At least when you're a parent, every day with your kid is like a new chance to practice how to supervise and raise.
However, when you pass on that responsibility to their childless aunt or uncle, it becomes a guessing game that doesn't always go well. These aunts and uncles all need a crash course on the basics of how to take care of a child.
Encouraging Artistic Expression
This aunt thought it would be fine to leave the toddler while she went to make her nephew a snack. He decided to use this unsupervised time to get creative.
Parents know, all the kids need is a few seconds to cause chaos.
A Joke At A Toddler's Expense
"My son asked his uncle to write 'Batman' for him...this is why he isn't allowed to watch my kids."
The poor kid is smiling so big, having no idea what's written above him.
"Guess What This Is Supposed To Be?"
This is why the baking should be left to grandma who has years of experience.
We suggest experimenting with a few tries before actually getting the kid excited for cookies, only to break their teeth with hardened dough.
Parental Guidance Advised
"Probably should've checked all the Star Wars stickers out before giving them to my nephews for Xmas..."
On the bright side, kids are still too innocent to understand the implication of the question "who's daddy?"
Jumping In Headfirst
Even looking at the way this kid's neck is bending hurts to think about. Luckily their little bodies will bounce back quickly.
It would be a different story if it was the aunt falling headfirst on the trampoline, so perhaps she should reconsider her activity choice.
Worshipping The Elf
"Was in charge of George the Elf for one night. Didn't realize how creepy this scene was until one of the kids said, 'The animals are worshipping him.'"
To be fair, we feel as though George the Elf is creepy with his side-eye no matter where and how you place him.
From Innocent To Haunting
This uncle bought a chocolate bunny for Easter for his niece; however, he forgot and left it in the car. Instead, it turned into a gift more fitting for Halloween.
It's the thought that counts though, right?
Make Them Work For It
This uncle told his nieces that their presents were buried in the backyard, but maybe he just wanted free labor to get some work done on his backyard?
Hopefully there are actually presents under there and he's not just messing with them.
Well-Packed Reward
"This was how my uncle gave me my graduation money."
Before you worry too much, let's be clear that this is actually just a bag of flour, an airsoft gun, and a bag of grass.
Taking Advantage Of Innocence
This uncle considered it his own success story when he convinced his nephews that this is where clouds come from.
Kids are only gullible because they're innocent and experiencing everything for the first time. Now they're going to carry this as a fact and find out the hard way one day in science class that they were deceived.
Reason Number 100 Not To Let Uncles Babysit
This is what happened when a childless uncle watched the kids for the weekend. The funny thing is the kids look like they're having a great time, but he looks like he might have a heart attack any second now.
By the looks of it, he won't be repeating the same mistake again.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
This uncle's gift to the family wasn't really appreciated. He doesn't seem to care as clearly the gift was to himself and not the kids.
He didn't even bother adjusting the size so that the youngest one doesn't look like she's swimming in the shirt.
No Serving Of Kids Above 12
To be fair, we'd take that note a step further and wouldn't even attend a wedding where they serve children on the menu in the first place.
Although it's free food, so maybe we'd go after all.
That's Not How You Carry Children
We're not sure if this is how you get the blood flowing to a child's brain, or if it's a way to transport them, but we can't imagine that it's parent-approved.
Usually holding their hand and guiding them works better.
Starting Them Off Young
"I tried teaching my niece calculus."
To be fair, we'd be crying too if we had to spend another day solving calculus equations. We barely made it out of high school math class when it was mandatory.
