Parenting Isn't Easy

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You’ve probably heard many words of wisdom from your dad. Fathers just know what to say when we need pieces of advice from them. Even when we’re now grown-ups, we still use the life tips that they’ve given us.

In this slideshow, you would see 71 pieces of advice from different fathers. These also tell us that dads have good sense of humor.

Enjoy these slides and who knows? You might see a piece of advice that you need to hear today.

1. Sounds safe

In drivers’ ed, they teach you about defensive driving. But what they don’t teach you is “creative” driving. Oh, wait, yes, they do — in the lesson about accidents and speeding offenses.

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2. First things first

We don’t know where this family lived, but it sounds as though they might’ve been in a place where hurricanes or tornadoes are common. But Dad wasn’t worried about his family — he wanted to save his guitars.

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Twitter/@glanceadrianna Source: Twitter/@glanceadrianna

3. Okay, that’s genius

If you’ve ever been to college, you know there are two things universal for students: they’re always hungry and rarely have money. In college, you take whatever free food you can find.

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Twitter/@pumpkinshirt Source: Twitter/@pumpkinshirt

4. It’s true, though

Babyproofing is a never-ending task, and some kids seem determined to find every tiny object in the house. Where did they find that little screw? You’ll never know.

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Twitter/@AriVoukydis Source: Twitter/@AriVoukydis

5. Unless you’re a dog, of course

Do people drive with their heads out the car window? Well, this woman’s father does. It seems like a good way to get bugs and gravel on your face

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Twitter/@ALCooLJ Source: Twitter/@ALCooLJ

6. Apparently, he thinks you’re dumb

Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking. Luckily, Dad supplied a vote of confidence. Or rather, he made his child doubt their intelligence for the rest of their life.

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7. Use a washcloth

Do people exist who wash their entire body by rubbing a bar of soap directly on their skin? I guess this is good advice if you’re going to do that, but for the love, people, use a loofah.

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Twitter/@dvideostor Source: Twitter/@dvideostor

8. Sister doesn’t appreciate

Siblings fight about the strangest things, including flatulence. But parents don’t usually encourage them to blame their farts on one another. How about just saying “Excuse me?”

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Twitter/@CGrothaus Source: Twitter/@CGrothaus

9. If you’re going to hit someone, that is

Sometimes, you think your dad’s going to get mad but he surprises you by taking everything in stride. Not only did this dad react calmly, but he also gave some practical advice.

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10. I feel like that’s backward

You should never swerve to avoid hitting an animal — at least not a small one, like a squirrel. But I get the feeling Dad got himself mixed up between trees and people.

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Twitter/@sha210 Source: Twitter/@sha210

11. Be safe out there

I want to know if he gave any other context to this advice. I’m assuming his warning of “not to be the drunkest” was to save some embarrassment. Alas, we’ll never know the whole story.

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Twitter/@michigansoul Source: Twitter/@michigansoul

12. What a snob

We’ll never know the reasoning behind this father’s strange hatred of apples. Apparently, they’re the fruit of the common rabble and he considers himself above all that.

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Twitter/@michigansoul Source: Twitter/@michigansoul

13. Making chores easier

Is this why dads seem to love mowing their lawn as often as possible? Are they just fantasizing about taking off a little bit around the edges?

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Twitter/@WalrusComedy Source: Twitter/@WalrusComedy

14. Cs get degrees

This dad seems to get it: you can be extremely intelligent and still be terrible at taking exams. When that happens — and it happens to all of us — it’s up to you to fudge your way through as best you can.

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Twitter/@thegreenbows Source: Twitter/@thegreenbows

15. He has his priorities straight

Either this dad was hoping to make his daughter smart by osmosis, thereby saving on college expenses, or he was hoping she’d marry a rich guy. Either way, you can’t fault him for thinking outside of the box.

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Twitter/@JessicaMeier3 Source: Twitter/@JessicaMeier3

16. Thanks, I’m uncomfortable

Dads have a way of giving important life lessons in the weirdest and most awkward ways possible. I won’t deny these lessons are true, but I also don’t want to think about them too much.

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Twitter/@JCampbellPhD Source: Twitter/@JCampbellPhD

17. He wasn’t a sports fan

Some kids aren’t naturally inclined to sports. Regardless, parents should support them. It seems sports ability wasn’t important to Jimmy Fallon’s dad. He just wanted to go home.

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Twitter/@jimmyfallon Source: Twitter/@jimmyfallon

18. Oh…OH

I don’t know how to start unpacking this one. Frankly, I have a few questions about how this advice was born. What prompted this pearl of wisdom — or do I even want to know?

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19. I mean, he has a point

Well, that’s not technically what that means, and I don’t know if the cruise line would accept it. But realistically, who else is going to be coming to help you out at sea? Dad is thinking practically.

