Parents everywhere are totally hooked on the HBO series, Game of Thrones. It’s easy to see why! Every mom and dad I know is counting down the minutes until bedtime, just so they can dive into the next thrilling episode. With its mix of bloodshed, political intrigue, and unexpected plot twists as the kingdoms battle for the Iron Throne, it’s oddly relatable. In many ways, parenting mirrors the dramatic chaos of Westeros. Here are 10 amusing ways that parenting is just like Game of Thrones:
- Every day, you find yourself outsmarted by a pint-sized mastermind who’s only half your height. Seriously, how do they do it?
- When your little subjects decide to revolt, be prepared for your nice clothes to become a canvas for whatever mess they’ve concocted.
- Your home has been overtaken by a horde of tiny marauders. They may call themselves toddlers, but judging by the chaos in the living room, they’re clearly a Dothraki khalasar.
- A “small council” manages your daily life too, filled with infighting and disagreements. You may often feel tempted to unleash your inner warrior to restore order.
- The ominous words “Winter is Coming” send shivers down your spine. As the snow piles up, you brace yourself for stir-crazy kids stuck indoors, clamoring for entertainment while time stretches endlessly.
- Just when you think you’ve secured an ally, they turn on you. You whip up a grilled cheese, only to hear “Wait, I wanted peanut butter and jelly! Strawberry jelly, please!”
- Mother of Dragons? We feel you, Daenerys! Juggling multiple kids is a constant source of worry. Will they eat their veggies? Will someone kidnap them? And for the love of the old gods, when will the screeching stop?
- Often, parents find themselves ruled by a tiny tyrant. You might shout, “No! You will wear matching shoes, eat something besides chicken tender breading, and stop hitting your sibling!”
- In the thick of an epic tantrum, you might find yourself crying out, “I yield!” Fine, wear that winter coat like one of the Night’s Watch even when it’s 90 degrees. You’re ready to throw in the towel for now — but don’t worry, there will always be another battle.
- While Game of Thrones is pure fantasy, every parent would go to war, fight, or even die to protect their kids. Perhaps that’s what makes the show so captivating for us.
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In summary, parenting and Game of Thrones share a wild array of unexpected twists and turns, from tiny tyrants to epic battles over snacks. It’s a chaotic adventure, but one we wouldn’t trade for anything!