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Over-the-top advertisements of children's accomplishments are everywhere. "Watch Matthew's game-winning shot!" a mom shouts to her Facebook friend uploading a video. "Little Susie is years ahead in math!" a dad proclaims at a family barbeque.

But often these compliments can get a little out of hand; moms and dads aren't impartial when it comes to their kids' abilities. Whether they realize they're doing it or not, they can easily over-exaggerate.

And when they do, they end up on the subreddit called r/WokeKids. The number one internet archive of proud parents. Continue scrolling to check out our hand-picked posts from this entertaining online community and a few random pictures we found elsewhere that we thought are very appropriate and go with its content well. Enjoy!

#1

Yea Sure

Yea Sure

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#2

Enough Of Your S**t, Rebecca

Enough Of Your S**t, Rebecca

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Aaron W
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your three year old is smarter than you. You probably should have somebody cutting up your food for you.

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All this child-centered bragging, despite its patent violation of the social ideals of modesty and respect for others, may be, according to University of Pennsylvania sociologist Annette Lareau, PhD, an outgrowth of the hothouse style of parenting that pervades our culture.

Lareau, who has studied the habits and behaviors of contemporary families, calls this practice "concerted cultivation." She thinks it's a way middle-class parents tend to see "parenting as a project," something to be managed and organized and programmed.

"There's a way in which an activity is more intense for the mother than it is even for the child," Lareau told WebMD. "And the competitive nature of activities is woven into the heart of the process."

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Psychiatrist Alvin Rosenfeld, MD, believes it's much better to concentrate on the whole child instead of just the part you like. "Many focus on their children's achievements, rather than getting to know their kids as individuals," Rosenfeld explained. "The dilemma is when kids become valued only for their accomplishments -- or when they live up to your fantasies of what they ought to accomplish -- not for who they are as people."

#5

I Cried

I Cried

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Buren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I asked my adult friends what they want for Christmas. They didn't say cake, they said donut, I cried.

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Parents need to remember to model the behavior they want their kids to develop. "If they see and hear you bragging, that's the behavior they'll emulate," Rosenfeld added.

Social etiquette matters. Don't be a braggart; we don't know about other families' struggles and challenges. The parent you might be tempted to tell about your kid's athletic accomplishments, for example, may have a child with a physical disability.

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Again, focus on who your children are as people rather than their latest test score. "We rarely hear the simple praise, 'He is such a good (or good-hearted) kid,'" Rosenfeld said.

#8

In The Womb? Sure

In The Womb? Sure

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Rijkærd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to know how "old" is 2 and 3 years old now coz my maths ain't mathing...

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#9

They Would Rly Die

They Would Rly Die

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At age 9? In 2021? This is 100% something a kid that age could plausibly say. I get a feeling that the people who object to these don't interact with many children.

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#10

Power Ranger Quotes > Bible Verses

Power Ranger Quotes > Bible Verses

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XSpooky_Mint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya know, most people who grow up around people like this end up being hardcore atheists and agnostics

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Psychotherapist and author F. Diane Barth said that if you do feel compelled to brag to other parents about your kid, be sure to give them equal time to brag about theirs and try to think of something you admire about their children in case they can’t come up with something.

Every parent wants to tell the world their kid is something special, and they should, but the trick is to balance it out. As you can see from the pictures, there's a line between being incredibly impressed with their accomplishments and talking the kids up to the point everyone thinks you're simply full of it.

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#11

Damn, That 2 Year Old Is Genius

Damn, That 2 Year Old Is Genius

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Spinz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TWO? Do people genuinely expect others to believe posts like these or is it some sort of satire I'm not in the loop with?

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#13

I Don’t Think This Kid Is Even Old Enough To Form Full Sentences

I Don’t Think This Kid Is Even Old Enough To Form Full Sentences

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#14

Trump's Twitter

Trump's Twitter

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XSpooky_Mint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My three-year-old niece said "Ah yes, wonderful news. Thank you for telling me, fine lad. Please, have twenty dollars"

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#15

Story Of A Woke Son In The Wilds Of Twitter

Story Of A Woke Son In The Wilds Of Twitter

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#16

Been Waiting For The Right Place To Post This Enlightened Toddler

Been Waiting For The Right Place To Post This Enlightened Toddler

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Earl Grey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can have make-believe friends, you can have make-believe children too.

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#17

An Interesting Title

An Interesting Title

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Spinz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is easy enough to believe for me, then again there was no specified age

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#18

Hmmm

Hmmm

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, to be fair, this is actually pretty true. My daughter is not allowed to show any part of her stomach or shoulders at school, but I am allowed to own any number of assault weapons.

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#19

Here's One I Might Actually Believe

Here's One I Might Actually Believe

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#23

Another Politically Aware 11 Year Old

Another Politically Aware 11 Year Old

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#24

Seems Practical

Seems Practical

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Dina Simoné
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is not that uncommon. Two to three languages happens regularly in immigrant families. I grew up with three. Ten languages on the other hand seems pretty hard.

