With the advent of children, life turns into an endless kaleidoscope of events: cheerful and unpredictable. And every future parent, preparing to replenish the family, gives promises that instantly crumble when a child appears.
If you are a parent, or just planning to become one, this collection will significantly improve your mood and prepare for the difficulties that await you! The main thing is, do not give any promises, which, most likely, you can not hold back.
1. Do not use a "children's leash."
Most likely, you could not even imagine that children can be led on a leash. And it does not matter whether you made this leash from improvised funds or purchased at a pet store. But your child will always be in sight. Therefore, there is no point in saying that leash is not for you.
2. Never complain about fatigue.
Lord, I urgently need to sleep!
Most future parents hardly know how difficult it is to raise children. Therefore, no one can really imagine the extent of fatigue when a child appears. But you can not break promises?
3. Do not gain weight.
Of course, only weak spirit parents gain weight after the appearance of the child. But in fact before the birth they promised not to do it in any case. They promised to visit the gym daily, play sports and lead a healthy lifestyle. But all these are unrestrained promises.
4. Never be late.
Yes, I'm in the car already. I'll be there in 5 minutes.
With the advent of children, parents lose track of time. Moreover, they understand that, in addition to them, no one even thinks about household chores. Therefore, every future parent must make a promise to himself and never be late. But, as practice shows, this promise remains unfulfilled!
5. Do not attend social events with children.
You're with the baby ... at the bar.
Meetings with friends or romantic gatherings in a cafe with the advent of children are becoming extremely difficult. It is very difficult to pay a nanny every time. Therefore, many parents "drag" children with them. Although they promised never to do this.
6. Do not allow to watch TV.
Dads and moms all claim that they will be constantly engaged with a future child, play development games and teach useful skills, minimizing watching TV. But, we admit honestly - this is an impossible promise!
7. Never abuse modern gadgets.
It would be great if children would thank their parents for the lack of fashionable gadgets. But this is exactly from parallel reality.
8. Do not fly with the child on the plane.
There is nothing worse than a crying child aboard an airplane. Therefore, parents promise not to fly with the child until he is at least 5 years old. But we all know how it turns out.
9. Never post pictures of children on social networks.
There is nothing wrong with your child's photos posted on social networks. Simply, many promise not to show their crumbs to everyone around them. But, the Internet is much stronger than any promises.
10. Do not go to parties too often.
I'm ready for the party.
How difficult it is to give up a habitual way of life. But children are sacred, so discos and bars are left behind when a child appears. At least in promises, that's it.
11. Never leave the house uncleared.
As often, parents, preparing for replenishment, swear to keep their house clean and tidy, giving cleaning a couple of hours daily. But insane fatigue and lack of sleep decide whether to clean or not. More precisely, not at once.
12. Do not understand modern pop culture.
If you could only imagine how many parents promise not to delve into the details of the personal life of Hollywood actors of our time or the regular divorce processes of famous stars. But children change even this point. If you want to be with children on the same wavelength, then you have to study.
13. Never punish children.
Many parents are so cruel to their children that it does not fit in the head. But, you must know that it was these parents who promised to treat your child with understanding, explaining what you can do and what you can not do.
14. Do not allow children's hysteria in public places.
But, of course, this will never happen to your children, because you promised. But other parents were not so lucky. Their promises were shattered.
15. Never feed unhealthy foods to children.
Parents of almost all children dream that their child will eat extremely useful food. But everyone knows that harmful food attracts much more.
16. Do not eat with children.
Family meals are a wonderful pastime. Yes, that's only after the first such "get-together", parents swear never to visit the restaurant with children. Why!? Because they are very ashamed.
17. Never allow children to influence work.
It's not for nothing that they say that a career and a family are difficult to combine concepts. Therefore, future parents promise not to change their own habits and work schedule. But, as always, something goes wrong.
18. Do not follow the regime of the day.
The schedule helps to distribute time correctly during the day. But in fact almost all parents become unpredictable and illogical. And that's the whole point: the more you try to follow the schedule, the worse it turns out.
19. Do not go out in the house dress.
All moms before the children swear that they will never leave the house in stretched pants and an old T-shirt. Do you seriously believe that? When you urgently need to go to the store for food or diapers, and there is no longer any strength, then everything is deep purple in which clothes to run to the nearest supermarket.