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17 Homework Memes That Tell It Like It Is

Because the only one that really likes homework is the dog.

Homework—love it or hate it, it’s a universal experience for most teachers (and students). And while both sides of the homework debate have merit, why not just accept it and have a good laugh? Here, 17 of our favorite homework memes.

1. Dang, they’re on to us.

2. Pulling. Hair. Out.

3. Life is hard.

4. Listen to Yoda.

5. The REAL reason teachers give homework.

6. Can I get a witness?

7. Homework as dirty word?

8. Making a clean getaway.

9. Teacher reality.

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10. Oh yeah, we know that look.

11. Help me understand.

12. If they ask me one more time…

13. Another teacher reality.

14. Umm, umm, umm.

15. Parenting reality.

16. Say what?!?

17. It’s not my fault, really.

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60++ Absolutely Hilarious Homeschool Memes, Jokes & Cartoons for Moms

Huge collection of absolutely hilarious homeschooling memes, jokes, funny quotes, and cartoons for every parent to enjoy, while you are trapped at home with kids during quarantine, and are forced to homeschool.

The Year 2020 was definitely a challenge for every parent who was forced to join the homeschool crew: our collection of funny quarantine memes and cartoons will show you the truth behind homeschooling. Let’s laugh about it together and have some fun! Hopefully, we’ll be coming out of this crisis soon and will be able to truly appreciate the profession of a teacher, and the school system, however flawed. 

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..and then Quarantine Happens

Can you imagine, prior to the COVID pandemic only about 3% of North America's kids were homeschooled! Over the recent year, during this crazy no-joke year-long quarantine, some parents are willing to be completely responsible for teaching their children. Others simply have no other choice.. that's why the searches for homeschooling resources have surged.

As parents are battling covid uncertainty, and total frustration over needing to homeschool their kids, the search for homeschooling memes, cartoons, and jokes have also surged tenfold! What's the best way to relieve all this stress after all?! So let's dive in and have some fun

Can You Imagine? Kids Staying Home!

Are you excited to spend more time with YOUR kids?!! This homeschooling cartoon has become a reality for many of us: “ Holy crap. the news says they might close the schools for weeks because of the coronavirus! Can you imagine being quarantined with our kids? Well, that's scary. “

Regardless of how you answered the previous question, it looks like having kids at home and needing to figure out how to homeschool them is now the reality for the nearest future – no joke! I know many moms who are terrified! Are you? Homeschool meme: “ Schools: We're shutting down. Keep your kids home. Parents: Keep them in my house? Where I live? “

Coming from a family of teachers, I remember it saying many times – I will never become a teacher! It looks like the Universe have played a joke on us all… in addition to everything else moms do, we now need to learn to homeschool our kids – overnight – and sometimes in subjects, we have never been good at ourselves!

The next homeschooling meme explains it all perfectly! Parents: “What the hell? I don't know how to teach 4th-grade math and science!” School districts: “You're gonna learn today.”

Some parents are even shy to tell their kids about homeschooling, worrying that this news might upset them. I remember my school days well, I loved to stay home! Do you think the next homeschooling meme could be true? Kids invented coronavirus only to stay home all day and play video games?..

Hilarious homeschooling meme: Parents homeschooling for coronavirus are about to find out that it wasn't the teachers.

New To Homeschooling Memes and Jokes

As said, I never imagined myself to be a teacher, nor do any of my mom-friends. Yet we have to figure out homeschooling on the fly – for someone it may be fun, for others it all sounds like a joke. As we go along watching homeschooling youtube videos, scavenging the internet for homeschooling resources , downloading printables, and buying homeschool curriculums from experienced homeschooling moms – very often we still feel frustrated.

Day 1 of Homeschool. Expectation vs Reality

You may have three degrees and a line-up of awards, but figuring out how to homeschool your kids may still be a challenge! Here is a perfect quarantine homeschooling cartoon that explains it all!

I feel parents are all excited about first day of school as they want their kids to be gone from the house, if even for a little bit! Not that excited about the first day of homeschooling, are you? How do you like this “ Not one d#$m first day school picture! ” funny homeschooling meme?

Quarantine schedule? Good try! Do you believe your family can adhere to it for even a week? Good for you!

Homeschooling your kids really is testing your patience! Love this 8:00 am homeschool meme!

I find this following twitter homeschooling joke hilarious and 100% truth! Who had the same experience? I do now demand that teachers be paid a million!

..and how would you teach something that you have long forgotten? Would you take a class on the elementary school math first?

“ Mums thinking of how they're going to keep their children occupied ” funny meme. Lol!

Creative ways to take on covid-imposed homeschooling: everyone is having fun!

Homeschooling Day 2, 3…

Yes! you have survived the first day! what's next?! Let's think of the requirement to be working from home, homeschooling your kids, take care of yourself, the family, and the house, and gazillion other things as the best ever Project Management course, and the toughest ever psychological training you will ever get.

Funny! By day two of homeschool some moms are wondering how to get a kid transferred out of their class!

Other moms are doing decent job at homeschooling, and it is only fair we come up with some sorts of Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day!

Yet other moms are soooo tired of homeschooling… which one are you?

They say that keeping a journal helps with anything, even with homeschooling. Have you tried? Love this “special kid” homeschool reality meme!

This Rambo homeschool meme is my absolute favourite! I only have one kid… how do moms with three or more children do the homeschooling, I have no idea! You guys are my heros!

I can definitely relate to the next homeschool meme. By the end of the day juggling your kids against your work, you certainly feel exhausted and ready to start snapping left and r ight!

Homeschool / quarantine logic meme: one hour here (homeschooling your child) is 7 years on earth. hahahaha!

Coronavirus quarantine was definitely successful in reversing roles! Now that's funny!

Parents: “ I need your help with my kids. They won't do their homework or listen to me!” Teachers: “ They don't act like that in my class. What are you doing to cause this? “

Funny homeschooling joke: “ Homeschooling is going well. Two students suspended for fighting and one teacher fired for drinking on the job. “

Does it ever feel like homeschooling takes soooo much energy from you that you age quicker? Can you relate to this homeschool parent meme?

Homeschooling joke: imagined vs reality. Can you relate?

