35+ Funny Memes That Answer the Age-Old Question, ‘Why Is My Kid Crying?’

Oh, the joys of parenting, where you find yourself casting desperate glances at the sky, asking, “Why, oh why, is my kid crying now?” Could it be a life-altering crisis like the wrong color of socks? The mystery deepens with every passing year. Gone are the simple days of the newborn phase, where the holy trinity of hunger, sleepiness, and a dirty diaper were your go-to guesses.

Now, welcome to the big leagues, where the reasons for tears are as numerous and baffling as the ever-growing list of internet memes. Speaking of which, these “Why Is My Kid Crying” memes? They’re not just memes; they’re documentaries of our daily lives. Every absurd, tear-filled tantrum immortalized in internet glory is a scene straight out of our living rooms.

It’s almost comforting, in a twisted sort of way, to know that somewhere out there, another parent is witnessing a meltdown because the banana is “too yellow” and thinking, “Yep, there’s my life in a meme.” It’s a wild, wacky world of parenthood we live in. So, here’s to us, the tired, the sarcastic, the parents – may our sense of humor always outlast our patience.


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Jason

Jason Mustian

Jason is a Webby winning, Short-Award losing humor writer and businessman. He lives in Texas with his amazing wife and four sometimes amazing kids.