Kids cry. That’s just a fact of life. They cry right from the moment their born and all through their early years, and it’s up to the parents to try and calm them down and ease their pain.
Every kid cries, but the reasons they burst into tears or sob for hours on end can vary from child to child and case to case.
Sometimes, a child cries simply because they have to go to school or because they fell down and hurt themselves.
Other times, they cry for the weirdest reasons of all. Like not being allowed to run into traffic or even after getting exactly what they wanted!
Moms and dads have been sharing some of the funniest reasons their little ones burst into tears, and here are 75 of the most hilarious examples.
1) What A Disaster
Change can be hard to accept. And it seems like the addition of a new microwave to the family home is one change too many for this adorable little munchkin.
2) What?
This is the craziest kind of crying child. They ask you for something. You give them what they wanted. They cry anyway! You really can’t win with kids like this.
3) It’s For Your Own Good, Buddy
Kids often don’t understand the concept of parents imposing rules that are designed to protect them. They just don’t fully understand what danger really is, so they get upset at you for trying to protect them.
4) Call 911
Someone had better call the cops for this kid! We have a fuzz emergency here! It’s no surprise that he’s so upset.
5) You’ll Grow Into Them
Don’t worry, little one. You’ll have big feet someday and you can wear all the shoes you like.
6) Not A Good Idea
Bath bombs look pretty and often smell quite delicious, so we can understand why a child might be tempted to eat one. It’s definitely not a smart idea though! Imagine one of those things fizzing up inside your tummy!
7) An Even Worse Idea
Eating a bath bomb was bad enough, but drinking chemicals from under the sink is even worse! It’s always hard to say no to your kids, but sometimes, you have to do it to save their little lives.
8) Worst. Day. Ever.
Oh no. The wrong pink marker?! We really don’t know how this poor little girl will ever recover from such an injustice.
9) Aww!
This one is quite cute. This little girl accidentally hurt her mama and now she feels terrible about it. That’s a sign of true love, right there.
10) It’s One Bad Thing After Another
The unfortunate incidents keep on racking up for this unlucky little guy. First he couldn’t take his pants off and then he lost a booger! What will happen next?!
11) But, It’s What You Wanted!?
Another hilarious example of a kid crying despite getting exactly what they wanted. How are you even supposed to cope with this kind of situation as a parent?
12) And Again…
And once more, little Genevieve asked to let the ducks out. The ducks got let out, and then she started to cry! We’d like to say that she was crying happy tears at seeing the little ducks walking around, but she doesn’t exactly look super happy here.
13) Have Some Candy Instead
Kids usually cry if you won’t let them eat too much candy or ice cream. Not this kid. He’s upset about the idea of not being allowed to eat actual trash.
14) Short Term Memory Loss
This child might be suffering from short term memory loss. She only just got out of the bath and already wanted another one! When her mom said no, she started to sob.
15) Happiest Place On Earth
This mom and her daughter look super cute together, dressed up like Minnie Mouse. Well, they would look a lot cuter if the little one wasn’t so upset after her mom prevented her putting her life in danger!
16) Dad, How Could You?
We’re on the little girl’s side here. How could dad even think about touching such a pretty balloon?! His big hands might ruin it!
17) Manners Are So Important
It’s always polite to say goodbye to people before we leave them. And apparently, this kid thinks it’s vital to say goodbye before flushing poop down the toilet. And he gets very upset if someone flushes too early!
18) You Really Wouldn’t Like It
Most people would feel sick at the idea of eating pet food, but this kid is horribly upset at the thought of not eating it! He wants to try that cold, wet, slimy meat mush so badly.
19) That’s Gratitude For You
This is what gratitude looks like! This boy’s parent bought him a kite as a surprise gift. Instead of saying thanks and happily playing with it outside, he started to cry.
20) Why?
Here’s a strange one! Well, everything in this list is strange, but this one is especially odd! This kid started to cry because they couldn’t reattach clipped-off nails.
21) Never Say That Word In Front Of Me
We should never say dirty words in front of kids. It sets a bad example and can even upset them. This little girl, however, got upset at hearing a pretty ‘clean’ word: green. Maybe she just really hates broccoli.
22) What A Dilemma
What a cutie. This little girl enjoys painting her toe nails so much, she never wants the fun to end! She wishes she had a thousand feet and countless nails to decorate all day long.
23) So Unfair!
Gee, Mom! Why won’t you let this kid throw books at you? Oh, wait, it’s because that’s really bad behavior and can be quite painful too.
24) When You’re Older
Kids often get tired of hearing the phrase “When you’re older…” They want to grow up immediately and enjoy all the things about being an adult that seem so fun. This little one is even upset that she can’t buy women’s razors.
25) He’ll Never Recover
Oh dear. How can this little boy ever recover!? He wanted the yellow cup, and then he was given it. Now, he’s realizing that all of his life dreams have come true and there’s nothing else left for him to enjoy! Either that, or he’s just being a little bit silly and crying over something that nobody should be crying over.
