Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this school year is sure to be unlike any other, and parents are definitely feeling the pressure. Not only do you have to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning, home schooling and whether or not it’s safe for kids and teachers to go back to class in person, but you also have to figure out how the heck you’re going to make time for everything else that goes into being a parent.
Sometimes all you can do in a stressful situation is sit back and laugh. Luckily, the funny parents on the internet are great at helping out with that. Whether you’re packing backpacks or rolling up to the Zoom class in your pajamas, here are 16 memes that nail the chaos of this very unique back-to-school season.
1. Make a choice, they said. It will be easy, they said.
2. Don’t worry. They’ll fit right in.
3. Has anyone seen the masks?
4. So much for the light at the end of the tunnel.
5. Is there an instruction manual for this?
6. Just when you thought you could forget about long division …
7. Excuse me, what?
8. Smile! It’s time for your close-up.
9. At least picture day will be low stakes this year.
10. Absolutely no idea where they learned those words.
11. If only it was this easy …
12. No need to buy fancy teaching materials. Just use what you have around the house.
13. Maybe say you did a science lesson on genetically modified foods.
14. Oh teachers, we truly can’t live without you.
15. It’s not a movie. It’s a documentary.
16. And remember, every parent is doing their best.
