17 Hilariously Mischievous Things Kids Did That Made Their Parents Laugh and Cry

“Oh, these kids…” — parents sigh with a mix of affection and amusement when faced with yet another one of their little ones’ antics. And truly, most children are mischievous little rascals who should never be left unsupervised. Their imagination and sense of humor can baffle even the most experienced adult — and leave them laughing to tears.

And while some of these antics can be called cute and funny, others — the more inventive ones — can really test a parent’s nerves (and wallet) when it comes to cleaning up the aftermath. So, while moms and dads figure out how to fix whatever their little rascal has gotten into this time, we invite you to have a good laugh at the mischievous masterpieces of other people’s kids.