26) Not Smart
This is pretty good advice. If you keep on biting a cat, the cat might bite back! Unfortunately, this little boy didn’t quite understand the explanation.
27) You Wouldn’t Like It In There
Trust us, little one, you really wouldn’t like it inside the dishwasher. It’s tiny and cramped and really gets awfully hot in there!
28) How Dare You?
Aw, this little girl is clearly destined to be a defender of animals and the planet in the future. Especially if she can get so upset over the death of a single bug.
29) You’re Crying Over Something That Isn’t Real
Famous philosophers from history would have a lot to say about this. This little boy is crying over a backpack that doesn’t even exist!
30) Wait Until Spring
This unfortunate little boy loves the flowers so much, he’s terribly upset to see them wilt away. Don’t worry, little buddy, they’ll be back again when spring rolls around.
31) A High Energy Meal
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the energy you need to get through work, school, or whatever you have to do. But that doesn’t mean that eating batteries is ever a good idea!
32) Ew
Why are kids so obsessed with poop? They want to say goodbye to it, they want to hold it… They really need to learn it’s just gross and should be flushed away as quickly as possible!
33) Mom Isn’t God
We understand. When you’re very young, it can seem like your mom and dad are superheroes with magical powers. But in reality, they can’t just click their fingers and turn off the sun!
34) A Very Absorbent Sticker
This little boy somehow got his hands on a panty liner. And now he refuses to give it up, because it has become his ‘favorite sticker’. Oh dear.
35) That’s Not How It Works
Kids really can get so emotional about the strangest things. This sad little boy was desperate to re-eat the cheese stick he already ate!
36) If Only…
We’ve all had a moment where we wished we could dive into the TV and explore the worlds in our favorite films and shows. This little kid just wants to ride the bus he saw on the screen.
37) Changed Her Mind
Looks like this little one completely changed her mind about what she wanted for dinner. First, it was ravioli. Then, it wasn’t ravioli! Bad luck, mom.
38) Good Parenting
A key to good parenting is being able to say no. You have to enforce the rules, especially when your kids want to put themselves in danger and risk turning into little icicles by swimming in frosty water!
39) Life Is Hard
Life can be so tough at times, especially when the book you want is also the book you’re sitting on! We hope he managed to get it in the end.
40) What A Disappointment
Many people dream of seeing the Golden Gate Bridge. This little kid did, too. But then he saw it and was so let down. It’s not golden at all!
41) You Killed The Cheese!
What are you supposed to do when a kid starts crying for a reason as silly as this? This little boy got so upset, just because his dad broke a piece of cheese in half. Maybe he thinks that cheese has feelings too!
42) Wait, What?
Do you ever feel like your kids are living in a totally different reality to everyone else? This little boy wasn’t even offered a banana and is crying about the fact that he doesn’t want one!
43) Not A Good Idea
There are times you just wish kids would sit quietly and play with their toys, but they always have mad moments where they want to do ridiculous things. Like electrocuting themselves! And then they cry when you try to stop them!
44) Gross
This little girl, for some ridiculous reason, wasn’t happy about not being able to wash her face with a dirty, germ-covered, toilet cleaning sponge. Her parents definitely did the right thing!
45) The End Of The World
This little girl is crying like the world is about to end. It looks like something terrible must have happened. In reality, all she did was drop a receipt.
46) You’ve Got A Long Wait, Little Buddy
Sorry, little man. It looks like you’ll have to wait seven more months before you can even think about going trick or treating! Life is unfair.
47) Just Eat It
We’ve seen a few examples of kids getting mad and upset when food gets broken. Why do they care so much? Why don’t they just eat it?
48) Not Surprising
It’s hardly surprising that this little girl keeps on dropping her fork when she’s trying to eat with oven mitts covering her hands! Maybe if she took them off, she’d have a better time.
49) You Can Still Be A Hero!
Many little ones dream of being superheroes, especially after watching all the new Marvel movies each year, but this little guy was so sad to discover that coloring himself green wasn’t enough to turn into the mighty Hulk!
50) That’s Not A Toy
Kids seem to have a big problem with saying goodbye to simple things, even their own used diapers! This strange kid got so upset at the thought of his mom tossing a diaper in the trash, he just couldn’t let go of it.
51) What A Bad Day
Oh no. This has turned into such a terrible shopping trip for this little guy! He has to share a whole leg hole with his little sister. It’s so sweet how she’s just sitting there, totally innocent and unfazed.
52) Animal Lover
This little boy spotted a lobster scuttling around and wanted to keep it as a pet. When his mom said no, it felt like his whole world had come crumbling down around him!
53) Same
To be honest, many other people would have a similar reaction to this little one if they got taken to a Justin Bieber concert! The only difference here is that the little girl actually wanted to be there.