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20. That’s a terrible idea

Older people often have an odd fixation of having their privacy violated. They’re very protective of their rights. But not using your turn signal is taking it way too far.

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Twitter/@lesly_les_ Source: Twitter/@lesly_les_

21. Is that the best solution?

I feel like a good middle ground here would be to eat in moderation or wear sweatpants, but that wasn’t good enough for Dad. This begs the question: exactly how much was he eating?

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22. Seems a bit extreme

Dads can be naturally overprotective of their children, especially as they reach the dating age. But punching at a middle school dance might cause a scene.

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Twitter/@erichorvath Source: Twitter/@erichorvath

23. Prioritize dental hygiene, kids

This was spoken by a dad who didn’t brush his teeth often enough and had to pay for an absurd amount of dental care. At least, that’s what I’m assuming. You don’t forget those harsh life lessons.

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Twitter/@Livin4Fuzypants Source: Twitter/@Livin4Fuzypants

24. The times they are a-changin’

When we were young, our fathers told us to speak to our mothers with respect. But with the changing of technology, the advice from our parents has to change, too. One day we’ll be saying, “Don’t make fun of your mom on the holograph.”

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Twitter/@kj_kindle Source: Twitter/@kj_kindle

25. Raising the stakes, there

This piece of advice is pretty extreme. It’s definitely on a level above “He’ll put coal in your stocking.” New theory: Santa gets the coal from the houses he burns down.

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26. You can’t take it with you

Sure, it’s important to start a savings account. But ultimately, your money has to go somewhere. After all, you won’t be taking it with you at the end of your life.

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27. He covered everything

Both of these phrases apply to driving safety and physical attraction. I guess Dad was a man of few words — but he made all of them count.

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28. Anti-smoking PSA

In general, it’s a good idea to avoid smoking — even though not everyone who smokes gets cancer. But this dad’s ideas of responsible consumption might be a little bit off-base.

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Twitter/@migsorona Source: Twitter/@migsorona

29. He’s not pulling any punches

Scaremongering isn’t always the best way to get through to kids, but you can’t deny this leaves an impression. Seriously, people — just buckle your seatbelt.

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30. A good life lesson

A better lesson might be to avoid going around naked under a bathrobe, but we’ll give it to him. It could save you a lot of future embarrassment — and it seems as though Dad is speaking from experience.

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Twitter/@MusicByPedro Source: Twitter/@MusicByPedro

31. It checks out

This is yet another one of those pieces of advice that must’ve come from real-world experience. I feel as though it shouldn’t need to be said, but that’s where we are.

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Twitter/@BeanDeebe Source: Twitter/@BeanDeebe

32. How to make money: by Dad

Some people just have “That Face,” the one that makes people tell them about their problems. Dad’s all about taking opportunities that present themselves. And we can’t exactly blame him.

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Twitter/@KattFunny Source: Twitter/@KattFunny

33. A little too colorful, but it’s solid

It’s just like a dad to compare love to bodily functions. But, like most fatherly advice, even though it’s disgusting, there’s also got an element of truth to it.

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34. That’s certainly one solution

Some dads tell their kids to forget their cheating ex and get revenge by being happy. Not this dad. He had more extreme — and weird — advice.

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Twitter/@LeaPeea Source: Twitter/@LeaPeea

35. He has specific expectations for chicken

Something tells me this father-in-law had a bad experience with expensive chicken. Either that or he’s a cheapskate and takes unregulated chicken prices very personally.

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Twitter/@BNortontriopm Source: Twitter/@BNortontriopm

36. That seems extreme

The way Dad worded this advice makes me think he was tired of listening to his kids’ complain. He’d rather they commit a murder than subject him to those annoying people by proxy.

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Twitter/@ki_a_lily Source: Twitter/@ki_a_lily

37. I’m guessing he didn’t go to medical school

Plenty of dads have some version of this, maybe “rub some dirt on it” or “walk it off.” It’s all the same way of saying: “You’re going to get over it because I don’t want to take you to the hospital.”

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Twitter/@Leaaurenzi Source: Twitter/@Leaaurenzi

38. Good to remember

Beer does tend to go through your system much faster than most alcohol. But I’m not sure what Dad’s trying to say here — maybe “Go to the bathroom before you get in the car”?

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39. Stop victory dancing, Dad

The biggest problem with this “solution” — besides the fact that it doesn’t satisfy thirst — is that you produce less saliva as you get more dehydrated. Dad needs to read a science book before doing that victory dance.

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40. He makes a point well

Dads have a unique ability to make serious points but in a way that’s funny. This advice is extremely important — and he gave it in such a way that his child will never forget.

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