Parents Spill Their I Looked Away For ONE Second Horror Stories
To anyone who has spent any amount of time around children, especially the very young, it will be no surprise that they are like miniature masters of escape. They rely on their unique superpowers for instantaneous access to locations and resources. Because of this, every parent who is asked about this has a tale or two to tell. Are you seriously doubting us? Pay some attention to what these moms and dads think!
Well, These Kids Are Fast
Keeping tabs on a single child is a full-time job in itself, so imagine how much more challenging it is to do so with two. For this reason, a helping hand from another adult or a completely child-proofed home can be a welcome relief. This mother was sure she had done so, but it turned out that her children had conspired to get into mischief. One might wonder why it was slathered in peanut butter. When did she come out of the bathroom? More inquiries are needed from us.
Where Is She
Parents worry about their kids getting lost in public places more than anything else. You can’t be sure if they simply ran away or if they were kidnapped. So, when this mother was worried that she’d lost her child in the store, she had to get down and dirty to track him down.
Where Is She
There were people bustling around, and announcements were being made over the intercom, but the young child remained calm. Thank goodness they tracked him down! Where? In the cart, he had taken refuge. I’m sure this kid got into some serious trouble after that.
Gone In A Minute
A child can disappear in a matter of moments. Consequently, if both parents mistakenly believe their child is being watched, the child has a perfect opportunity to run away.
Gone In A Minute
This kid was on a mission to get to the park, so he decided to stroll there. Obviously, the parents were panicking, but thankfully, the boy was found before he could reach any major thoroughfares.
That’s My Place
Early on, siblings often engage in cruel acts of pranking and harassment. For this reason, you should keep a close eye on them like a security guard to prevent any harm from coming to anyone. But even security personnel have to go to the restroom at some point.
That’s My Place
The mother was out of the house, and the three-year-old ninja naturally rolled up his younger brother like a burrito on the carpet and sat on top of him.
A Lasting Impression
Most people become more reserved as they get older. So, young people don’t suffer from the same negative body image that plagues adults. That’s why they’re totally cool with everyone seeing them in their birthday suit.
A Lasting Impression
Honestly, can you blame this young girl? She hasn’t yet learned that her desire for independence is socially unacceptable. If nothing else, this family has made a lasting impression on their new neighbors.
The Bad One
Small children have not yet learned to avoid potentially dangerous situations because they are not yet taught to be wary of them. The kitchen is one of the riskiest places in any home. As a result, you need to be on your guard at all times.
The Bad One
It’s still hard to believe that a split-second distraction can result in your toddler holding a butcher knife. But things like this do occur!
Brave Little One
Taking the kids on a hike through the wild is a great way to spend quality time together. And because of the potential for harm, there are numerous warning signs posted around the area. You still need to be on your game even if you’re ready to sign. As a result, situations like this arise.
Brave Little One
Dad didn’t take his eyes off his kid for long, so he was able to intervene and save the day. We can completely understand his extreme worry for the remainder of the hike.
Happy Halloween
For children, Halloween ranks among the year’s most anticipated events. That means you’ll be up all night looking for them if you even think about leaving them alone for a second. The lesson here is to keep a close eye on your children at any party they attend.
Happy Halloween
We can only imagine how this parent felt when she realized her child had shifted position despite being told repeatedly not to. Once she was located, however, things likely returned to normal.
A Talent For Escaping
It’s normal to feel tired after a long day of parenting. Once a parent has their children safely buckled in, they may close their eyes for a moment to regroup. However, if their children have a propensity to wander, they can never be entirely confident that they are safe.
A Talent For Escaping
To wit, these kids somehow managed to open the window and escape. Thankfully, it wasn’t a tragic tale because the roof was flat.
Having Fun With Mama
As the old adage goes, “two heads are better than one.” Because children often get into mischief when in groups of two or more, parents need to be especially vigilant when looking after more than one youngster. Like this set of siblings who decided to lock their mother in the garage.
Having Fun With Mama
Even worse, they just laughed and walked away. Thankfully, the mother was able to think on her feet and find a way to safety quickly. It’s safe to assume that they got into some pretty serious trouble as a result.
Bye Front Teeth
Most children lack coordination because they have never had the opportunity to practice using their fine motor skills. As a result, they tend to fall down quite frequently, which is one of the most terrifying things a parent can see. Just contemplating it gives us little jitters.
Bye Front Teeth
That unfortunate kid here who fell and knocked out two teeth. It’s unfortunate that the parents were there and saw what happened, and our hearts go out to them. Let’s just hope they aren’t carrying any regrets. Actually, mishaps occur frequently.
Bottoms Up!
Young children are naturally inquisitive and often fail to grasp the reasoning behind certain restrictions. As a result of their limited worldview, they frequently get similar-looking objects mixed up. So, be very careful if you ever drink an alcoholic beverage disguised as apple juice.
Bottoms Up!
A quick realization that it wasn’t a juice quickly followed for the kid. His face flushed and he heaved a little. He probably felt tired that day and went to bed early as a result. He probably won’t do it again.
