed the kid managed to step neatly out of these pull-ups without making a mess on that nice shiny floor.
消えた息子
— hama chiaki (@Mihoro151814) March 30, 2019
#育児衝撃画像 pic.twitter.com/MtHX8vUd6Q
▼ Sure, sure, you can use the bouncer that way up.
https://twitter.com/nrjet1010/status/1111870040242974721
▼ Ferret smuggling never looked so cute!
https://twitter.com/VAtropov/status/1112036561258856448
▼ An unfortunate mishap with the hose.
https://twitter.com/ribonko626/status/1114748140874162176
▼ Suffering from hatch envy, this kid has turfed Bunny out and taken up residence.
うちはこれでしょうか。どうしてこうなってしまったのかは不明です。#育児衝撃画像 pic.twitter.com/6CwKl3FOFy
— 山野 (@yamanohalu) April 6, 2019
▼ It’s the amazing DogBaby!
ちょっとまってw
— 山田佳奈恵|広報PRコンサル|株式会社グラヴィティ|千葉 (@kanae_pr) April 4, 2019
ケンタウロスみたいになってるから😂#育児衝撃画像 pic.twitter.com/KgxDu8qbYr
▼ Because why wouldn’t you rinse your hair with sand?
数年前。#育児衝撃画像 #育児衝撃映像 #育児衝撃動画 pic.twitter.com/I3PC4iEiKr
— 他人と住むの向いてない (@A6_60000) April 4, 2019
▼ This little girl has an impressive collection of toys. She’s got a Rilakkuma teddy, a couple of fashion dolls, and one very realistic looking baby doll!
最近だと、年少娘のお人形遊びにナチュラルに赤ちゃん息子が混ざってたとき #育児衝撃画像 pic.twitter.com/YbQWnfxC88
— 星井サキコ🌸 (@syulan2) April 5, 2019
▼ Nowhere to place your toy shapes? Dad’s face will do as a handy receptacle. (Keep watching for his reaction!)
最近眠りが浅いと思ったらこいつの仕業
— 三天屋多嘉雄 (@TakaoMisoraya) April 1, 2019
パズルボックス買ったのが仇となる。#育児衝撃画像 pic.twitter.com/SNaEtcb3zM
▼ This baby might be a wrestling champ when he/she grows up. Until then, the cat will do for practice.
猫とプロレス。#育児衝撃画像 #育児衝撃写真 pic.twitter.com/V5731E7nmG
— ug (@u__g_623) April 1, 2019
While it seems totally normal these days to share pics and vids of one’s kids online, there are hints that the younger generation are beginning to tire of all this social media overexposure. Heck, kids these days don’t even want to be on YouTube anymore. And we can’t say we blame them – are there any weird and wacky incidents from your childhood that you’re glad were spared the spotlight of social media?
Source: Netlab
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