It’s tough for parents to know when to step in and talk to their children about their behavior and their responsibilities. These parents got around it by leaving funny notes.

The biggest problem with kids is that they’re always changing, which means that there are always new problems!

That makes it hard for parents to keep on top of the many, many issues that come with shepherding a little human into society.

These parents all decided to avoid direct confrontations with their kids by leaving them humorous yet helpful notes. And they must be seen to be believed!

1. The kid was just trying to make less laundry!

Why is the paper so crumpled? Is the kid that angry at the idea of clothes?

2. Gotta start traumatizing them early

Can you leave the crusts?

3. And you thought the unicorn dying was traumatic for kids

The healthiest households maintain themselves with threats of violence.

4. Surely if you note something down, the thing you’ve noted on becomes a note?

This not note is so confusing. Are you the thing you are or aren’t you!?

5. This guy isn’t getting one of those “World’s best dad” mugs any time soon

The good people of St. Jude Research Hospital would not approve of such language appearing on their note paper.

6. Another loving threat of violence over the kitchen

Is the crossed out word before “and” a failed ampersand?

7. We can all agree with the “don’t drink and drive” message at least

What have these parents discovered about their son?

8. 10/10 for creativity

Who needs 3D movies when you have this note?

9. You may not want to ask, but you also don’t want to take care of more little ones too soon

Of course, when she moves out, the pressure for grandchildren will be on.

10. British humor at its most sophisticated

Now the whole internet knows about this poor bloke’s colonoscopy.

11. Genius in a note

If you’re going to replicate one note from this list, then replicate this one.

12. Every day it’ll taste a little funkier

Kind of admirable, kind of worthy of a Child Protective Services intervention.

13. When you make your kids homeless for a lesson

Fun fact, this kid can’t wait to move out for college!

14. As if she’s so innocent

Maybe she’s just going to make recommendations?

15. If only kids thought like this

Perhaps she’s hypnotized them to obey anything she writes down?

16. Finally, some nurturing, loving advice

If the son is 21 and in a state where it’s legal, then what’s the issue?

17. Cleaning a cupboard is worth 50 points!?

How would you make your way to 500?

18. Liam’s always whining too loud, even when there isn’t a real emergency

The mother said that it worked.

19. Someone needs a bigger power strip

It’s not like the fish need their tank to work. What’s the worst that could happen?

20. What did the cat do to the parents?

Three tempting options.

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