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Experienced Homeschooling Parents Share Experience Through Memes

So.. quarantine happened, schools are closed and parents need to learn to homeschool. That is a fact.

Who should we ask the advice from? Right! The experts! The homeschool parents. Remember I said there was only 3% of homeschooled kids in North America before the pandemic shut down our schools? You guessed it, homeschooling resources and expertise are in high demand now, even some public schools are hiring homeschooling consultants – I am not joking!

I find that one of the best resources for homeschooling knowledge, as well as jokes and memes of course, are Homeschool Moms Facebook Groups!

Homeschool moms have been joked about and laughed at for so long, yet now the joke is on us! Please, professional homeschool moms, help us!

Now we all can appreciate how much effort, planning, coordination and courage is required to homeschool our children.

So when a non-homeschooling mom says they're tired, I always remember this funny meme! (I tried to make that funny face too, doesn't work on my face, hahaha!)

Let me tell you a secret. After starting homeschooling due to quarantine, my biggest discovery wasn't being frustrated with my child, nor was it trying to find homeschooling resources, nor finding ways to entertain my pre-schooler. The truth was much simpler: I was BORED. Homeschooling really tested my patience. I had to sit still and meditate while my 5yo son attempted to trace letters and numbers. I had to take a moment and appreciate that although my grown-up mind is much faster and is rushing to get ahead, what my son is doing – slowly learning to write – is a BIG deal and a big achievement for my little one. Patience. patience. patience.

“The Homeschool Method” via Memes, Funny Jokes and Cartoons

Homeschool is not about what you do, but how you do it! Based on tips from other homeschool moms and dads, I present to you some of the most creative methods of getting homeschooling done – all through memes, cartoons and jokes of course!

Homeschool idea meme: Dad challenges kids to draw him sleeping so he can have a nap!

Homeschooling idea joke: get your kids exercised through a roller-skating party!

Homeschooling idea – not a joke, can actually be very useful: Need a break? Ask Alexa (Siri, Google) to teach your kids something! why would we have all this expensive technology anyways, if it can't read a book to your child?

As parents are tired of homeschooling, why not bring in a substitute teacher: Grandma!

Homeschooling tip: some dads decide to choose their own sanity over screen-time “policy”. Great news: there are many good quality youtube shows that support homeschooling in many subjects, from crafts to environment and sustainability. Why not use it?

Homeschooling tips from creative moms: you can have fun with even the most common boring stuff, like taking out garbage and doing laundry.

Pretty much anything you do around the house can become a homeschool project!

This homeschool mom meme is absolutely hilarious! I feel exactly that sometimes! So funny…

Lol! Even our pets suffer from homeschooling! Look at this meme of how a homeschool art class turned out for a poor puppy… “P lay with the kids, they said. It'll be fun, they said “

Homeschooling not-so-a-joke idea: Reading lessons using subs! Feeling guilty about your kids watching too much TV? Just mute it & put the subtitles on. Boom! Now they're reading!

Some homeschooling moms have fun with the projects they create! Can you blame them?

But really… how are you doing? Choose your style of homeschooling using this meme:

But What About The Kids?

It is definitely fun to see parents' reactions to coronavirus restrictions and the need to start homeschooling their little ones. But what about the kids?.. Here is a small collection of memes, jokes, and cartoons that can shed some light on how our kids are taking the homeschool! Hilarious!

“Regular” kids got school canceled due to coronavirus quarantine. That's typically a celebration: sleeping-in, video games, no homework… Do homeschooled children celebrate too? Nope! Business as usual.

Yet, being homeschooled is a great opportunity to get way ahead of everyone else, and really tailor the material to an individual child's abilities rather than simply age.

School curriculum aside, a big change for kids who now require to be homeschooled due to quarantine is socialization. Love this funny homeschool photo joke idea for a car sticker: “Caution! Unsocialized Homeschoolers on Board”

One may start to believe that homeschoolers don't have friends. Hey, homeschooling Moms, tell us, is that True or False?

Sick from school while homeschooling? Stay home – same room! OMG this is just so funny!

I find this funny! So can you tell the difference between kids that are being homeschooled on regular basis vs. “regular kids” that just started? Lol. “ Yes, I'm homeschooled! Why do you ask? “

Caution: some kids may find homeschooling working for them very well 🙂 All those flexible meals and flexible naps!

Homeschooling “Lessons Learned” Through Memes, Jokes and Cartoons…

The coronavirus, the quarantine, the school closures and the other significant changes that year 2020 brought about was definitely a change. But also a great opportunity to learn to adjust, to develop flexibility and start trying something new. Let's see what we learned from all of it! This sub-collection of memes, jokes and cartoons is here to help!

The biggest eye-opener joke for dads not-so-a-joke-anymore: “..and just like that, nobody ever asked a stay-at-home Mom what she does all day ever again”

I want to believe that Moms, well, actually all parents, whether new to homeschooling or not, became stronger, more powerful, emotionally-stable, more patient, and organized. Yeah.. right! Funny meme: “if a homeschool mom is talking to herself, is she crazy, or is it a parent-teacher conference?”

Speaking of moms talking to themselves, and so many roles moms are now playing… could not pass by this homeschool meme – one of my favorites! “ Got in trouble with the teacher… I hope she doesn't call herself.”

Although seems like a funny joke, this homeschooling Instagram-mom can't be more right: “All it took was an apocalyptic virus to get us to the simpler times we longed for, when parents didn't have to cart their kids to a hundred activities a week, and could just send them outside to play!”

One of my favorite lessons learned through this quarantine and coronavirus crisis is – I no longer care what other people think of me! My life is about me, my family, my happiness, and my health. Judge me all you want, I no longer care! Same for the homeschooling mom on this meme: “ It's 6:30, she's wearing pajamas and slippers, drinking a glass of wine and teaching her kid to how to ride a bike .”

Speaking about pajamas and not giving a slightest thought about what other people think: this homeschool year book meme is soooo funny!

Give it another year… and next year's school pictures will be absolutely precious too!

This funny meme aka joke-statement can't be more right: “ If the schools are closed for too long, the parents are gonna find a vaccine before the scientists do.”

