Kids are hilarious, it’s true. Also, they will eviscerate you with burns so hot you’ll have no idea how to treat them – or what to say in response – and give no cares whatsoever.

And we still feed and clothe and house them. Because it’s illegal not to, but also because they’re cute I guess.

No one is dumping these 15 hooligans out on their butts anytime soon, anyway.

15. There was an incident.

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How is this even possible! How do I move this without spilling it everywhere 😂 well played Cerys well played #mumlife #wellplayed #frosties #mess #prankster #daughter #assholekid #kidsaretheworst

A post shared by karen (@karen2208x) on Jan 15, 2017 at 4:09am PST

14. Oh my God…this is not funny.

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Anyone else ready for the Halloween spirit to be over? #notarealbug #kidpranks

A post shared by Anne Smith (@pagesandfields) on Nov 14, 2019 at 12:29pm PST

13. I mean…just sigh.

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Because you know… #myminime #sarcastickid #yesmy5yroldtexts

A post shared by Kristy Cadima (@mrscadima) on Mar 8, 2017 at 1:27pm PST

12. When they technically follow directions, but you still want to kill them.

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What I said was "Get your clothes off the floor." What my 6 year old son heard was "Throw your clothes on the fan to get them off the floor." Clearly I need to be more specific with my instructions. #parentingishard #momofboys #outsmartedbymykids

A post shared by Rebecka (@becka_sai) on Nov 16, 2018 at 12:35pm PST

11. My mother would lose it.

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AFTER I beg him time and time again, "Don't mix the colors!!" He comes up to me like "mom! Look at what I do!" 😐🖕🏽 I swear to GAWD! My kids are trying to kill me by way of OCD! #MyKidsAnAsshole #OhTheHumanity! #TheyNeverListen #MommyHasIssues #PlayDoh #PlayDohDont

A post shared by DeeDee Dudley (@wickedegyptiangoddess) on Jun 4, 2017 at 4:02pm PDT

10. A little smartass in the making. I approve.

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I asked for a cup of water and a straw. Igot a "cup" of water and a straw. #mykidthinkshesfunny

A post shared by Jo Miller, SMS, GPC (@jomillergpc) on May 6, 2015 at 6:22pm PDT

9. Mom, we need to talk.

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I always get such great cards..this one from @rubycyn is this year's Best in Show #funnycards #aintitthetruth #sarcastickids

A post shared by Christine McLeod (@eatgardensleep) on Aug 26, 2019 at 6:46am PDT

8. Hopefully, someone carries a pocket knife.

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When you realize your 21 year old has grown into the smart ass you always hoped he would… • • • #christmas #ducttapeforthewin #smartasskid #appledoesntfallfarfromthetree

A post shared by Ashley Reherman (@ashleyrehermanphotography) on Dec 25, 2018 at 8:34am PST

7. Here’s hoping sister finds it first.

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Anyone else's kid an asshole like mine? He hid this keychain in my bananas n i almost died going for a snack!! #mykidisanasshole #banana #spider #thankskid #mildheartattack

A post shared by Kimberly Veyn-Rushforth (@kimrush11) on Jun 23, 2016 at 3:45pm PDT

6. A bold move from someone who still gets money from their parents.

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Thanks, Chloe! Such a wisenheimer. #daughtergoals #sarcastickid

A post shared by Rayla (@raylalalalala) on Jul 27, 2016 at 9:56am PDT

5. That’s one thing to do when you’re bored, I guess.

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#my8yearoldhasjokes #meankid #ipad #kotex #lordhelpme #myson

A post shared by Hope (@dorothy_blu) on Oct 23, 2018 at 7:36pm PDT

4. Those aren’t the emojis you want to see.

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😒My son doesn’t really want my airplane to crash and burn🙏🏾 #ohlord #militarylife #sarcastickids #takeoffandlanding #whatanass #prayforme #boymomlife #helovesme #helovesmenot #hewisheshewashere #crazykids #thatmomlifetho

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3. It kind of makes you feel loved and watched all at once.

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Anniston’s idea of a prank. #adorable #kidpranks #annistonmarienicole

A post shared by Melissa Barber (@mama_mel_4) on Jan 1, 2020 at 4:59pm PST

2. There is no escape.

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For the love of god, I just want to wipe my ass! #playdate #sleepover #sleepover #sleepovergoals #wtfkid #kids #pranks #kidpranks

A post shared by MH (@middleagedmomdoesstuff) on Dec 22, 2019 at 7:15am PST

1. No more Star Wars for you.

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#hemakesmelaugheveryday #proudmama #sarcastickid

A post shared by Robyn Wice (@bobo202728) on Jan 8, 2020 at 6:44pm PST

Kids really are about the best thing to get you through the rough days. Unless they’re causing the rough days.

It’s a toss-up.

What’s the funniest/meanest thing your kid ever said?

Share it with us in the comments!