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Children, by and large, have no filter, which can be as mortifying as it is funny. New parents quickly learn that just because your toddler has discovered the ability to speak does not mean that he or she is suddenly going to be saying things that necessarily make sense, for better or worse.
We’ve gathered some adorable, hilarious and perhaps heartwarming things toddlers and kids have told adults. So get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare to smile, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.
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Geoffrey Scott 17 hours ago
A teacher at the school I worked at stood in the hall taking to me, I turned for a sec and when I turned back her twin sister was standing there too. That's how I found she had a twin. A real "The Shining" moment.
Children really do not have a filter because, well, why would they? They are often learning and seeing new things every single day. In general, much of the “shame” or “shock” parents feel is just second-hand embarrassment. Realistically, if you met a person who was truly offended that a four year old said something blunt, you should probably just disregard their opinion.
After all, children simply do not know any better and just learning to state their opinion or just ask pretty direct questions is all part of growing up. These also provide the learning moments that help them grow into functioning adults in the long run.
Importantly, as these examples show, it’s not even all “bad!” Kids don’t have the strange shame of being open about their emotions so they are just as capable of saying cute and wholesome things. After all, most of us did grow up at least liking our parents, setting aside things like chores and bedtimes.
Actually communicating their feelings is a pretty important part of growing up. Think about it, how many grown ups have we all met who have the “emotional range of a toddler,” although this list would show that not all toddlers are the same, some are perfectly capable of being cute and loving, in their own way.
So it’s perfectly fine to put up with some strange questions or blunt statements, because it’s really the best time for it. There is no other time in their lives where they can as freely just say whatever is on their mind without some potential consequences. Plus, as a parent, it’s probably pretty nice to actually hear your kid say something cute unprompted.
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Nadine Debard 1 day ago
My 3 yo remembers things that we told him casually and imagines the story behind. Maybe the girl doesn't remember, she just heard it's a warm place and invented her story.
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Cosmos in your eyes 13 hours ago
I feel like this is a parenting win. This mom has probably said that phrase to her child, and now her child is using it back on her. They do listen!
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Nadine Debard 1 day ago
My (3 yo now) seemed to remember the songs and really prefered the ones I sang when I was pregnant. I heard the memory would do a kind of reset between 5-7 years.
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April Pickett 16 hours ago
Learn it now. You can proceed to her teenage years slowly and getting used to her "privacy" will take you years.
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Laura Gillette 3 hours ago
I convinced my toddler that if a thing he wanted to eat has broken and he is sad about it, that the pieces will magically fuse back together in his tummy if he eats them all
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Binky Melnik 1 day ago
I wonder whether I usta talk to my ma this way before the impatient fits of anger and beatings started.
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Floeckchen 1 day ago
Toddlers mostly repeat words and phrases they have cought from somewhere. Either from their parents or from kids show the children did consume.
Jaya 16 hours ago (edited)
Yes, and also all the adults and older kids they hear talking around them. Sometimes parents are shocked that a kid says or knows something, and they say "But I've never said that phrase, they must have come up with it themselves!" or "I've never talked about that topic around my kid! They must be psychic or have memories of past lives". Yeah, YOU may never have said that or talked about it, but are you sure that the teachers never did? Or the parents of a friend where they have play dates? Or the nanny, or neighbour? Or older kids at school? Kids don't grow up in a bubble. And they repeat the stuff they've heard. That's not a sad thing, that's a wonderful thing, that's how beautifully a kid's development works, that's how they learn and that's an amazing thing. Why people think that that is joy-killing information, is beyond me, I think it's amazing.
Load More Replies... Little Bit 13 hours ago
My daughters have always pestered me for a pet cat. We had a pet dog until about 4 years ago. One day about ten years ago as I was walking with my eldest daughter to nursery school I was telling her a funny story about the pet dog I had when I was a kid. She asked what happened to the dog and I explained that she'd got old and died and went to doggy heaven. She asked if that would happen to our pet dog. So as not to upset her I said yes but hopefully not for a long time yet. She looked thoughtful for a moment and the said, "Good. That means we can get a cat then!" A few years later I was walking my youngest daughter (5yo then) when all of a sudden she asked, "Mummy, when you die will you be old?" I wondered where this conversation was leading and I replied, "Yes I hope so." She said, "When you die, I'm going to get a cat."
WonderWoman 7 hours ago
I think some of these are parents' wishful thinking and fomo so they make sh!t up to post
Tonyah Mcanelly 14 hours ago
My toddler grandson was throwing a tantrum because he needed help getting his snack, I looked at him and said . " is that how we ask for somthing? he instantly calmed down anbd looked at me with these big brown puppy dog eyes and sweetly said " Help Please" it was so sweet and adorable how cpuld i not help him
DowntownStevieB 12 hours ago
If you read these posts like "parents make up stuff for attention," it changes the thought behind them. I find several very hard to believe.
David Beaulieu 16 hours ago
This article should be called "Kids figure out at an early age to manipulate their parents, here are 50 examples of adults fooled by their children".
Floeckchen 1 day ago
Toddlers mostly repeat words and phrases they have cought from somewhere. Either from their parents or from kids show the children did consume.
Jaya 16 hours ago (edited)
Yes, and also all the adults and older kids they hear talking around them. Sometimes parents are shocked that a kid says or knows something, and they say "But I've never said that phrase, they must have come up with it themselves!" or "I've never talked about that topic around my kid! They must be psychic or have memories of past lives". Yeah, YOU may never have said that or talked about it, but are you sure that the teachers never did? Or the parents of a friend where they have play dates? Or the nanny, or neighbour? Or older kids at school? Kids don't grow up in a bubble. And they repeat the stuff they've heard. That's not a sad thing, that's a wonderful thing, that's how beautifully a kid's development works, that's how they learn and that's an amazing thing. Why people think that that is joy-killing information, is beyond me, I think it's amazing.
Load More Replies... Little Bit 13 hours ago
My daughters have always pestered me for a pet cat. We had a pet dog until about 4 years ago. One day about ten years ago as I was walking with my eldest daughter to nursery school I was telling her a funny story about the pet dog I had when I was a kid. She asked what happened to the dog and I explained that she'd got old and died and went to doggy heaven. She asked if that would happen to our pet dog. So as not to upset her I said yes but hopefully not for a long time yet. She looked thoughtful for a moment and the said, "Good. That means we can get a cat then!" A few years later I was walking my youngest daughter (5yo then) when all of a sudden she asked, "Mummy, when you die will you be old?" I wondered where this conversation was leading and I replied, "Yes I hope so." She said, "When you die, I'm going to get a cat."
WonderWoman 7 hours ago
I think some of these are parents' wishful thinking and fomo so they make sh!t up to post
Tonyah Mcanelly 14 hours ago
My toddler grandson was throwing a tantrum because he needed help getting his snack, I looked at him and said . " is that how we ask for somthing? he instantly calmed down anbd looked at me with these big brown puppy dog eyes and sweetly said " Help Please" it was so sweet and adorable how cpuld i not help him
DowntownStevieB 12 hours ago
If you read these posts like "parents make up stuff for attention," it changes the thought behind them. I find several very hard to believe.
David Beaulieu 16 hours ago
This article should be called "Kids figure out at an early age to manipulate their parents, here are 50 examples of adults fooled by their children".
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