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28 photos that show the trials and tribulations of being a parent

For some couples, becoming parents is a joint goal that they can't imagine foregoing... The joys of bringing up kids is, however, a double-edged sword where adorably cute moments quickly turn into tantrums and bed times can become the stuff of nightmares!

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Here are 28 photos that show the trials and tribulations of being a parent faced with a determined child! Do these ring any bells? Tell us your stories and feel free to share this article with any future moms and dads that you know!

1. His mom told him to stop picking his nose with his finger, so he decided to use his toe

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2. It only took 2 minutes of unsupervised play for this kid to get here!

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3. Kids don't care about hygiene when it comes to animals!

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4. Learning the art of selfies...

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5. This baby prefers to be carried, even when he's in his stroller

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6. This kid insisted on dressing up as a camp fire for Halloween

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7. The Golden Rule: if they suddenly go quiet, it means they're up to no good!

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8. You can never have enough pizza...

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9. They may be small, but they can wreak havoc in a flash!

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10. Like father, like son

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11. Having kids means you can be one too!

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12. Kids grow up too quickly

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13. The joys of yearbook photos...

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14. When back to school smiles turn into tears...

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15. Hands up if your parents embarrassed you!

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16. Because shopping baskets are actually meant for kids not groceries

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© pm_me_da_booty_plz / Reddit

17. Taking a sneaky sip...

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© thedumone / Reddit

18. Now to get him out in one piece...

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19. Because pets are meant to be dressed up

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20. When you let your toddler do your make up...

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21. There's always one...

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22. They'll believe you if you tell them horses can grow in water...

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23. Diaper Man, the latest superhero blockbuster at a theater near you!

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© doctorray / Reddit

24. Get used to sleepless nights...

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25. Don't assume you can find peace and quiet by sneaking off to the toilet

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26. Kids love copying their parents!

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27. One minutes she's a baby, the next she's graduating from high school

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28. Just remember, you're allowed to get your own back!

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So are you ready to start a family? Or do you already have a brood that keeps you on your parenting toes? What's the worst, funniest or craziest thing they've done?