Share some funny parents evening stories.

One memorable story was when a teacher accidentally called a student by the wrong name throughout the parents' evening. The parents were so confused at first but then found it really funny. They kept joking about it with the teacher.

One time, a helicopter parent followed their college - aged kid to campus on the first day. They actually tried to sit in on the class orientation, insisting they needed to make sure their child knew all the details. The poor kid was so embarrassed.

One time, my friend's parents made him wear a life jacket even when he was just wading in a knee - deep kiddie pool. It was so funny because he looked ridiculous all puffed up like a marshmallow while the other kids were in their regular swimsuits.

Well, I know a story. A guy was meeting his future in - laws. He wanted to make a good impression, so he offered to help in the kitchen. He ended up mistaking salt for sugar in the dessert. When they tasted it, their faces were priceless, but they found it really funny in the end.

My cousin went to meet his fiancée's parents. He wore new shoes that were a bit too tight. As he was walking in their garden, trying to make a good impression, he tripped over a small stone. He fell face - first into a flower bed. His clothes were all muddy and there were petals in his hair. The parents couldn't stop laughing.

Sure. There was an entitled parent at a sports event. Their child wasn't very good at the sport, but they demanded that the coach give their kid more playing time. When the coach tried to explain that there were other kids who were more skilled and deserved the time, the parent started yelling that their child was 'special' and should be treated differently. It was really embarrassing for their child.

One horror story is when a strict parent locked their teen out of the house for getting a B on a report card. The teen was left outside in the cold all night, feeling scared and abandoned. It was a cruel punishment for not meeting the extremely high academic standards the parent set.

There was a family with a child who had some behavioral issues. The Parents as Teachers program taught the parents about positive reinforcement techniques. They started rewarding good behavior and setting clear boundaries. Over time, the child's behavior changed for the better. The family became closer as a result of the more harmonious environment at home, and the child was able to focus better in school and on other activities.

One successful single parent story is about Jane. She was left alone with two kids when her husband passed away suddenly. Jane worked multiple jobs to make ends meet while still finding time to be actively involved in her kids' school and extracurricular activities. She taught her children the value of hard work and perseverance. Today, both her kids have graduated from college and are leading successful lives, which is a testament to Jane's great parenting as a single parent.

There was an entitled parent who thought their child should always win at sports events. At a little league baseball game, when the umpire made a fair call against their child, the parent stormed onto the field, shouting insults at the umpire and even trying to physically intimidate him. It was really embarrassing for the other kids and parents there.