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Kids aren't the smartest. Sure, one moment they might drop a philosophical and poetic line that seems to tap into some universal truth and make you wonder about it for the rest of the day, but the next they might be shoving a straw into an orange, trying to have some juice.
So let's take a minute and have a little innocent laugh at them, shall we? I mean, people who witnessed our, let's call them, less fortunate moments have certainly had so it's only fair we enjoy what the younger generation has to offer too, right? We earned it.
That's why we at Bored Panda put together a new list of pictures that capture children at times they seemed to have no idea how the world actually works. Continue scrolling to check out the images and fire up our earlier articles here and here to catch up on the series.
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#1
Kids Will Be Kids
#2
How Do You Expect Kids To Live With Such Narrow Minded Parents?
How much you talk with your child can be really important to their development. In the mid-1990s, an interesting discovery was made about a stark difference in language achievement in children. Researchers Betty Hart and Todd Risley visited families from different socioeconomic groups, spending an hour each month recording them over more than two years.
Going through the data, they found that children from the poorest backgrounds heard one-third as many words per hour as those from higher-income backgrounds. Scaling up, the researchers proposed that by the time the children were four years old, there would be a 30-million word gap between children from poor backgrounds compared to those in wealthier, professional households.
#3
Dropping The Phone Will Hurt Grandma
#4
Ahh Yes, That's Reasonable
#5
My Son Thought This Light Switch Would Control The Lights In The Store
As Melissa Hogenboom pointed out for the BBC, this study was far from ideal. It had a small sample size, and it's not entirely clear if the word gap is as large as the researchers first suggested.
Critics have since shown that low-income children hear many more words than Hart and Risley reported when factoring in language they overhear from conversations both inside and outside the home.
But responding to these critics, another group highlighted that "young children do not profit from overheard speech about topics of interest to adults."
#6
Never Give Up On Your Dreams
#7
Important Questions For The Doctor
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
I remember when I was a kid, the local mayor came to talk to us and answer some of our questions. My best friend decided to ask him how often he changes his underwear.
#8
Just Lost My Foot After A Motorcycle Accident. This Is The Sticker My Son Chose To Decorate My Brace
However, if this word gap does exist, it is problematic because language is known to be one of the most important predictors of how well you are going to do later in life, from your earliest school years to university and so, might even be an indicator of the success of your future career.
Whether we're learning basic numeracy or articulating memories, we need language.
#9
He Refused To Let Me Help Him Order His Food Because He's A "Big Boy". Now He's Sitting Mad As Hell With His Egg On A Hot Dog Bun With JalapeƱos And Black Olives
#10
That Went Downhill Fast
#11
We Found My Wifeās Phone In The Toilet Yesterday. We Werenāt Sure Which Of Our Three Kids Put It There Until My Wife Scrolled Through Her Pictures Today
Lady Goldberry 2 years ago
That kid has the eyes of a master criminal. 'You gonna use the 'no' word on me? Fine. I'm gonna sever your contact with the outside world...'
Scientists are even able to show how the brain responds to early language exposure. One group, led by Rachel Romeo, a neuroscientist and speech language pathologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, showed that conversational interactions can have a visible benefit on brain development.
The team recorded conversations in families’ homes monitoring both the amount of language they were exposed to and the number of conversational turns and discovered that children who had more turn-taking conversations were better at language comprehension tasks.
#12
Well It Was Definitely One Of You
#13
Would Not Stop Crying Until She Got Her Own Cone Of Shame
#14
My Niece Just Made Everyone Friends And Said "No Fighting". I Can't Stop Laughing
Jo Johannsen 2 years ago
Someone should try this on Putin. And if that fails, concrete overcoat.
#15
My Brother And I Met Our Favorite Super Hero (The Hulk) When We Were 4. We Were Frustrated Because Lou Ferrigno Wasnāt Green
Indeed, we have evidence that it is not passive hearing – or even the amount of words a child is exposed to – that matters most. Instead, it is the quality of the conversation that is important. The back and forth turn-taking nature that requires listening and responding.
It’s what Hirsh-Pasek and her long-time collaborator Roberta Golinkoff refer to as a “conversational duet”, as “you can’t sing it alone”. In fact, another study found that if a conversation is interrupted by a phone call, the child does not learn a newly presented word (they will learn it if the conversation is not interrupted).