Lemme Eat That
Preschoolers have a natural inclination to grab objects and cram them into their mouths. True of every single one of them, and the reason why so many parents have stories of discovering their child with an unwanted object in their mouth.
Lemme Eat That
Like the mother who used her first-aid training to remove the potato from her daughter’s mouth just in time to prevent her from choking. It’s a good thing she attended that course.
A Curious Kid
To spend some quality father-daughter time, this man picked up his daughter and accompanied her to the hardware store. What happened next took him completely by surprise.
A Curious Kid
Seeing your child with an ax in their hands would be a scary sight. At least she willingly gave up the dangerous thing. That almost turned into a truly terrifying tale!
Where Are You
Keeping tabs on one kid is challenging, but four is a whole new ballgame. Three of them looking the same could make things even trickier. Taking the kids out requires you to be on high alert and practically paranoid.
Where Are You
These parents believed they had a foolproof plan in place, but in the blink of an eye, one of their children had disappeared. That must have sparked mass panic, but we have no doubt that the child was ultimately located and is fine.
Ooppss
Pets can be a great teaching tool for kids, but only if they are old enough to handle them responsibly. Like this parent, they don’t realize that their pets can’t eat the same things as them and you may find yourself explaining the circle of life.
Ooppss
The child only wanted to help the fish. Unfortunately, he sneaked something that could have been used to poison his parents. Our hearts go out to the helpless little guy because he was only trying to do good.
No More Plastic Cups
It’s beneficial to establish a routine in which your child can learn to be independent. This family did so by placing a set of cups within reach of their child in a drawer. But eventually, every youngster wishes they could fit in with their older peers.
No More Plastic Cups
This curious youngster’s parent was in the restroom when the time came. The broken top shelf and the child’s backward fall were visible upon reentering the room. What a little heartache that poor parent must have felt!
Look, Mum!
Little ones get overexcited easily, so when they spot a loved one from a distance, they often rush over without thinking. Irrelevant if you have to cut through a throng of people or cross a busy street.
Look, Mum!
So, when this cub spotted her mother bear on the other side of the road, she made it her mission to reach her as soon as possible. Regardless of the fact that jaywalking is a potentially fatal activity when visiting a foreign country.
Almost Drowned
Spending some quality time together as a family is a great idea, and the beach is a fantastic location in which to do so. Fun can be had in both the water and on the sand, so it’s a good thing that both are present at the beach. However, unsupervised play can lead to unpleasant consequences for kids.
Almost Drowned
Seeing nothing but their daughter’s hat floating must have been terrifying for her parents. It’s only human to worry that the worst will happen.
Should Be In The Garbage Then
There are a variety of reasons why parents tell their young children little white lies. However, as is usually the case when we lie, the truth eventually emerges; such was the case with Cookie-Gate.
Should Be In The Garbage Then
This bright youngster deserves credit for going above and beyond by throwing away what she deemed to be disgusting cookies. We can bet that mom got savvier the next time she attempted to make a batch of treats that her kid wouldn’t eat.
Playtime
To a child who doesn’t yet understand the concept of limits, play can easily become dangerous. Using a bat to beat up on your father is a prime illustration of this. Despite the fact that foam was used in this instance, the bat’s core material is still wood.
Playtime
The worst part is that after committing the crime, the kid drank his father’s alcoholic beverage like a thug. After this, I’m sure this kid was sent to his room for days.
Better Luck Next Time Mama
Having to deal with a misbehaving child is a nightmare, especially if you are not in the right frame of mind. This mother, who was only four weeks removed from childbirth and trying to do the right thing by delivering her child to daycare, has our deepest sympathies.
Better Luck Next Time Mama
When her daughter flat-out refused to go to school with her, her mother jumped out of the car in a huff to take her there. It’s sneaky to lock your parents out of the car.
Crayons And A Toddler
Keeping children occupied is one strategy for minimizing anxiety about their potential for mischief. At least, that’s what this mother decided to do. Unfortunately for her, things didn’t go as planned.
Crayons And A Toddler
The toddler had his crayons in his nose within two seconds of opening the box. That’s exactly what it sounds like: a recipe for disaster.
Future Hairstylist
Leaving this tiny terror alone, even for a second, seems to be an impossible task. Evidently, she is considering a career as a hairstylist and also enjoys taking baths while fully clothed.
Future Hairstylist
It’s a good thing hair can regenerate, so maybe things will get back to normal soon. While that is happening, Mom should buy a few hats to hide the thinning area.
Babies And Dogs
The challenges of raising a young sibling pair are considerable. While your attention is focused on one, the other is free to engage in a variety of activities. Like, without asking, they decide to take their new puppy for a walk around the neighborhood.
Babies And Dogs
The good news is that the little explorer was apprehended by a kind neighbor who offered to walk him back home. We also find it very sweet how close the dog is to the little boy.
Sliced Finger Instead Of Carrot
Oftentimes, children will imitate their parents in small ways by completing chores they have observed their parents perform. Things like tending to plants and slicing vegetables. However, we fear something terrible will happen if the latter occurs.
Sliced Finger Instead Of Carrot
Sad to say, the unfortunate events that befell this carrot-peeler only served to underscore our point. But don’t worry too much; he survived to tell the story, which is now more amusing than frightening.