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#25

Oh God. I’ve Encountered My First One In The Wild

Oh God. I’ve Encountered My First One In The Wild

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#26

Yeah I’m Sure Your Kid Gave Up The Chance For Free Candy Based On Some Adult’s Political Views

Yeah I’m Sure Your Kid Gave Up The Chance For Free Candy Based On Some Adult’s Political Views

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at those absolutely sick Trump trash women. They are an embarrassment to our country. Raising monsters.

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#27

R/Wokekids Or R/Thathappened ? Can’t Decide

R/Wokekids Or R/Thathappened ? Can’t Decide

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#28

It Just Sounds Better

It Just Sounds Better

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#29

Hm

Hm

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malenchki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meh sounds like something I might have said I can bring myself to believe this at a stretch

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#31

Yeah, That’s What An 8 Year Old Is Worrying About

Yeah, That’s What An 8 Year Old Is Worrying About

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NsG
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand this. It's in the language of a child, but the gist is if you teach in subjects without showing how those subjects are connected, you miss an important learning opportunity. Science contains maths. Geography contains science. History contains social studies (and vice versa). And some of this crossover starts in primary school. I'm not sure I get what he means about music, but the rest of it makes sense. And is absolutely what an 8 year old can worry about.

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#32

Poster Claims Their 5th Grader Did This

Poster Claims Their 5th Grader Did This

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Reviewer UK01
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Believable. Small children are parrots, if they've heard something, especially opinions heavily foisted on them, they'll reproduce on demand. Many antivax parents are scared their child will be secretly vaccinated at every doctor's appointment, so they teach them what they want them to say in this fictional scenario. Sad.

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#33

That Kid Loved It

That Kid Loved It

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#34

I Used To Be A Woke Kid Myself Back In The Day!

I Used To Be A Woke Kid Myself Back In The Day!

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Rijkærd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kinda f****d up parenting in my opinion...using a kid to pass your political message is not some proud s**t. Leave the kids out of a mess they dont even understand

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#35

Sure Man

Sure Man

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#36

Trump Idiot Nap Area Bad

Trump Idiot Nap Area Bad

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#37

Unselfish Kid Stops 9/11

Unselfish Kid Stops 9/11

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XSpooky_Mint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, and when I asked my niece the same question she said she'd go back and kill the butterfly that caused hurricane Sandy

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#38

Mmmm Yes A Wise 3 Year Old

Mmmm Yes A Wise 3 Year Old

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#39

The Fact That Whoever Wrote This Sign Reversed The Alphabets To Make It Seem Like The Child Wrote It

The Fact That Whoever Wrote This Sign Reversed The Alphabets To Make It Seem Like The Child Wrote It

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Ray Martin
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never mind the sign, that poor kid is going to be mercilessly bullied for those extra limbs she has.

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#40

Wow What A Free Thinking Family

Wow What A Free Thinking Family

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#41

Lil Worker

Lil Worker

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#42

How Funny And Relatable

How Funny And Relatable

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#44

This Is True I Was The Snack

This Is True I Was The Snack

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#45

2 Years Old Is So Amazingly Aware That Leaves You Speechless

2 Years Old Is So Amazingly Aware That Leaves You Speechless

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 2-year-old came up to me and said, “Mama? Cookie? Please?”

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#47

From The Mouth Of A First Grader

From The Mouth Of A First Grader

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Demi Zwaan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, that was a good way to live when there were few people and their hunting had little to no impact on nature as a whole. If everyone who wants to, just goes shooting things now, there won’t be any nature left in a few years.

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#48

I'm Sure That's Exactly What She Said

I'm Sure That's Exactly What She Said

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#49

Remember Those Embarrassing Things Your Parents Made You Do?

Remember Those Embarrassing Things Your Parents Made You Do?

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Tammy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Daddy, a woman is sitting listening to a speech and because she isn't smiling like an idiot, you've taught me that I can solve the "problem" of stoic women by dressing them up for my taste.

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#52

Could Be Real, But The Caption Makes It Really Cringy And Less Believable

Could Be Real, But The Caption Makes It Really Cringy And Less Believable

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#53

Why Are They Always 10yo??

Why Are They Always 10yo??

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#54

Free My Dog Willy

Free My Dog Willy

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Rijkærd
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only i had some kind of Thanos Gauntlet to snap these kind of people out of existence

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#58

1st Graders These Days Smh

1st Graders These Days Smh

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#59

Here, Honey, Just Hold This Poster And Look Upset

Here, Honey, Just Hold This Poster And Look Upset

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#60

Brave 9 Year Old Draws The Line At 4G

Brave 9 Year Old Draws The Line At 4G

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#62

Sure

Sure

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Immortal Emperor Paradox
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This comment doesn't belong here. BP has used a lot of Mommy Owl's tweets in the past in their posts. She has posted many of these jokes. They were never meant to be taken seriously. This was disappointing, BP.