…because if the vaccine is not found and implemented quickly, just imagine the results! Here is a cool joke I found on twitter: “ you think it's bad now? in 20 years our country will be run by people homeschooled by day drinkers…. “

And one final thought on our homeschooling memes, funny jokes, and cartoons extravaganza, and I hope you agree: “ Making it through this year 2020 is an achievement. That alone will be something to celebrate. ”

Have you enjoyed our large collection of homeschooling memes, homeschool mom jokes, funny quotes, and cartoons about homeschoolers? Which one was your favorite?!! POST IN COMMENTS!

Homeschooling is Not a Joke!

As parents ourselves, we now understand that homeschooling is hard. Sometimes, you just need to find time to laugh at all the mess that comes with it. Yet, sometimes you may need to look to start looking for help – that is absolutely normal! Not every parent was born to become a teacher, and that is ok.

As we ventured out onto the homeschooling journey with our pre-schooler son Cosmos, we started looking for appropriate homeschooling resources “for dummies” – not an easy task either! We did not know where to even start! Luckily for you, we of course put together a quick reference guide to homeschooling based on what we found. Hopefully, it will help you too! Homeschooling Resources for Families Who Love Travel and Flexibility

As our family is very travel and eco-focused, we have found that study materials for toddlers and pre-schoolers on these topics are somewhat limited. Therefore we put together our own! Our homeschooling study materials are now available to you as downloadable printables at our TpT store !

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Rebecca Devitt

March 2, 2022 at 3:52 am

Hi there, If you want to use my meme (which I paid to have created), can you link back to my website at howdoihomeschool.com? It’s the link with the child looking smart as a building burns in the background. Thank you.

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Relatable AF Memes About Homework

By Kim Bongiorno

If you thought homework was a pain in the butt when you were a kid, just wait until your own kids are old enough to get assignments. Whether they’re the little kids’ coloring pages or the older kids’ humanities service projects, or—every parent’s worst nightmare—reading logs, homework makes after-school time the worst time of the day. There will be tears, tantrums, and even some time-outs for all parties involved, but at least we can laugh about it through the medium of relatable memes. Misery loves company, right?

So come commiserate with some of the funniest parents sneaking onto the world wide web in between their Google searches for how, exactly, to multiply fractions. Their hysterical memes cover the full range of the homework hell that is our burden to bear.

Homework Memes That Are Relatable AF

Homework meme #1.

You’ll learn soon enough that you should have paid closer attention. via Julie Burton

Homework Meme #2

Honestly, homework is the one thing we dislike about back-to-school time. via Sarcastic Mommy

Homework Meme #3

What you don't have to worry about is wondering whether or not your kid has homework to do that night.

via Brenna Jennings of Suburban Snapshots

Homework Meme #4

Twenty minutes of reading is NEVER this difficult -- unless the teacher tells them to do it.

via Science of Parenthood

Homework Meme #5

I mean, it's tricky when you're a little fuzzy on the details after all this time.

via Unicorn Moms

Homework Meme #6

Fact: you were much better at this stuff back when you were actually in elementary school.

via WhereTheEffIsMyHandbook

Homework Meme #7

Though, it's not just the stuff that came easily to you back then that you have to relive.

via It’s Really 10 Months

Homework Meme #8

Homework time is a great time to let them prove how responsible they can be.

via Bluebonnet Babies by Molly England

Homework Meme #9

It's also a great time to show how difficult one can make even the simplest things in life.

via How to Be a Dad

Homework Meme #10

But it’s my turn with my laptop!

via The Parent Normal

Homework Meme #11

Let's be honest: some days we know who this homework is really for.

via Can I Get Another Bottle of Whine?

Homework Meme #12

On the bright side, at least it can be self-aware at times.

via Marlebean

Homework Meme #13

Plus, it helps us narrow down exactly what we hope for our children.

via Rodney Lacroix

Homework Meme #14

Bonus: helping your kids out can raise your self-esteem.

via Housewife of Hell

Homework Meme #15

And at the end of each day, it's easy to know when their homework is finally complete. via The Mom TruthBomb

Kim Bongiorno is an author, freelance writer, and the award-winning blogger behind Let Me Start By Saying . She lives in New Jersey with her handsome husband and two charmingly loud kids, who she pretends to listen to while playing on Facebook and Twitter. If she were less tired, she'd totally add something really clever to her bio so you'd never forget this moment. Visit Kim on Facebook,   Twitter , and Pinteres t.

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45 Funny School Memes Every Student Will Love

1. Laugh at your own misery

2. alert alert it’s school time, 3. emotions around the year , 4. are you excited , 5. pump your kids, 6. forgot to do homework , 7. do your homework now, 8. it’s so unfair , 9. summer vacation homework , 10. homework is fun .

Capturing a child’s attention is not an easy thing. There are so many distractions present around them that they can easily lose interest in one thing. You can use visual and funny school memes to retain your child’s attention for a long time. 

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Memes are funny images with witty and relatable one-liners that have sarcastic spin. The school memes revolve around students’ daily struggles, moments, and lessons with which they can better connect. 

To lighten up the experience, here are some funny school memes around the first day of school, classroom rules, back to school, math, exams, homework, and more. Enjoy these relatable and humorous snapshots of the school experience!

This post will share the funniest school memes that you can use to make school life interesting for your children. Let’s have a look. 

45 Educational Yet Funny School Memes

School memes are not only fun — but they are also educational, informative, and helpful to engage students . Parents can use memes in several ways to make their children excited about school activities , such as:

5 Funny Back to School Memes

Going back to school after a long summer break can be challenging for kids. Therefore, you can share some fun and relatable memes to excite your child about going back to school and new class.

This cute kid crying image with a witty one-liner will make your kids laugh at their own misery. It is a perfect meme to warm your kids about going back to school. 

Alert your kids with this back-to-school meme and inform them to organize their calendars with a new school schedule. 

Share this every month expression meme with your child and have a great laugh with them.

Let’s poke your kids around and see how they feel about going back to school.

With this meme, you can make the first day of school entertaining for your little people.

5 School Homework Memes 

Homework is not a fun school activity! But you can make it fun with some engaging and happening homework memes. 

