Embarrassing parents (thesircuddles via Reddit)

This mom picked up her son from the airport like this. Then made him walk through the terminal under her arm.

Embarrassing parents (© Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

Tom Araya, bass guitarist for Slayer, embarrasses his daughter.

Embarrassing parents (thesurfingviolinist via YouTube)

This father wore a different costume each day for 170 days when sending his son off on the bus.

Embarrassing parents (jestcomedy via Tumblr)

Dancing dad makes his kid hold his head in shame.

Embarrassing parents (@mikecollins13 via Twitter)

Dad dressed like Santa? We’re embarrassed for him too.

Embarrassing parents (JMR9000 via Reddit)

Princess Leia mom shows kids how it’s done. But they’re not impressed.

Embarrassing parents (123Reddit123 via Reddit)

This dad entered Hollister and flipped on his headlamp.

Embarrassing parents (nedgarvey via Reddit)

This photo was posted by these parents on Facebook, showing where their little tyke was conceived.

This could be your dad, dancing at your wedding.

Embarrassing parents (bloodster8 via Reddit)

This dad is prepared for his daughter’s first drive. Poor girl.

Embarrassing parents (austinlayton via Reddit)

Dubstep dad would be embarrassing.

Embarrassing parents (via facebookbeststatus.com)

Parents and social media don’t mix so well sometimes.

Embarrassing parents (via http://aka.ms/embarrassing)

Another dad embarrassing his entire family with just one simple dance.

Embarrassing parents (via http://aka.ms/fbsearch)

No, posting does not mean searching.

Once again we see how embarrassing dads are using Facebook.

Embarrassing parents (via Awkwardfamilyphotos.com)

Holiday photo? Let's all get matching outfits … oh, dad.

Embarrassing parents (© Dennis Brack/Newscom/WENN.com)

Even the president of the United States is an embarrassing dad.

These 17 parents really know how to embarrass their kids

12/27/2012

Now that it's the holiday season, your family is around, ready to embarrass you in numerous ways. Apparently, parents created us just so they could embarrass us, when dancing at weddings, using social media or just walking around in public. Remember how red-faced you got when your dad dressed up in costume to send you on your way to school? Or how humiliating it was just today when he turned on a headlamp at Hollister? Let's mark these moments with this gallery of 17 super-embarrassing parents.

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