25+ of the Funniest Parenting Tweets of the Week (October 10, 2024)

JR Atkinson • Writer and Editor

Oct 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

One of the worst things about parenting is having to make small talk with other parents. Just because our kids are the same age doesn't mean we have much in common, and there's only so much runway I get with talking about the kids' developmental phases, school, activities, etc. before I run out of stuff to say. And then you're just left talking about regular adult stuff with people who are more boring than you. This is why you need your designated parent friend.

You need a person you've identified as safe that you can cling to at parent functions, who you feel okay talking smack with. It's very important to your mental health. And with any luck, your kids will get along too, so you can go through playdates, birthday parties, and life together. But if you don't have that person, let these memes be your mom friend who gets it just as much as you do.