Does your kid often forget to do homework? This meme can help you remind them to always do homework on time. 

When you see your kids chatting with their friends instead of doing homework, don’t yell at them. Just send them this wise and sarcastic meme. 

Understand your kids’ homework issues to motivate them to do their homework on time. 

Are your kids bummed about getting loads of homework for summer vacations? This meme can help you cheer them up!

You can bond with your teenagers using this hilarious and extremely relatable school meme. 

5 School Exam Memes

Exam time is a stressful period for both parents and children. However, you can release some of the exam stress with quirky exam memes. 

11. Why aren’t my exams over yet? 

If your kids are complaining about their friend’s and cousin’s exams being already over, diffuse the situation with this hilarious meme. 

12. Refreshment Meme 

You can refresh your kid’s minds with this meme and give them a few minutes to simply relax. 

13. Share some exam dilemma! 

Take some stress off your kiddo’s brain by empathizing with them during sleep-deprived exam time. 

14. Let’s laugh over spilled milk

When your kids are stressed about their performance in the test, show them how to laugh over spilled milk with this animated meme.

15. It’s your test 

When the Call of Duty is more important for your kids than a test, this meme might reduce some of your stress. 

5 Online School Memes

Online schools have been a great challenge for students, teachers, and parents. So, you can share a few fun memes in your kids’ school group to laugh at all of your online learning struggles. 

16. On camera class panic 

This is one of the most relatable memes that every student has experienced during online classes.

17. Oops moments 

Online classes have been a great challenge for parents, and this meme can perfectly show that.

18. Oh boy!

You can have a great laugh while remembering the time when your kid was alone, stuck in the online class.

19. First online class 

Recreate the memory of your child’s first online class with this epic LOL meme. 

20. Feel your child’s pain 

Online classes are not at all easy! And this meme is a perfect way to tell your kids that you sympathize with them and fully understand their pain. 

5 Math School Memes

Most students hate math and its complicated equations. So, you can use some funny yet sarcastic memes to spike your kid’s interest in mathematics. 

21. Fun math equation 

If your kid is bad at solving algebraic math problems, instead of scolding them, laugh at their failed math equations to make them realize their mistake sarcastically. 

22. Algebra will be algebra 

So, yeah! Algebra has a tendency to over complicate a simple thing.

23. It’s going to be easy 

If your kids are stressed about math class, use this cute meme to cheer them up.

24. What just happened? 

Every math student can relate to this meme! One eye blink in a math class can cost you a full academic year. 

25. Ohh! 

That’s an epic math meme that you can share with your family group. 

5 First Day of School Memes

1. first-day shock.

“First-day jitters? More like first-day shock!”

2. Time warp

“When summer break feels like it ended yesterday. Time warp, anyone?”

3. First-day lies

The truth about the first day of school: lies we all tell ourselves!

4. Types of kids

There are two types of kids on the first day: ready and…not so ready.

5. First-day survival

Surviving the first day back like a champ!

5 Funny Teacher Memes

1. world stopped.

Did we do anything while I was absent? Nope, the whole world stopped for you.

2. Attendance check!

Did I or Did I nott?!

3. Teacher struggle

Teacher life: from glam in September to barely hanging on in March. The struggle is real!

4. Brick wall

Teachers giving instructions to their class: talking to a brick wall.

5. Restroom excuse

When a student asks to go to the restroom right after their best friend. Nice try, buddy!

5 Funny Student Memes

1. homework shock.

That moment when you realize you had homework… oops!

2. Silent confusion!

When the teacher asks for questions, but you don’t even know what to ask.

3. Classroom silence

Teacher’s trap: stand until you point out who’s talking. Cue the silence.

4. Moment of pride!

When the teacher uses you as a good example. Feeling proud!

5. Biggest lie of all time!

I think I will remember it, I will pass on writing!

5 Funny Classroom Memes

1. teacher’s patience.

Teachers be like: ‘I’ll wait till it’s quiet…’ and then this happens.

2. Pretend work

When your teacher walks by, so you pretend to work. Master of disguise!

3.  Classroom chaos

Teacher leaves the class for a second, and chaos ensues!

4. Bestie surprise

When your bestie walks into the classroom on the first day. Best day ever!

5. Oh!! It’s the wrong class!

Everyone’s face when you enter the wrong classroom. Awkward!

How Can School Memes Help Children Adjust to School Routine?

School memes help to present different aspects of school life in a fun manner, such as homework, back-to-school, extracurricular activities , and so on. When you often share memes with your children, it can help to:

1. Make school activities fun

Every child dreads homework or going back to school after the summer holidays. So, here are some funny and sarcastic memes that can ease students’ nerves and excite them about boring school activities. 

2. Nurture a student and teacher bond

Memes can work as icebreakers among students and teachers. It can help to build a friendly bond between teachers and students. 

3. Helpful to explain social topics

Using memes, you can easily make your child aware of different social issues in a light way like human rights, global warming, etc. 

4. Introduce classroom rules

Classroom Rules are not easily accepted by students. But you can use sarcastic and hilarious memes to make your child understand the importance of classroom rules.

5. Teach new concepts

Complicated math equations and science experiments can become interesting when they are paired with quirky memes. 

6. Analyze performance

School memes can help you analyze your child’s performance in school. You can ask your child to create funny memes to explain new topics that they have learned in school. 

School Memes Are Just Awesome!

School memes are not only hilarious. They can help parents bond with their kids and understand their struggles. Memes can also help to express complicated emotions in a fun way. In addition, young minds better engage with visual and entertaining content. 

We know being a parent, your plate is already full. Therefore, we have already shared awesome school memes with you. So, use them all and celebrate some happy moments with your kids. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should you use memes to teach your kids.

Humor is the best emotion to engage and bond with your children. Thus, when you use school memes, you can lighten up the mood at your home. Instead of scolding, you can use fun and sarcastic memes to make learning engaging for your child.

Are memes a language?

Memes are a digital age language that helps you bond with young minds. Most memes contain elements like culture, objects, phrases, videos, music, and more. All these multimedia components can be useful to make kids understand your view of points.

How do you make school memes?

