25+ Times Kids Realized Their Parents Were Cooler Than Them

I used to think parents automatically stopped being cool the minute they started saying things like “gas money” or “be home by 10.” But TikTok is out here proving otherwise.

This then-and-now trend had kids digging up old photos and realizing their parents were absolute legends. Their parents had cooler outfits, better hair, and way more vibe than they’ll ever manage. Some of these parents look like they should’ve been the ones going viral.

1.

Image Credit

2.

Image Credit

3.

Image Credit

4.

Image Credit

5.

Image Credit

6.

Image Credit

7.

Image Credit

8.

Image Credit

9.

Image Credit

10.

Image Credit

11.

Image Credit

12.

Image Credit

13.

Image Credit

14.

Image Credit

15.

Image Credit

16.

Image Credit

17.

Image Credit

18.

Image Credit

19.

Image Credit

20.

Image Credit

21.

Image Credit

22.

Image Credit

23.

Image Credit

24.

Image Credit

25.

Image Credit

26.

Image Credit