Spare a thought for these poor parents as their mischievous kids fall into the loo, get stuck in a shop freezer and doodle on the dog

UNFORTUNATELY, there’s no instruction manual that comes with having children so we all have to learn on the job.

And one of the first things new parents will learn is that kids cause chaos – lots of it.

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From drawing on dogs to covering the TV in paint, kids have an uncanny ability make the biggest mess in the shortest amount of time.

Luckily these parents saw the funny side, and took a photo of their child’s sticky (sometimes literally) situation.

So if your little ones have just made a mess, clean it up in a minute and have a browse through this gallery first.

You might feel a bit better knowing you don’t have to tackle one of these epic messes, and also you’re on alone when it comes to child-shaped disasters.

Ruff day

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Don’t go chasing waterfalls

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Sticky situation

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Waterboy

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A steep ask

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It’s written all over their faces

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Getting the chop

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Going potty

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Great minds

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Painting the town… white?

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Toilet humour

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What was she inking?

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Reddy for her close-up

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Flour power

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Cold-hearted

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Dog’s dinner

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Partners in crime

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