Back-to-school is just around the corner, so we thought parents could use something light and fun at this somewhat stressful time of year! From the first day of preschool to the first day of your child’s senior year of high school, some back-to-school themes never change!

And whether you work from home or are busy balancing work and various summer camp schedules, back to school means getting back into the routine. So here are some fun back-to-school memes all moms and dads can relate to!

10 Funny Back-to-School Memes for Parents

1. This image is commonly used for many memes, but whether you’re a mom or dad, this caption is 100% relatable at the end of summer.

2. If this doesn’t capture what it is like to parent kids with two totally different personalities, I don’t know what does! This is one most parents can relate to!

3. I’ve tried to tell this to many kids and teens I know. Trust me, kids, school is the easy part!

4. This funny meme is one experienced parents can relate to!

5. This is adorable and one many parents can relate to. They really do grow up so fast!

6. That first day of school is rough, especially for kindergarteners! I remember my eldest came home and napped on the couch immediately!

7. Dropping your kid off for the first day of kindergarten is emotional. But experienced parents can 100% relate to this meme!

8. This is a meme teachers and parents can relate to; getting back into the routine can be hard sometimes!

9. This is technically a teacher meme, and I admit I wasn’t ready to see back-to-school supplies in July, but they are fun to buy, even as an adult!

10. As a huge Braveheart fan, this is a meme I can relate to!

by L. ELizabeth Forry, August 19, 2023