10 Funny Pictures From Parents Stuck In Quarantine With Their Kids

Since the current situation is not so good, schools are closed, parents are working from home and the can’t have their kids stay over at their grandparents’ place. This means that parents are spending more time than ever before with their adorable munchkins. Now, they’re getting into all kinds of trouble and driving their parents bananas!

We’ve collected some of the very best pictures showing the struggles and joys of parenting during the quarantine. Life can be very fun(ny) when you’re with your kids all day, every day. However, that means that having activities to keep your children busy is more important than before.

You’re trying to finish your report right before the deadline, but your kid is running around pretending to be a superhero. Or you want to sit down and watch some TV, but that’s the moment you realize that your toddler broke it. Ah, the wonders of parenting! It’s a challenge, but there are things you can do so you can focus on your work.

For instance, Allyssa McCabe, a psychology professor at the University of Massachusetts, told The Atlantic that it’s easier to keep kids busy during the workday without supervision the older they are. But for those readers out there who have young kids, don’t panic just yet!

“For young children, independent play is tough. They really need social interaction. Parents will be tempted to hand over an iPhone or iPad or the like. This is understandable, but parents should also know that the younger the child, the worse this is for their language and cognitive development.”