Here’s how you can quickly make a school meme:

• Choose your vocabulary wisely
• Pick a relatable topic
• Select a funny image
• Use sarcastic and hilarious one-liners

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From getting caught by a tiny terror while trying to get down and dirty, to taking them to doctors appointments and returning them to school well fed (and showing off about it) to the 'Don't be mad but..' line we've all heard 100 times before and everything in between - this week there's a meme every mom and dad can relate to here.

From mastering the art of one-handed snack preparation to decoding child logic, these memes are a collective nod that says, "You're not alone in this parenting circus."

So, whether you're wiping spaghetti off the walls or negotiating with mini me's, this week, we're here to provide a moment of laughter in the wonderfully chaotic world of parenting . Here's to embracing the mess, the mayhem, and the memes that make it all worthwhile…enjoy! 

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Do you ever feel like doing your homework is a waste of time? Well, you’re not alone. Plenty of people feel that way, including me. I used to dread homework and would even go to the library after school to try to get them done before heading home but I just hated it! Now, that I think about it, homework memes could have been just what I needed to improve my mood.

If you’re looking for a good laugh (or just some validation that you’re not the only one who hates homework), then check out these 37 hilarious homework memes. Take a break from studying and get a much-needed laugh, you’ll be glad you did. Enjoy!

Let the homework memes begin!

1) “A degree is called a degree because at the end, your total grade is made up of 360 credits. I’m baffled. I should be at university.”

2) “Ay you people, why don’t you do your homework?”

3) “Brace yourself, homework is coming.”

4) “A day may come when I start my assignments but it is not this day.”

5) “Did you just swear? I could’ve sworn I heard the word homework.”

6) “Do your homework now.”

7) “Doing homework at 4:00 am.”

8) “Even if homework for a class only counts for ten percent of your overall grade, do it. If you make a mistake on a test your grade can still be pretty good.”

9) “Expects you to have all your homework in on time. Takes weeks to grade it.”

10) “Finds all answers to homework on Google.”

11) “Finish homework over the weekend? I’ll just relax on Saturday and do the rest on Sunday .”

12) “Getting back an essay after being marked: Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.”

13) “Me handing in my essays: Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetite.”

14) “Homework? Ain’t nobody got time for that.”

15) “How to start an essay: Buckle your seat belts, [censored], because in eight short pages I am going to learn u a thing that I only learned myself about two hours ago, so sit down, shut up, and enjoy the experience of my 4-am-RedBull-induced-self-hatred-fuelled-writing-extravaganza.

16) “I leave homework to the last day because I’ll be older and therefore wiser.”

17) “Imagine a world with no homework.”

Funny and clean memes when you just want to sleep!

18) “Just me when I finally finish my homework at 3 am.”

19) “Keep calm and do your homework.”

20) “When you know you did a bad job but you’re just proud you finished your assignment.”

21) “Me writing an essay like…The. Break time!”

22) “My anxieties have anxieties.”

23) “Oh ‘You didn’t have time to do your homework?’ Tell me again about the 3 hours you spent on your phone.”

24) “Okay, I absolutely have to do this assignment.”

25) “Please tell me more about why you did not have time to finish your two-minute homework during your 48-hour weekend.”

26) “‘I’m so glad my holiday is over so I can work long hours and stay up late to check homework.’ Said no teacher ever.”

27) “Study. Sleep.”

28) “Teacher: Finish homework. Me: Must get it done.”

29) “That face you make when you realize you have homework.”

30) “You want to be wise? Do your homework!”

31) “Homework: The teachers’ way of knowing how smart the parent is.”

32) “What if I told you it doesn’t matter how many points this is worth.”

33) “When the bell rings and the teacher forgot to mention the homework.”

34) “Why is this me: Me thinking about my dream job. Me studying for my dream job.”

35) “Writing an essay the night before it’s due: I’m going to type every word I know! Rectangle. America. Megaphone. Monday. Butthole.”

36) “You have to do homework? Your life must be so hard.”

37) “If it’s called ‘homework’ what would it be called if you live in an apartment?”

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Don’t Help Your Kids With Homework

Focus on prioritization and process, not the assignment itself.

So much of the homework advice parents are given is theory-based, and therefore not entirely helpful in the chaos of day-to-day life. People are told that students should have “ grit .” They should “ learn from failure .” But it’s hard to know how to implement these ideas when what you really need is to support a kid who has a chemistry test and two papers due in the next 48 hours but seems to be focused only on Instagram.

Some parents manage to guide their kids through these moments with relative ease. Others hire tutors. The large majority of us, however, are stuck at home alone, trying to stave off our own breakdowns in the face of our children’s.

While reprimanding your child for not having started her homework earlier may be your natural instinct, in the midst of stress, it will only make her shut down or lash out. In our experience as teachers, tutors, and parents, the students who feel terrible about procrastinating are more likely to have anxiety and negative feelings that will only fuel their continued procrastination. So instead of admonishing your procrastinator, take a deep breath and try to figure out how she’s going to manage the tasks at hand. Help her make a realistic plan to manage her time. Try to model understanding, even when you’re upset.

Having tolerance for challenges will allow her to approach future frustrations from a more positive perspective. Easier said than done, to be sure, but try to work with your child to identify not only how but why her homework habits are suffering. This understanding will be crucial to helping her transform these habits into more effective ones.

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Because most of us are programmed to focus on present rather than future fulfillment, it’s easy to put off something we dread. Kids who procrastinate almost always do so because they have negative associations with or feelings about a particular task. Unfortunately, avoiding assignments usually lowers students’ self-esteem and makes them dislike the topic that much more, resulting in a vicious cycle of procrastination. Therefore, it’s important both to address why students are procrastinating—what’s upsetting them about the work at hand—and to give them practical tools to manage their time and set priorities.

If you’re worried that your child is the only one in her class who takes ages to get started on her homework, fear not. Students in our classes—and our own kids too, just like many of us adults—have found every which way to put off sitting down to tackle the one thing they know they need to get done. There are all kinds of reasons kids avoid doing their homework. Maybe they’re concerned about what a teacher will think, or that their work won’t measure up to a friend’s. Maybe they’re distracted by something that happened in school that day.

Whatever the case may be, the first step here is determining out what’s stressing your child out in the first place.

