If you’re a parent to one of the 76 million students enrolled in U.S. schools, you’ve probably been experiencing a few stress dreams lately. As if parenting through a global pandemic weren’t hard enough, add in the fact that no one knows what school is going to look like for the 2020/21. Districts are debating a return to in-person classes while trying to flesh out backup distance learning plans, and so far no one no one is particularly happy with any of the proposed solutions. These 12 memes perfectly sum up the struggle for parents right now, so get ready to share — because everybody could use a reminder that they're not alone in this mess.
From wondering whether you should even bother with back-to-school shopping to worrying about how you'll balance working from home and homeschooling (again) if schools don't open, this summer has probably been a bit more anxiety-ridden than most for you and your family. Scrolling through a bunch of memes won't solve the problem of how to educate your children this year, but it might pacify your panic for just a minute before you go back to grinding your teeth and debating that trip to Costco for supplies.