Here are the life lessons parents tried and horribly failed to teach their kids

Whether you’re a parent, a sibling or a childminder, we can all relate to the moment of trying to teach something to a stubborn baby who is absolutely having none of it.

Reddit user -Don-Draper- asked parents on the website: “What lessons have to tried to teach your kids that completely backfired?” Parents did not disappoint with their tales of woe.

Here are the top 11 completely failed teachings that might make you cringe.

1. The next lesson will be to not make prank police calls!

2. This terrible lesson in sleep deprivation.

3. Well, this backfired.

4. A toddler learnt the hard way.

5. This child saw her chance and took it.

6. Be prepared to have your logic used against you.

7. This picture day must have been awkward.

8. Why have carrots when you can have cookies?

9. This child had luck on their side.

10. Just don’t give the kid a sip of something harder!

11. Lastly, these dreadful manners.