54) How Did This Happen?
Clearly, this little boy isn’t quite ready to use the big toilet. He doesn’t seem to understand exactly how it works, deciding to put the seat around his head and sit on the rim, facing the wrong way. It’s no surprise he got stuck!
55) It’s Right There!
Oh dear. This little one is getting so upset over the thought of losing his rubber duck. He doesn’t realize the little yellow friend is sitting right on top of his own head.
56) Maybe One Day
Maybe someday in the future they’ll invent an oven that can automatically cool down freshly-baked cakes like these. Until then, we just have to learn to be patient.
57) Nope
Some parents clearly need to do a better job of hiding their personal items. Earlier on, we saw a kid getting upset over a panty liner, and now this little one thinks a tampon is his new best buddy.
58) Wow…
Okay, we might have a winner in the ‘Most Ridiculous Reason For Crying’ competition! This little girl was actually upset at not being allowed to wipe her own mom’s butt after going to the bathroom.
59) There’s So Much Else You Could Be Eating
Kids love to eat the weirdest things. They’re so curious and eager to try everything, even gross stuff like dirt! This little one was apparently enjoying his muddy meal and got very upset when mommy told him to stop.
60) Sibling Rivalry
Many brothers and sisters have little rivalries and can get angry with one another, and it looks like this brother and sister have started early! They’re still so young, but the little girl is so upset that her brother sat next to her at the table. The poor boy just looks shocked by it all.
61) What A World
This little boy is learning how the world works. Sometimes, things just don’t go to plan. Sometimes, we don’t get what we want. And sometimes, dogs are in the way when we try to push chairs around.
62) So Frustrating!
We can feel this kid’s frustration! He so desperately wants to hold every single crayon in his hand and run them across the page, making a magical rainbow of colors in one beautiful movement. But his hands are just too tiny.
63) Bad Day
It looks like this little one got out of bed on the wrong side that day! Her mom simply wished her a good morning and she immediately burst into tears and fell on the ground.
64) So Sad
Oh dear, this adorable and sweet little girl loves her dad and brother so much she wants to marry one of them! Mommy explained that this isn’t how the world works, and the little girl’s heart was broken! Let’s hope she meets her own Prince Charming someday.
65) Patience Is A Virtue
Patience is one of the toughest things we all have to learn in life. Everyone wants everything immediately, but we often have to wait for nice things to arrive. Like our dinner.
66) You’ve Had Enough!
Sometimes, kids need to know when enough is enough. In this case, this little boy has eaten more than enough of the football already! It must have tasted pretty nice, because he’s so upset to not get another bite.
67) Agreed
Everyone has an opinion on Miley Cyrus, especially during her wacky ‘Wrecking Ball’ phase. It looks like this little boy has already made up his mind. He’s definitely not a Miley fan!
68) Just Wait A Sec!
Again, this little boy needs to learn a little patience. He thinks the microwave ‘ate his lunch’, but he’ll get it back soon enough.
69) You Only Have Yourself To Blame
This kid is so upset. But it’s his own fault! He ate all the muffins and then got mad that there weren’t any muffins left. This is a perfect example of ‘kid logic’.
70) Paradox
Here’s another prime case of ‘kid logic’. This little boy is sobbing uncontrollably on the floor, but he has no real reason to do so! He’s upset about going out, but his parents told him several times that they aren’t even going anywhere!
71) This Kid Hated Groundhog Day
Bill Murray is one of the world’s favorite actors, beloved for his starring roles in movies like Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day. Apparently, this little boy isn’t a big fan as he got so upset when Murray came over to say hello.
72) Everything Is A Lie!
It must have felt like the world was falling apart and everything was upside down to this little guy when she discovered the ultimate secret: her mom isn’t actually called ‘mom’.
73) Oh No
Most kids love to support the heroes in films and TV, but some of them take a liking to the bad guys instead! This sweet little one loves her Darth Vader toy and was so upset to hear he was a villain.
74) She’s A Republican
Apparently, this little girl must be a Republican as she was so distressed to meet former president, Barack Obama! Many people would have been thrilled to see Obama in real life, but she just couldn’t cope with it.
75) Not So Super
We don’t know what’s more adorable: this poor little boy discovering that Iron Man is really just a guy in a suit or Robert Downey Jr’s sad expression as he tries to comfort the little one.
It’s never nice to see a kid cry, but we have to admit that we burst out laughing at a few of these crazy explanations!
Crying because he wasn’t allowed to eat trash? Sobbing for ages because she couldn’t use a toilet cleaning sponge to wash her face?
Some of these kids sure are strange! And even if it was painful and sad for them in the moment, we’re sure they’ll look back at these hilarious crying episodes and laugh in the future.
What’s the funniest reason your kid ever gave for bursting into tears? Be sure to share the list around with other parents in your life, or even non-parents, just to prepare them for the weird realities of having a child.