#16
Oh My
Rachel Hall 2 years ago
Cuntanus was allowed but God forbid we say Penis š¤£š¤£š¤£
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chi-wei shen 2 years ago
I do understand that BoredPanda censors "dirty words" but you can't use a more acceptable word than penis.
Kim Bush 2 years ago
I was watching something last night and the network censors actually bleeped out the word "gigolo"....I was stunned
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Shelli Aderman 2 years ago
PENIS. The censored word, which is an accurate representation of an actual body part is PENIS. š
Michael Sanders 2 years ago (edited)
I was trying to write what I might get away with and note that the correct spellings of schloong and waang were edited? What if your name is Waang? Are you then edited out? If your name is Schloong it might be for the better.
ThePanInPanda 2 years ago
It's a medical term. A part of the body. Children know it exists, as proved here. WHY IS BP CENSORING IT?
Bobby 2 years ago
My daughter walked in on me in the bathroom one day and asked why I was peeing out of my belly button
Steve Fischer 2 years ago
Just because BP censored penis doesn't mean he didn't have two to begin with
Sea otter simone/ froggy 2 years ago (edited)
GOD FORBID we say these SATANIC words! He*d, *rm, l*g, especially st****h! /s
Lokiās Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago (edited)
BoredPanda did you honestly just censor PENIS? P-E-N-I-S? What do you want us to call it? Ding-a-ling? Pussy? C-o-ck and balls? Sch-long? Ding-dong? Are you convinced we're all 5 years old on this site. Honestly, it's beyond baffling. Why don't you get rid of your horrible troll problem first before you start censoring things left and right.
ohjojo (you/your's) 2 years ago
Seriously. Why are these words blocked off anyway? Suicide? Why is that blocked off. Oh here it's not okay that's an improvement
Tobias the Tiger 2 years ago
Reminds me of that joke from The Simpsons: "Ah, it's a boy... and what a boy!"
Susan Trevaskis-Owen 2 years ago
Reminds me of that King of the Hill episode where Peggy was gearing herself up to substitute teach the sex ed class by standing in front of the mirror saying, "Happiness. Happi...ness. Ha...ppines. Penis!" (The next scene showed Hank et al in their usual line up in the alley, looking around uncomfortably as you hear Peggy shouting "VAGINAAAAAAA")
#17
My 10-Year-Old Nephew Told His Mom He Doesnāt Know How His Phone Broke. He Just Woke Up And It Was Like That. A Few Days Later She Finds He Posted This On Youtube
#18
It Makes 1 Hour That They're Looking For Their Car Keys That Their Kid Buried Inside The Sand
#19
Toddler Got Her Hands On Hair Removal Lotion Instead Of Her Dadās Hair Gel
Even if Hart and Risley's study wasn’t perfect, the idea that a significant socioeconomic gap exists has been replicated by numerous studies.
In 2008, for instance, Meredith Rowe of Harvard University found that types of conversations do differ significantly between low- and high-income families – in part due to the differing levels of education reached by the parents in these groups.
#20
If You Look Closely, You Can See My Son Hiding From Me
#21
The Neighbourhood Kid Loves My Cat And Insists That My Cat Loves Her Back. This Picture Accurately Shows How Much Kitty Loves Her
#22
"It Really Really Hurts"
#23
My Baby Is Trying To Escape The Car To Play With A Baby In Another Car
Though a word gap can have lasting consequences, the good news is that all parents talk to their children at least sometimes. And if parents would focus more on the quality of interactions rather than quantity, then children could benefit.
The more social experiences they have, whether with their parents or with any other caregivers around them, the more they will learn.
#24
Crying Because She Found Out Her Mumās Real Name
Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago
How dare you, next you're telling me you had a whole life before her!
#25
I Just Have To Post This So I Will Always Have The Memory
Me to my class: "Okay boys and girls, hang up your snacks so we can go into art class!" I laughed so hard! I love kindergarten!
#26
Time To Renew
#27
Playing Hide And Seek With A Toddler Is Always A Thrill
While the stress of day-to-day life can leave less time for talk and play, with a few subtle tweaks in how we speak to children – and how we listen to them – we can literally grow their brains for the better.
#28
My Child Has Tons Of Toys And Is Playing With An Onion
Nannychachi 2 years ago
I gave one of my granddaughters a real potato to play with as Mrs. Potatohead. She drew a face with a Sharpie and stuck old costume jewelry on it. Carried it around for days.