If your child fears what her teacher will think if she makes mistakes: She should start off by independently reviewing the material that she feels unsure of, and then reach out to her teacher for further help if she needs it. Assure her that asking questions and making an effort are important to her teacher. Take it from us: Teachers see questions as a sign of an engaged, conscientious, and curious student. No matter the teacher’s temperament or reputation, she will respond positively to your child coming to her with sincere questions and hard work.

If your child fears parental judgment due to bad grades: Remember that although high marks may be important to you, focusing on process and effort is key to your child’s success, not to mention that putting too much pressure on her can lead to resentment. Help your child create a process she can rely on for her work. Better effort will help your child engage with the material and yield better results in the long run.

If your child fears her best friend’s judgment: Start by encouraging your child not to discuss grades with her friends. Middle schoolers in particular tend to share their marks with one another, and it usually just makes kids feel lousy. The “What did you get?” question is tough for all students, especially in the middle grades, when they are looking for affirmation from their peers. Your child’s grades are no one else’s business. While her best friend may do well in history, he may have more trouble with math than your child does. Or maybe he seems great at everything now, but he actually struggles in art class, and in the future he’ll be a terrible driver or have an awkward first date. In other words, we all have subjects—or areas of our lives—that come more or less easily than others. Challenges are inevitable. What matters most is how we approach them.

If your child fears she isn’t capable: First acknowledge how painful this feeling must be. Then reassure her that she is capable and give concrete anecdotes so she doesn’t roll her eyes. Share with her a moment when you thought you couldn’t do something, but you learned to conquer the task. And be honest! Your kid will know that you didn’t really wrestle that champion alligator. Emphasize the importance of determination, effort, and persistence in whichever example of your successes you choose to share.

If your child is exhausted: Prioritize only what’s really essential. Try to help your child go to bed earlier. She can always wake up early to complete smaller assignments if need be. Getting major work done while exhausted is a losing battle for everyone. Help her plan ahead. Create a schedule for completing small portions of a larger assignment over the course of several days or weeks to make overwhelming work seem more manageable.

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Once you figure out what’s driving your child’s procrastination, you can strategize with her about logistics. Start by removing temptation when possible. Of course she’d rather see where her friends went this afternoon than stare at a blinking cursor, and if all it takes is a simple click or swipe for your child to access social media, it’s going to take her eons to finish an assignment. It will be almost impossible for her to develop an argument that flows if she’s tempted by her phone. So all possible impediments to success should be removed. Disabling social-media and messaging apps and having a conversation about the purpose of setting technology limits is an important first step. Putting her phone aside will also help her compartmentalize time so that she can get her work done more thoroughly and then have free time afterward. Technological boundaries may lead to major pushback—especially now, when kids rely on technology for most forms of socializing—but this temporary misery is undoubtedly worth it in the long run.

And emphasize that short-term pleasure equals long-term pain. Empathize with children who do not want to do something that’s hard. Then remind them that the immediate instinct to procrastinate and play video games will make life miserable later. While they may resist and grumble, helping establish rules will ultimately prevent suffering tonight, tomorrow, and next week. Kids thrive in the comfort, reliability, and safety of a structured, focused work environment. It’s never easy, but on evenings when you want to tear your hair out because your child won’t sit down to work, reinforce the message that short-term gratification will only get in the way of long-term goals.

Finally, explain the relevance of the assignment. If kids don’t understand why they’re doing the work, they’re more likely to be frustrated. For example, your child might ask, “Why do I need to know algebra? I’ll never use it when I’m older.” You can tell the truth: “You probably won’t need to know about variables in everyday life, but learning algebra will give you a framework for understanding how to break down and solve complex tasks down the road.”

Learning to work independently, without a teacher’s direct counsel, is key to building academic and personal autonomy. So when your child is overwhelmed, help her figure out why, and then model strategies that foster independence, confidence, and well-being.

This piece is adapted from Freireich and Platzer’s new book, Taking the Stress out of Homework . Every Tuesday, they answer education-related questions . Have one? Email them at [email protected].

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10 Mistakes Parents Make with Their Children’s Homework

Homework is a basic pillar of the education system. As unpopular as it might be with some kids, most parents and teachers defend homework, saying it reinforces classroom learning, helps create good work habits and discipline, and benefits concentration and memory. Homework is a child’s task and responsibility, however, parents also play a role: that of monitoring, supporting, answering questions and ensuring that their children complete their homework but never, never should parents do homework for their children .

Not doing homework for the student doesn’t mean you can’t get involved. “ The parent has to think of themselves as the coach . A coach does not run with the player nor eat the same calories and, of course, does not suffer the same injuries. A coach has two main functions: organize and advise, with the objective of improving performance,” argues psychiatrist Orlanda Varela. Many parents in all social classes dedicate several hours a day to helping their kids with homework or making sure they do it. This reality contrasts with the widespread false notion that scholastic failure is due to parents’ lack of concern about the education of their children.

Many parents get into a cycle that they feel it is difficult to escape. Each afternoon they review the agenda, organize where their children should start, and resolve each of their children’s questions, etc. This becomes an excessive burden when combined with the various other tasks that parents have to do every day. When parents try to stop doing this, they realize that their children feel lost without them and fear that the child will stop or not do their homework well, so they continue to take charge each night.

This generates a lot of tension between parents and children. Moreover, children feel increasingly insecure thinking that they are not capable of doing things on their own. As time goes on, they will ask more questions and it will be more difficult for them to take charge of their own tasks.

