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10 funny family cartoons that'll make yours seem less crazy

I’m not your little girl anymore, Mom. I’m in third grade
Woman reads book in chair, child speaks confidently beside her. Text reads,

And you thought your relatives were strange! They’ll seem perfectly normal after you cackle your way through these family cartoons. Family cartoons that hit close to home Living with the same people 24-7 is no picnic. But luckily, some talented cartoonists have turned family chaos (or the lack thereof) into punch lines. Whether they’re illustrating a wake-up call that comes way too early, a family vacation where positivity doesn’t stand a chance...

Speaking the truth

Kids believe some wacky things, but who among us hasn’t been certain they were an official grown-up long before they entered adulthood?

Oh my god… I forgot I had children.
A person stands at a door, thinking "Oh, my God... I forgot I had children," while two kids excitedly run towards them.

A moment of bliss

The screaming will quickly remind you. 

Henry, there is no throwing food onto the playing field in this house.
Man sits in a chair holding a paper, woman by a TV scolds him for throwing food, crumpled items on the floor. Text: "Henry, there is no throwing food onto the playing field in this house!"

Too into the game

Sure, this marriage cartoon may be exaggerating things … slightly. But as most families can attest, game day is serious business.

16 Travel Cartoons That Find the Funny in Everything
Man carries gas can, woman crosses arms, standing in desert by cacti and distant car. Text: “I told you the tank was half-empty...”

Always be positive

Is this a cartoon about travel mishaps or musings on toxic positivity? You be the judge.

Family cartoon about how parental anxiety increases as children get older.
Woman measures child's height while man marks his anxiety on adjacent wall with labeled signs

Worry warts

This cartoon about aging doesn’t lie: The longer you’re a parent, the more you worry. 

Educational experience ahead for the kids in car
Car with three passengers drives toward sign reading, "Educational Experience Ahead," on a simple road with dashed lines.

Class is in session

Yes, your parents have tons of great advice for you. No, they don’t need to use the entire car ride to give it.

“You want to know what it’s like to be me? Well, it’s 5am, time to get up, bucko.”
Child wakes another from sleep, standing beside bed. Text: “You want to know what it’s like to be me? Well, it’s 5 a.m., time to get up, bucko.”

Wake-up call

When it comes to family cartoons, this one might be a little too relatable. (What’s a parent have to do to get a little R&R around here?)

chris-wildt
Two children, under a tree, discuss rules; one holds a baseball bat, the other sits with crossed arms. Text: “Wash your hands...too much regulation!”

Playing by the rules

They have no idea what’s in store once they reach the Majors, aka adulthood.

“Perhaps your debut can wait until you’re further along in your fitness program.”
Man stands on stage wearing briefs; another man holds a clipboard nearby; audience watches. Text reads: “Dear, perhaps your debut can wait until you’re further along in your fitness program.”

Bodybuilder dad

Dad jokes: Legitimately funny. Dad moonlighting as a bodybuilder? We’ll skip the show.

Step Parents-teachers conference.
Four people sit at a dinner table, engaging in conversation. Text underneath reads: “Don’t forget the Step Parents-Teachers conference tomorrow.”

Parent-teacher conference

Now, wait a minute! Stepparents are parents too, so we’ll be attending that parent-teacher conference, thank you very much.

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