#29
Just Found Her Chilling Here For Over An Hour
#30
My Nephew Is Shooting For The Stars
#31
"We'll Split The Loot 50/50"
#32
No Stupid Questions. Just Stupid People
DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago
I asked my mom why I wasn't invited to her wedding, that took place two years before I was born
#33
My GF Works At A Daycare
#34
Gonna Save A Bunch Of Money On College
Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago
Well at least now you k ow he's capable of following instructions without asking, perfect for middle management lol.
#35
A House Of God
#36
My Little Sister vs. The Roomba
#37
My Son Was 6 When He Was Helping Us Move. Each Year This Memory Pops Up And Itās A Family Favourite
#38
Hide And Seek With My Niece
#39
"Mommy, There's Green Goo Coming Out Of My Waffle!" -My 6-Year-Old Son
#40
My Son Said He Was Hot And Wanted Ice Cream. This Is Not What I Expected
#41
Imaginary Friends Vibes
#42
My 10-Year-Old Brother Is Stupid As Hell
River Webb 2 years ago (edited)
hmm the hint is hard to figure out, anyone know what the password is?
#43
Baby Geniuses 2: Electric Boogaloo
#44
My 4-Year-Old Won't Stop Laughing About This Donut Smiley Face That's Wearing Sunglasses And Has Two Mouths
#45
My Nephew Wanted A Portrait Of George Washington. Thank Goodness He Didnāt Want A Portrait Of Ben Franklin
Shay 2 years ago
As someone who has worked as a bank teller, I can confirm that this bill is still acceptable. Someone brought in $200 dollars worth of 20ās that were torn right in half in exchange for new bills. He had thought he removed the cash from the envelope we put the money in. As long as each half of the bills serial number matches the other, and is legible, we just tape it together. If youāre really good, and have a steady hand, itās almost not even noticeable. If the bill is in really bad shape, itās sent back to the federal reserve as mutilated.
#46
She Dressed Herself. It's Definitely Backward
River Webb 2 years ago
girl genius may not be as genius as she thought, still a fine effort though
#47
I Guess I Donāt Have To Worry About College With This One
Henry Hagens 2 years ago
If you are young enough not to get that concept, you should not always have a phone in your pocket
#48
Me At 3 Years Old, Having A Meltdown, Because My Parents Sold Our Car, Little Blue
Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago (edited)
It was part of the family! Today you sell Little Blue, who says Little Taylor isn't next?
#49
He Didn't Want His Shoes To Get Wet, So He Put Paper Bags On His Feet And Waded Into The Ocean
DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago
I am 20 and today I was thisš¤š» much away from using hand-wash on tooth brush instead of toothpaste
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HalfFinnishedAustralian 2 years ago
I remember as a kid, there was this one time where I wanted the heater on, but my parents said no. So being a kid I said, "I'm not cold, the room's cold!"
April Stephens 2 years ago
š Won't someone please think of the poor room?
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JessG 2 years ago
Yikes, yāall are so judgy. I donāt have kids, never wanted them, Iām just not a kid person. They can be annoying, infuriating and worrisome at times, like a drunk adult. I have always found it hard to talk to them, or hold babies, but also, itās really hard for me to say ānoā. BUT, we have NO idea who these people are, what their situations are, what their relationships are like, etc. so basically we know nothing about them, the parents, or who is even taking the picture. So why oh WHY must we judge the parents, or assume anything?! Geez, simmer down, this is supposed to be a fun post, and surely these people donāt want to be lectured about their parenting based on one photo!
Jo Choto 2 years ago
These are not naughty kids. These are either a) normal kids or b) kids whose parents have apparently never learned the basic requirements of child supervision.
Joybug 2 years ago
Oh, what about me? As a toddler I ate massive chunks of my wood crib.
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Black Pearl šŗš¦ 2 years ago
Once as a kid I tried to fake being sick to go home early from school. I was caught almost immediately by my mother, not because I was horrible at lying, but because as soon as she left my room when she brought me home I started loudly celebrating and saying "I got home from school early!" She had barely even left my doorway.
martin734 2 years ago
Thank you, Bored Panda. Another 133 examples of why I really, really don't want children.
Mary Jeffries 2 years ago
I love how watching kids in action really shows us how much we learn in our early years. They take so much literally and feel so passionately about just about everything. Much of their work in the early years is to explore and figure out how their world works. I find it fascinating.