THE TEN ERRORS PARENTS MAKE BY DOING HOMEWORK WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND THE KEYS TO SOLVING THEM

• Doing homework anywhere , in the kitchen while preparing dinner; in the living room while others watch TV… Instead: Ensure that «homework time» is important;  in a fixed place , it is best if it is the child’s own study corner. If there is no separate space available, choose a quiet place in the house, without distractions , without TV. ..
• Parents complaining about the quantity or quality of the assigned homework.  Instead : Accept reality. Homework is what it is. If we see that homework is beyond the capability of our child, we should go to the school and let them know, but at home, you should respect the decision of the teacher whenever possible. We are preparing our children for life, and in life, there will be a lot of work and effort.
• Doing the homework ourselves.  Instead : Completing your children’s homework does not increase their work capacity or their discipline or teach them anything new. Common sense, the great tool that all parents have, although sometimes they do not pay attention to it, is already telling us this. You do not have to correct the exercises at home. The goal is not to make the child’s work perfect, but rather to get the child to try to do them in order to understand any difficulty. Teacher corrections are better; you should have your child to listen to him or her. However, it is the job of the parent to check that the student has corrected their homework in class and has learned from their mistakes.
• Understanding homework only as a way to acquire new knowledge.  Instead : Homework reinforces learning and, above all, is an opportunity to learn to work in an autonomous manner. Parents can explain the answers but it makes more sense to help kids find the answers by looking for them: in their own textbooks, on the internet…
• Convert homework into «argument time» each day.  Instead: Convert homework time into a time of peace and tranquility. If the student has difficulty, the student can and should consult with his or her teachers the next day. It is very harmful to create anxiety in a home around things related to school.
• Don’t take seriously the child’s need for your presence and support. Instead: Put down the smartphone and be available, watching and listening to them when they need it.
• Impose absolute control.  Instead : If kids want a parent to step in, ask them to say the lesson out loud to make sure they understand what they have learned. If we make them nervous, it is better to trust in their own sense of responsibility. And tell them out loud that you believe in them.
• Avoid talking to teachers.  Instead : Promote communication and collaboration with teachers. Consult them if you or your child needs any supplemental help.
• Allow them to face their homework when they are already exhausted from extracurricular tasks.  Instead: Extracurricular activities are necessary but do not need to be obsessive. Students can have too many: sports, languages, music, chess…all at the same time. It is better to adapt the activities to the personality and interests of the child. Have some quiet evenings at home in which the children only have to do homework and play.
• Be inconsistent.  Instead : Homework is, overall, about learning self-discipline and how to work autonomously. We help if we encourage kids to set a consistent start and finish time, perhaps with a minimum and maximum study period. Homework should always be done at the same time, in the same place, and always with the phone turned off. Showing that there is a time for everything is a great learning process for a child and parents should demonstrate this in their own lives.

HOW TO ORGANIZE HOMEWORK TIME

There should be a starting and ending time for homework. Putting a clock on the table helps kids monitor the time. We should remember that it is not possible to maintain an uninterrupted focus for more than 40 minutes (depending on the child’s age this time is much shorter). It is important to take small breaks for 10-15 minutes between different activities.

To facilitate homework and to make sure they do not get depressed, it is recommended to start with something brief and simple, and later do the less pleasant tasks, but leaving the easiest task or the task the child likes the most, for last. Children reach their maximum performance after 30 minutes. At an hour and a half, performance decreases, and thus they shouldn’t deal with the most difficult subjects then.

You have to adapt the homework times to the age of the age. 15 minutes is sufficient for the youngest children to read or perform math exercises. 6 to 8 years: between 30 and 40 minutes. 8 to 10 years: one hour. From that age: between 60 and 90 minutes. In high school: between 2 and 3 hours.

We recommend kids do their 15-minute Smartick sessions every day before homework, this will help children concentrate better on their tasks later.

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To The Parents Who Do Their Kids' Homework

Cut the shit. We all know your kid didn’t whittle that ark out of the tree in your front yard, so you can stop pretending. And that poster you paid to have printed for the third-grade government election—really? You do know that your son was supposed to make his own banner using school supplies during class time, right?

It must be difficult for a teacher to grade an assignment when they suspect that the parents did all the work. My guess is that they can tell within three seconds whether or not the child did anything other than sign his or her name. These teachers work with our kids every day, and they are well aware of each one’s individual skill set. So, what would make a person think otherwise?

These parents doing their kids’ homework—I don’t get it. I thought the whole point of sending our kids to school was so they could learn how to become independent thinkers. It is a place for them to flex their intellectual muscles and allow them to thrive in a culture of knowledge. How in the hell are they supposed to accomplish that if you’re doing all the work?

When I was in elementary school, we had to do a science project about the wheel and axle. It was the only time my father offered to help with my homework, and he practically flew to the hardware store to pick up supplies. Then, without pause, he pulled me down to his workshop so we could build it together . As a child, I was delighted to gain any attention my father was willing to dole out, and when he stepped in with a nail gun and took over my classwork assignment, there was no way I was going to stop him. The good news is that I received an A+ on my design, but the only thing I learned that day was how controlling my father was. The fruits of his labor still hang in his workshop today.

It is counterintuitive to support someone by controlling circumstance, because it only makes things worse. Kids are kids; they are going to make mistakes and color outside the lines. They will argue about doing homework and wait until the last possible second before telling you when it’s due, but the bottom line is that it’s their responsibility to get it done right. I understand the desire to help a child succeed, but giving them the answers is not victory—it’s sad.

When you sign those discharge papers at the hospital after giving birth, there is a great amount of pride in that ink. During the first year, almost everything your baby does requires gentle guidance. They need genuine love and support, and you give it to them unconditionally. But as they grow more independent, they will need you less and less, which can sometimes be a hard pill to swallow. It is a parent’s second-nature to want to finish their child’s sentences when they stumble on a word. We over-simplify math problems to get the desired response and cut them off in mid-sentence to correct a misspelled word, but how does that teach them how to do things on their own?

My daughter goes to a wonderful school with extraordinary goals. We chose this program based on their small class environments, global-minded curriculum, and problem-based instructional strategies, and we are honored to be part of their mission. The foundation of our particular culture lies in the hands of our children, which can be disconcerting whenever I see a parent behind the wheel. It makes me want to shake them and tell them it’s time to let go , but frankly, their blindness scares me.

In one of the hallways at the school, there is a mirror wall where teachers can write inspirational words of wisdom. At the beginning of the school year, one of the teachers wrote, “The sky is the limit” in bold, black ink. Scribbled just below was a response from one of the students, “Why do I need a limit?”

When you test the boundaries of a child’s ability, you’ll find that the only limits are the ones you create at home. Perhaps it is time to hire a new roofer.

