35 Funny Tweets About Kids Busting Their Parents

You may think you’re in charge as a parent, but we all know who actually runs the show.

Over the years, the funny moms and dads of Twitter have shared their failed efforts to be sneaky around their kids ― whether it’s eating their Halloween candy or getting rid of excess toys.

We’ve rounded up a hilarious selection. Scroll down for 35 relatable tweets about kids busting their parents.

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