Treadmill Isn’t Just For Running
Kids get themselves into all sorts of trouble because of their natural curiosity. They are curious about the inner workings of everything and the motivations behind the status quo. This curiosity, however, can be the impetus for dangerous situations.
Treadmill Isn’t Just For Running
Their curiosity was piqued by the prospect of what might happen if they put their cousin on the treadmill at top speed. Even though they waited until dad wasn’t looking, they were discovered.
Daylight Savings Time
Dessert is something that, no matter how old you are, you will always want. It’s the kind of tasty treat that wouldn’t judge your mood if you indulged in it at odd hours. So, it takes some kind of superpower to say no when someone puts a pie in front of you.
Daylight Savings Time
That’s why it’s no surprise that the kids ate all the pie when their aunt wasn’t looking. But the icing on the cake is their explanation. That’s right, we’re in the zone right now.
Hi, Neighbor
Keeping track of children can be challenging in a multi-unit dwelling where residents routinely prop open their apartment doors. In most cases, this indicates the presence of a warm and welcoming community spirit in which individuals readily interact with one another. However, this open-door policy cannot be without restrictions.
Hi, Neighbor
Seeing a mysterious kid chilling in our living room, watching TV, would definitely give us the creeps. It’s unlikely that our lives are in danger, but it will still give you a good scare.
Fooling Around
This next story is guaranteed to have you in fits of laughter. We’re just glad we happened upon this one, what with the naughty little girl and her inability to open the door.
Fooling Around
However, the older sibling probably didn’t find it funny at all. What children can accomplish in a short time frame is truly remarkable. Perhaps it was her older sibling who came to the rescue.
All Happened Too Fast
Many young people aim to reach the pinnacle of achievement. They look at it as an obstacle that must be overcome. That’s why it’s common to find ecstatically joyful children high in the trees. It’s terrifying for parents to consider that higher is better.
All Happened Too Fast
Therefore, we can understand why this boy climbed onto his dresser, but the birthday suit and diaper cream don’t make much sense. Where did his mind go?
Where’s My Kid
As hard as you try, it’s impossible to constantly monitor your kids. They always seem to find a way to evade your best efforts to catch them. When this occurs in a public setting, it can be particularly unsettling.
Where’s My Kid
Let’s put our best foot forward and assume the older child was quickly located and returned. On the other hand, we can almost guarantee that the poor father was going crazy during the time he was missing.
No, Baby!
We all gain a common set of life lessons as we grow. This includes both the foods we should eat and those we should avoid. When you’re a kid, though, you can’t help but be in the dark.
No, Baby!
A similar tale could develop if the parents in question weren’t paying adequate attention to their children. I know what you’re thinking, but this is a pretty gross story, but it’s also pretty funny. For those of us who weren’t physically present, at any rate.
1, 2, 3, GO!
Most children are naturally curious and adventurous, and since more parents are staying at home with them, they are exposed to this more frequently. Particularly challenging is dealing with this while also juggling the demands of work and raising children.
1, 2, 3, GO!
This father was attempting to take a business call when he witnessed his son take off through the air like a rocket. Thankfully, his startled reaction to the sudden movement was muted. Even luckier is the fact that he caught his son in time to prevent any serious harm.
Where Did All The Syrup Go
Pancakes are a kid classic because they are sugary, airy, and delicious. Be cautious about letting the children access the syrup. Mostly due to the fact that they’ll use too much of it, but also because of this, on their pancakes.
Where Did All The Syrup Go
Unfortunately, not every young person has learned yet that sticky substances are a major nuisance. When a parent calls in their own mother or father, you know it’s bad.
Scars
Children often mimic their parents’ actions. Even the nature of the thing is irrelevant. To that end, she found a way to climb into the bathroom sink and shave like her dad. We’ll never know how she got a razor out of the sink.
Scars
We do know that she severely injured herself by cutting, as evidenced by the scars that remain twenty years later. What should we learn from this? Throw away or lock up any items that could cause injury. Otherwise, children will find and use them.
Baby Smurf
Organizational and household Christmas celebrations are common. Feel free to put on your best attire and make new friends here. Like this boy, you’ll need to put in a lot of work in advance if you want to impress your party guests.
Baby Smurf
He found his way to the nail polish and gave himself a full Smurf makeover. Though, we can guarantee that the explanation for this event was one of the party’s most talked-about stories.
The Ultimatum
This is a story that would give any parent a heart attack, but at least there’s a happy ending.
The Ultimatum
The parent’s call to poison control following their child’s ingestion of a pack of cigarettes caused them to finally decide to kick the habit. Incredible how much our children can change us as people.
Could Be A Nice Pet
When children are young, they naturally gravitate toward their parents. That’s why lots of parents tend to bring their kids along on every outing. To keep children occupied while adults get work done, they frequently provide toys.
Could Be A Nice Pet
Even though the mother did that, her child still became mildly distracted. As she briefly left the child to load the washing machine, she discovered that the child had made a new friend: a snake. Just the thought of a snake would have sent us reeling, but that’s because we’re scared of them.