This article was originally published on Parentinfluence.com

When it comes to parenting, no one ever said it would be a walk in the park. Sure, some people might make it look effortless and easy, but it comes with many, many different challenges. But at the end of the day, it seems like most parents want to try and give their children the least damage possible… However, it seems like these parents weren’t too phased by their lack of parenting skills when push came to shove. Do you know how some people say some people should never become parents? We have a feeling that these were the people they were talking about. We have compiled a list of things not to do when being a parent so that you don’t make the same mistakes these people did…

#1: ADHD Superpowers

What was this mom thinking giving her daughter coffee at such a young age? Whilst her intentions were for the best, the caffeinated battle was no match for the sleep-inducing powers of ADHD. Little did she know that coffee was like a bedtime story for her child, inducing sleep instead of her dealing with her siblings.

Perhaps this mom could have reconsidered her approach of giving her daughter coffee and found better ADHD-friendly methods. Sure, coffee might be a suitable beverage for your 3pm slump, but it isn’t the best choice for a child. We hope that this once-sleepy child has grown into a unique and vibrant woman, unafraid to embrace her ADHD superpowers.