Remy 2 years ago
I laughed so hard at these! I have one very distinct dumb memory from my childhood. I believed in "Mr. Pumpkin". For those of you who don't know, he who was this giant pumpkin that came alive on Halloween and handed out candy to the kids who finished their dinner (and vegetables). He was also letting you know you could start your trick-or-treating. It was literally just one of my parents ringing the doorbell, but since I wasn't allowed to open the door for strangers I never made it in time to see him before he made it back onto the roof! Also yes, it was a giant pumpkin decoration that the neighbors put up every year that my parents used to inspire the Mr. Pumpkin tale.
Remy 2 years ago
What makes this dumb... is that I also thought everyone believed in Mr. Pumpkin, almost like Santa Claus.
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Thalia Lovering 2 years ago
When I was around 3 I thought that my dad, who was working for the British embassy in Athens, was going to London to work every day.
Jackie Lulu 2 years ago
My sister was ironing clothes for school and burnt her hand she yelled to our mom, "I burned my hand on the iron!" Mom yelled back, "Put butter on it!" She put butter on the iron.
Ashlyn Kearney 2 years ago
SO my sister.....when she was a kid loved people. She would hug people she didn't know and one day she went up to a MAN and said ĀØI love you can we get married.ĀØ The guy was standing next to his wife and 3 kids.
Lokiās Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago
Here's a magical shiny gold star for you! Do you want a trophy as well?
Load More Replies... HalfFinnishedAustralian 2 years ago
I remember as a kid, there was this one time where I wanted the heater on, but my parents said no. So being a kid I said, "I'm not cold, the room's cold!"
April Stephens 2 years ago
š Won't someone please think of the poor room?
Load More Replies... JessG 2 years ago
Yikes, yāall are so judgy. I donāt have kids, never wanted them, Iām just not a kid person. They can be annoying, infuriating and worrisome at times, like a drunk adult. I have always found it hard to talk to them, or hold babies, but also, itās really hard for me to say ānoā. BUT, we have NO idea who these people are, what their situations are, what their relationships are like, etc. so basically we know nothing about them, the parents, or who is even taking the picture. So why oh WHY must we judge the parents, or assume anything?! Geez, simmer down, this is supposed to be a fun post, and surely these people donāt want to be lectured about their parenting based on one photo!
Jo Choto 2 years ago
These are not naughty kids. These are either a) normal kids or b) kids whose parents have apparently never learned the basic requirements of child supervision.
Joybug 2 years ago
Oh, what about me? As a toddler I ate massive chunks of my wood crib.
Load More Replies... Black Pearl šŗš¦ 2 years ago
Once as a kid I tried to fake being sick to go home early from school. I was caught almost immediately by my mother, not because I was horrible at lying, but because as soon as she left my room when she brought me home I started loudly celebrating and saying "I got home from school early!" She had barely even left my doorway.
martin734 2 years ago
Thank you, Bored Panda. Another 133 examples of why I really, really don't want children.
Mary Jeffries 2 years ago
I love how watching kids in action really shows us how much we learn in our early years. They take so much literally and feel so passionately about just about everything. Much of their work in the early years is to explore and figure out how their world works. I find it fascinating.
Remy 2 years ago
I laughed so hard at these! I have one very distinct dumb memory from my childhood. I believed in "Mr. Pumpkin". For those of you who don't know, he who was this giant pumpkin that came alive on Halloween and handed out candy to the kids who finished their dinner (and vegetables). He was also letting you know you could start your trick-or-treating. It was literally just one of my parents ringing the doorbell, but since I wasn't allowed to open the door for strangers I never made it in time to see him before he made it back onto the roof! Also yes, it was a giant pumpkin decoration that the neighbors put up every year that my parents used to inspire the Mr. Pumpkin tale.
Remy 2 years ago
What makes this dumb... is that I also thought everyone believed in Mr. Pumpkin, almost like Santa Claus.
Load More Replies... Thalia Lovering 2 years ago
When I was around 3 I thought that my dad, who was working for the British embassy in Athens, was going to London to work every day.
Jackie Lulu 2 years ago
My sister was ironing clothes for school and burnt her hand she yelled to our mom, "I burned my hand on the iron!" Mom yelled back, "Put butter on it!" She put butter on the iron.
Ashlyn Kearney 2 years ago
SO my sister.....when she was a kid loved people. She would hug people she didn't know and one day she went up to a MAN and said ĀØI love you can we get married.ĀØ The guy was standing next to his wife and 3 kids.
Lokiās Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago
Here's a magical shiny gold star for you! Do you want a trophy as well?
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