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The funniest parenting fails from NYC families (September 5)

Sometimes, we're bad moms and dads, okay? Laugh now and (definitely) deny it later. Seriously, nobody's perfect.

Written by
Hannah Doolin
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Between idyllic trips to NYC's 25 best playgrounds in New York City, exploring amazing museum exhibits for kids and enjoying family lunches at your favorite family restaurants, life can be less than picture-perfect. Let's be real-even the best moms and dads make a mistake now and then! See our favorite funny fails from parents around the city.

"I let the kids watch some Nick Jr. shows on our DVR and they deleted The Bachelorette finale. I may have teared up a little." —Tina, Brooklyn

"I was leaving in a hurry for my hair appointment and backed up out of the driveway, directly into the babysitter's car." —Diana, Staten Island
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"After helping my son with his science project, he came home crying because he got a D+. I was never very good at physics..." —Melanie, Brooklyn

"We gave our toddler the car keys to play with when she was fussy. Now we can't find the car keys." —Eric, Manhattan
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"My kids asked me what chicken nuggets were REALLY made of. I told them they were made from fairies...as a joke. They cried." —Vanessa, Queens

"I let my toddler crawl under the table during our dinner party. She yanked a tablecloth and sent lasagna flying into our guests' laps!" —Caroline, Manhattan
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"Our first grader told his class that Game of Thrones is his favorite show, and his teacher is VERY concerned. My husband and I really need to stop with the recaps at dinnertime." —Sabrina, Manhattan

"My daughter told me she liked Miley Cyrus' VMA outfits?!" —Angela, Bronx
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"I noticed something in my daughter's pockets after our annual family BBQ. She had collected all the Jell-O shot cups to use for her dolls' tea parties..." —Bridget, Queens

"I never give my boys a bath on days we go to the pool. It counts!" —Colleen, Brooklyn
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