If you thought homework was a pain in the butt when you were a kid, just wait until your own kids are old enough to get assignments. Whether they’re the little kids’ coloring pages or the older kids’ humanities service projects, or—every parent’s worst nightmare—reading logs, homework makes after-school time the worst time of the day. There will be tears, tantrums, and even some time-outs for all parties involved, but at least we can laugh about it through the medium of relatable memes. Misery loves company, right?
So come commiserate with some of the funniest parents sneaking onto the world wide web in between their Google searches for how, exactly, to multiply fractions. Their hysterical memes cover the full range of the homework hell that is our burden to bear.
Homework Memes That Are Relatable AF
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Homework Meme #1
You’ll learn soon enough that you should have paid closer attention.
via Julie Burton -
Homework Meme #2
Honestly, homework is the one thing we dislike about back-to-school time.
via Sarcastic Mommy -
Homework Meme #3
What you don't have to worry about is wondering whether or not your kid has homework to do that night.
via Brenna Jennings of Suburban Snapshots
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Homework Meme #4
Twenty minutes of reading is NEVER this difficult -- unless the teacher tells them to do it.
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Homework Meme #5
I mean, it's tricky when you're a little fuzzy on the details after all this time.
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Homework Meme #6
Fact: you were much better at this stuff back when you were actually in elementary school.
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Homework Meme #7
Though, it's not just the stuff that came easily to you back then that you have to relive.
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Homework Meme #8
Homework time is a great time to let them prove how responsible they can be.
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Homework Meme #9
It's also a great time to show how difficult one can make even the simplest things in life.
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Homework Meme #10
But it’s my turn with my laptop!
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Homework Meme #11
Let's be honest: some days we know who this homework is really for.
via Can I Get Another Bottle of Whine?
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Homework Meme #12
On the bright side, at least it can be self-aware at times.
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Homework Meme #13
Plus, it helps us narrow down exactly what we hope for our children.
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Homework Meme #14
Bonus: helping your kids out can raise your self-esteem.
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Homework Meme #15
And at the end of each day, it's easy to know when their homework is finally complete.
via The Mom TruthBomb