Whatever the case might be, a lot of people have tons to say about the event on social media. Bored Panda has collected some of the wittiest, relatable, and most accurate insights that parents shared about school picture day on X (formerly Twitter). Scroll down for a good laugh… and a reminder that the next picture day is never that far away!
We wanted to shine even more light on picture day from the perspective of a grown-up, so we reached out to parenting blogger Samantha Scroggin, the founder of the witty ‘Walking Outside in Slippers.' She was kind enough to share her experiences, including what parents can do to stop their kids from stressing out too much. Check out what she told Bored Panda!
If you’re super worried about being unable to relax in front of the camera, you can always try DIY exposure therapy. Have your family or friends take photos of you until you get used to the snaps, flashes, and directions.
It might be awkward to look at your own photos but evaluate yourself critically (and with lots of empathy to boot): which camera angles are more flattering than others?
In the meantime, put in some basic effort to look more presentable. Those photos are expensive.
The least you can do is take care of your hygiene, wash your hair and face, brush your teeth, and put on some nice clothes. Your parents will probably appreciate that. And who knows, in the far-off future when you’re looking through your old albums and yearbooks, you might enjoy that photo, too.
Starving yourself for your school photo day is never the answer. It’s not healthy.
However, what you can do is generally live a healthier lifestyle. Not (just) for the photos but to live a higher quality life. Move more, consistently do more exercise, spend time outside, reduce your screen time, get plenty of quality sleep, drink more water, avoid sugary and processed foods, and take care of your skin.
Do all of that and you might accidentally develop the confidence to completely relax in front of the camera.
What are your thoughts on school picture day, dear Pandas? What was your experience with them like back in the day? For all the parents out there, how do you handle all of the chaos, expenses, and stress?
We can’t wait to hear about your experiences and thoughts, so if you have a spare moment, drop by the comments section.
