32 Honest Memes for Down-to-Earth Parents Who Admit This is Harder Than They Thought

Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor

Nov 12, 2023 4:00 PM EST

When dad said, "It's not like we got an instruction manual when you were born!", it seemed like a silly quip. But now, as new parents stare at that adorable, cherubic baby, they can't help but wonder how helpful it would be to actually have a baby guide. Parenting is tough. And now we're haunted by that dad joke.

A part of every new mom or dad wishes they'd never even considered a baby manual a possibility– but now with this dad joke lurking in the back of their mind, it's a tough idea to shake. Perhaps that's what grandparents are for! They may not be a written manual, but they've been there, done that. So tap into that infinite well of experience and use the dad joke to get to some dadding of your own. And if you need a break from all that studying, here are some down-to-earth memes for parents admitting their struggles.