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Yes, You Can Opt Your Kids Out of Homework—Here’s How

One mom says her kids haven't been doing homework for years. Here's how she opted them out and what experts say.

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When Juliana Porter thinks about the feeling that homework induces, one word comes to mind: dread. With afternoon and evening time constraints, the North Carolina mom of three wants her kids to have some time to relax and unwind, so homework is often pushed until during or after dinnertime.  

“The subject we’ve found to be the most challenging is math, in large part because strategies and ‘show your work’ are often required to get correct answers,” says Porter. “But as parents who are not in the class to learn new methods, we’re not able to help. Or we can help, but it’s not the correct method being taught and adds to our child’s confusion. These at-home cram sessions usually end in frustration for both child and parent.”

The Porter family’s experience isn’t unique. Research published in the Child & Youth Care Forum found more than 25% of parents and kids say homework “always or often interferes with family time and creates a power struggle,” while more than 36% of kids say homework sometimes forces them to get less sleep in grades 3 to 6. According to Stanford research , 56% of students surveyed say homework is a primary source of stress.

While many families do their best to help their children complete homework with as little frustration as possible, my family has chosen a different option: to simply skip it. And I don’t mean just skipping it on the nights it's difficult either. For four years, my family has totally opted out of homework, which I’ve learned doesn’t produce enough benefits for the stress it causes. And I want other parents to know that opting out of homework is an option for their kids, too.

Homework: How to Opt Out

If your child goes to an open admissions public school, opting out of homework can be something you consider. While it may be a particularly good choice if homework is causing major household stress, you don’t have to wait until your child is miserable to act if they (or you) would simply prefer to spend the time in other ways. There are no legal requirements that students complete work outside of school hours and, for many children, the actual determinants of homework outweigh the theoretical benefits. 

To opt out, I send a note to each of my children's teachers at the beginning of the year letting them know that my child will not be completing homework, that their overall grade should not be impacted, and that they should not be penalized in any way for not turning in homework assignments.

I also let them know that we're committed to our kids' education, that we read together most evenings, and that, if my child is struggling or needs extra support in any subject, we're happy to brainstorm solutions to help them get the practice they need. Though no teachers have pushed back yet (and several have told us they wish they were not required to assign homework and that more families knew they could opt out), we have a small folder of research on the detriments of homework that we could share with an administrator if needed. 

Opting out has worked well for our family but implicit bias might mean that other families don't receive the same neutral or positive reaction that our white family does. 

"Many minoritized and historically marginalized families never consider opting out of homework, even when they know that it's not meaningful," says Sequoya Mungo, Ph.D. , an educational equity consultant and co-founder of BrownLight Inc. , a company helping to create positive diversity and inclusion results in educational, nonprofit, and corporate environments. "When white families make these types of educational choices, they are viewed as forward-thinking and seen as advocates for their children's education. Teachers and others often think that they're being proactive and identifying other enrichment opportunities for their kids. When non-middle class and non-white families opt out, the assumption is that parents don't value education and don't want to, or are unable to, help their kids with homework.” 

According to Dr. Mungo, coming with research or policy can be helpful as even some school level administrators are unaware that opting out is within your rights as parents. “The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to not be met with pushback.” 

Why Families May Want to Opt Out of Homework

Since homework is so prevalent, many assume it's vital, or at least important, to kids' academic growth. But the reality is murkier. "There's really no good evidence that homework completion positively impacts kids' academic growth or achievement," says Samantha Cleaver, Ph.D. , a reading interventionist and author of Raising an Active Reader: The Case for Reading Aloud to Engage Elementary School Youngsters . 

A 2006 meta-analysis of homework and achievement found moderate correlation in middle school and little correlation in elementary school, while there was negative correlation (that is, more homework means less learning) in third grade and below.

While research shows homework can help high school kids improve grades, test results, and likelihood of going to college, the reality is academic pressures in the U.S. have increased over the last two decades, and so too has the amount of homework that kids are assigned. The National Education Association (NEA) recommends no more than 10 minutes of homework per night per grade level, but that's often not what's happening. According to a 2015 study, elementary school students are being assigned more than is recommended , sometimes almost triple the amount. And, often, even when educators are assigning homework they think falls in this window, it can take some students, particularly those who are “behind” already or who have learning disabilities, much more time to complete. 

Excessive homework can negatively impact sleep, mental health, and stress levels. It’s also important to note homework is an issue of equity, since not every child has the same opportunities at home. "When kids are doing work in school, the classroom environment serves as somewhat of an equalizer,'' says Dr. Mungo. "Kids have access to the same teacher and generally the same resources within the classroom setting. At home, kids have different environments, different access to resources, and different levels of support." This means kids with less support and more challenges often end up getting lower grades or being penalized for not turning in work for reasons totally outside their control.

Making Change on Homework

Parents who don't want to be the only ones opting out can work to change the homework culture at their school. Consider reaching out to your principal about your homework concerns or connecting with other parents or the PTA to help build support for your cause.

And if you do opt out, don't be shy about letting other parents know that's what you've chosen to do. Sometimes just knowing there is an option and that others have opted out successfully can help families decide what's right for them.

What to Do With the Extra Time

When Porter thinks about what a life without homework would be like, she envisions a much more relaxed evening routine. “I imagine a scenario where my kids can do their after-school activities, read more, get outside, and generally just decompress from the daily eight-hour grind that is school with no more dread and no more crying,” she says.

If you opt out of homework and find your family with more time for other sorts of learning, leisure, or adventure, be thoughtful how you’ll structure your new routine and talk with your kids about the value of doing nothing, the importance of family time, or how to spend their time in ways that matter to them.

And if you want to be sure they're getting in some valuable post-school learning, consider repurposing your previous homework time to reading with your kids. "Reading aloud has benefits long after your kids can read on their own," says Dr. Cleaver. "Encourage them to choose books about subjects they're interested in, snuggle up together, and enjoy watching them learn through active reading."

But reading isn’t the only way to reap benefits. "There are lots of things that kids can do after school that will positively impact their growth and development that don't involve sitting down to do more of the work they've done at school,'' says Dr. Cleaver. "Time to decompress through play or relaxation isn't just fun, it actually helps kids' brains and bodies relax, making them more open to learning."

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