Kids are known for having no filter and acting out which can land you, as their dad, in some truly funny (if a little mortifying) situations. The type you seriously couldn’t make up.

Think of the times when they’ve unintentionally burst out with something that’s a little bit too cheeky, or decided to pull a prank that only they think is absolutely hilarious. Or maybe it’s actually your own fault for trying to show off in front of others, or teaching them something you later regret. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it. We’ve even got some Tony’s chocolonely best seller bundles to give away to our fave submissions.

Whether you’re a biological dad, step-dad, or father figure, we want you to share your own ‘most embarrassing moment’ of fatherhood. You might even find you’re not alone, and actually, this parenting thing is pretty hard!

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  • 1

    In a crowded supermarket, my toddler loudly pointed at a woman and shouted, “Look Daddy! That lady has a moustache, just like you!”

  • 2

    While waiting in line at the bank, my daughter announced, “Daddy, I can see your underwear sticking out!” Turns out, my fly on my trousers was down!

  • 3

    During a school Christmas concert, my daughter ran up to the principal and shouted, “Guess what? My dad has a secret crush on you!” I awkwardly tried to explain that it was just big misunderstanding

  • 4

    At a family meal, my little one thought it would be hilarious to pull down my pants while I was chatting to my grandmother. Lets just say it was an unforgettable afternoon.

  • 5

    While at the park, my daughter innocently asked another parent, “Do you know why my daddy has a bald spot? It’s because I drive him crazy!” Cue the awkward laughter.

  • 6

    At sports day, I took part in the parent’s egg and spoon race and face-planted the floor within the first 10 meters. Safe to say I will never take part in the race again!

  • 7

    My wife still reminds me of the time I sent my son to nursery with her knickers clinging to his rucksack. Luckily the teacher noticed before the whole of the nursery group saw and put it in his rucksack back pocket.

  • 8

    I once did a nappy change in a café toilets and my baby decided to have a poonami all over my white t-shirt, note to always bring spare clothes when we go out again!

  • 9

    My two-year-old child walked into our office at home when I was on a very important Zoom business call! The joys of working from home!

  • 10

    We were queuing for a ride at a theme park on holiday when my son shouted “my dad has just farted and it’s really smelly”!

  • 11

    Whilst food shopping my daughter decided to spontaneously break into a full-blown opera performance complete with dramatic gestures and very high pitch singing. Shoppers gathered around us and started clapping!

  • 12

    During a school concert, my son proudly introduced me as “Mr Embarrassing Dad” and proceeded to showcase his “Dad Dance” moves in front of everyone on stage, I wanted to let the ground swallow me up!

  • 13

    Trying to use slang words in front of my teenage daughter and friends, I must have completely mispronounced and they just broke into fits of laughter

  • 14

    Mistaking a random child for my daughter at the supermarket, embarrassing everyone involved!

  • 15

    Accidently liking my teenage son ex’s new relationship status on Facebook, leading to an awkward family dinner conversation!