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#63

This Happens

This Happens

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Steve Fischer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your children will be dead soon from a preventable disease. So sad that imbeciles can have children

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#64

My Insanely Smart Unvaxxed Kid Should Develop Faster Than Yours

My Insanely Smart Unvaxxed Kid Should Develop Faster Than Yours

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vivioh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

EVERY child and I mean EVERY child progresses at their own rate. Not sitting for very long by themselves at 7 months is not unusual. Some kids walk by 7-8 months and some not until they’re 18 months to 2 years. My daughter had 8 teeth by the time she was 3 months. I thought that was weird. Most don’t get them until almost a year. But it wasn’t weird, just different. All children are different including siblings in their progressions. I did child care for over 25 years and can give you a really good piece of advice……. If you’re concerned don’t ask your friend or a relative ……. ask your doctor. Yep. They will tell you if it’s something to be concerned about based on their knowledge and not experience. Sounds like a whole lot of kids on this post are ready for their Pulitzer! Never worry based on something your friend said. Just cause their child can recite the entire constitution by age 18 months does not make it true. Go with your gut and ask your doctor.

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#65

I’m Sure She Did

I’m Sure She Did

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#66

I Don’t Think This Is Completely Impossible But Still

I Don’t Think This Is Completely Impossible But Still

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why can’t people just state their beliefs without trying to say it’s from their 3-year-old child?

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#67

Raising Future R/Iamverysmart Content

Raising Future R/Iamverysmart Content

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't the entire tweet. At the end it says, "it is surprising because they are both cats."

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#68

Ah

Ah

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SusanS
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sense an acrimonious divorce in the future for the mommy and daddy and some very troubling times ahead for this poor child

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#69

Communist Child

Communist Child

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#71

Sassy 3yo

Sassy 3yo

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XSpooky_Mint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you talk to a 3 year old like that in the first place??

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#72

6 Year Old Schools His Mom

6 Year Old Schools His Mom

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Rijkærd
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...esenitally.?? Just a spelling error shows how dumb both you and the kid are....

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#73

Wild Imaginary 9yo Attacks

Wild Imaginary 9yo Attacks

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#76

We Live In A Society

We Live In A Society

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Sarah Sparkles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They only had a small amount to use where as Wakanda had much, much more. Your kid is dumb

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#77

Big Words

Big Words

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Truth Monster
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember saying I didn't want Christmas presents because I knew my parents couldn't afford it.

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#79

Non-Binary 7-Year Old

Non-Binary 7-Year Old

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XSpooky_Mint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, because a seven year old knows they're non-binary when most people take yearssss to figure that out

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#80

I’m Not Sure If I Believe This Really Happened Or Not

I’m Not Sure If I Believe This Really Happened Or Not

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Amanda Nolting
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my daughter was 5, she slept with her stuffed polar bear so she wouldn't be afraid in the dark. Last year she graduated valedictorian with a full academic scholarship and partial music scholarship to her first choice college. Clearly polar bears are inspiring young children to move mountains. Polar bears for president 2024!

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#81

His Son Is A Quote Machine!

His Son Is A Quote Machine!

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Immortal Emperor Paradox
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure by now everybody at least on BP knows that Henpecked Hal, Mommy Owl, etc. tweet jokes very often. But still, nice try.

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#82

Amazing

Amazing

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Lukyan Terdal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, you realize just how much spears cost these days? FIVE STONE WHEELS APEICE! How am I supposed to afford that and pay off the mortgage on my cave at the same time?

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#84

Found On My Town’s Facebook Page. Wow

Found On My Town’s Facebook Page. Wow

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#85

A 6 Year Old

A 6 Year Old

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Sarah Sparkles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here sweetheart watch this violent, pornographic, and incest filled show. I'm sure it won't mess you up in any way

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#87

“No Wishes”

“No Wishes”

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Rijkærd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there any significance to the twitter blue thingy in a username coz i think this one highlights Dumb and stupid....

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#88

Oh Come On

Oh Come On

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Tammy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just saying, his "boy" could have been a 32 year old living in the basement. I need some context for your "hope" dad.

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#89

Found This On Instagram And Felt It Belonged Here

Found This On Instagram And Felt It Belonged Here

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Eb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure this one fits - just parents raising their kids to be responsible adults.

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#90

Antlers

Antlers

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Noah Ooi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

do 5 year olds know about deers and their genders or do they simply learn it later on?

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#91

W A R R I O R C H I L D

W A R R I O R C H I L D

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Violet Jensen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Y’all my disorder is not your excuse to not deal with scary needles

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#92

Found This In One Of The Comments Of Donald Trumps Tweets. Because You Know A Kid Keeps Up With Politics

Found This In One Of The Comments Of Donald Trumps Tweets. Because You Know A Kid Keeps Up With Politics

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Amanda Nolting
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rather you liked Trump or not, it's wrong to teach children to hate people at such a young age.

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