No one ever said being a parent was easy. On top of dealing with all the issues of raising a child or children, also comes the responsibility of keeping them safe and making the best decisions for them and their future. While it is definitely one of the most rewarding things in a person's lifetime (speaking from experience here) it can also be quite challenging. Another stark fact is that not everyone is cut out to be a parent or raise children.

Check out this batch of insane and cringeworthy parents who prove just because you CAN have children doesn't automatically make you cut out to be a parent. You might want to call up your own mother and father after checking out these crazy parents and thank them for being more on the normal side of the parenting spectrum!

This parent is tone-deaf on about 10 different levels.

I'd be in jail if my spouse did this, that's all I'm gonna say about that.

What exactly are onions supposed to ward off?

What is this, the 1920's?

Being overbearing with your kids just teaches them how to be better at lying and sneaking out.

She must be raising them on fast food or something.

The classic bait and switch. One thing I've learned if you say something you need to keep your word, this goes for punishment "threats" as well.