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It’s completely natural for parents to feel proud of their children. Their achievements, big or small, can feel like the most important thing in the world. And it makes sense that they’d want to share those moments with others to show how much joy their kids bring them.

It’s wholesome—most of the time. But some parents take it too far, turning it into a competition to prove whose child is the most special. In their eagerness, they exaggerate their kids’ abilities—or even straight-up lie. And that’s how they end up featured on the subreddit r/wokekids, where people don’t buy the stories and aren’t shy about calling them out.

Scroll down for a collection of their latest posts, and let us know—do you think these incidents are fake or could some of them be real?

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    Kise Miarse
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the level of petty it requires to edit her Wikipedia page over it. 😆

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    Found In A Group For Parents Of Gifted Kids. There’s Lots Of Eye Roll Comments But I Think This One Is The Best I’ve Seen

    Found In A Group For Parents Of Gifted Kids. There’s Lots Of Eye Roll Comments But I Think This One Is The Best I’ve Seen

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At 8 months all I could say was “This is indeed a disturbing universe."😵‍💫

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    r/wokekids first appeared on the internet in 2017, and over the past 8 years, it has grown into a community of 272K followers, becoming one of the largest of its kind on the platform. Its members take pleasure in exposing people who make up false claims about their (sometimes non-existent) children’s accomplishments. However, the creator of the subreddit, u/_CodyB/, isn’t too pleased with what it has turned into.

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    Kise Miarse
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can sorta believe this one. Kids do parrot what they hear. Although - then I feel really bad for the kid.

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    “I started the sub as a meme, and it really took off for reasons outside of my control,” u/_CodyB/ told Bored Panda. “I’m extremely hands-off with it, and I actually kind of feel like the sub has gone to the dogs. Honestly, I’m thinking about shutting it down.”

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    She Totally Wrote This Herself! Don't Question It You Sexists Pigs!

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree with the sentiment though, except I like to cut you up before I eat you. Indigestion, you know... 🦖

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    Absolutely Inspiring 🙅‍♂️

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    The idea of retiring a subreddit with so many followers, especially when it’s doing quite well, might seem surprising. However, u/_CodyB/ believes it’s no longer as sincere as it once was—which is undeniably ironic, given that the subreddit is best known for mocking people who post online purely for attention.

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    Andrew
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is entirely the animal's fault. Shouldn't have evolved to be so dang tasty

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    Happy Birthday Logan, Just Let Mom And Dad Overshadow It With Our Politics :)

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    “It was funny when I started because Reddit is filled with so much karma baiting,” the creator of r/wokekids said. The term refers to posting content just to gain upvotes and boost a user’s reputation, known as “karma.” “But then eventually the sub meant to satirize karma baiting became the same thing.”

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    Hey Son… I Got The Perfect Halloween Costume For Ya…

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    And Then Everyone Clapped !

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    “Once upon a time, you could look to Reddit for proper discourse about pretty much any subject—mind you, I still think Reddit is probably the best mainstream social media outlet for that,” u/_CodyB/ added. “But it’s become obviously worse with the rise of bots. I am a firm believer in the ‘dead internet theory,’ and I think it’s just a matter of time before the internet becomes useless for most things.”

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    And Then Everybody Started Clapping

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    Another reason the subreddit has drifted from its original purpose is tied to its name. When u/_CodyB/ first called it “woke kids,” the term “woke” had a different meaning—more about being aware of social issues rather than being used sarcastically or as a pejorative.

    “It’s difficult for me to properly define,” they explained. “I meant it to be something like recounting a conversation where the protagonist (in their mind) said something perfectly mindful and in line with the beliefs of their intended audience.”

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    However, u/_CodyB/ doesn’t think the shifting definition of the term “woke” has significantly impacted what gets posted on the subreddit. The real issue, they feel, is that it’s no longer a space where people meaningfully engage with one another. “It’s still about kids saying absurdly profound things. Except it's no longer genuine.”

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    Woke, Cringe, Or “That Happened”?

    Woke, Cringe, Or “That Happened”?

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    Sami Smolwing
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because the kid is 4. Regardless of beliefs and parenting styles, I think we can all agree that the finer points of adult level romantic relationships aren't age appropriate in this case. If this post were true, it represents another case of gross indoctrination; the kind we're seeing an alarming rise in on all fronts. But mostly in the chronically online. Kinda gross.

    Sandra Angulo
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is gross and it’s always been prevalent in our society. Think about all the times people comment that a baby is good looking and all the boys or girls will want him or her. And if it’s a boy they get him a shirt that says “Mothers Lock Up Your Daughters” and tell fathers that their little girl is cute and he's going to have to deal with boyfriends in the future! I could go on and on, but it’s all so bizarre.

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    Fellfromthemoon
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine the child saying something like 'When I grow up, I'll marry Jake and I'll also marry Sophia.'

    Robert Beveridge
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted to marry my entire class in second grade. I think we all did. My family moved away, so I'm not sure it worked out, but this one I can believe (except that "his words" bit, because obviously a 4-year-old is going to refer to a polycule as a hive).

    Jaya
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you think about it, most little kids naturally believe in polygamy. They often have a whole list of boys or girls they wanna marry 😁

    Regina Phalange
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The verbal abilities between the average 6-year old and the average 10-year old are so vastly different, they are not grouped together like that. If your 4-year old's verbal abilities are beyond his age, they would be classified as either at the same level as a 5-7 year old or an 8-10 year old. No such thing as "speaking like a 6-10 year old".

    Regina Phalange
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The verbal abilities between the average 6-year old and the average 10-year old are so vastly different, they are not grouped together like that. If your 4-year old's verbal abilities are beyond his age, they would be classified as either at the same level as a 5-7 year old, or an 8-10 year old. No such thing as "speaking like a 6-10 year old".

    Doofnuts
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O.K.. You are a freak and I'm sorry for your kid, but hope you get to reap the rewards of what you are doing to him/her.

    rainy_days (fae/faer)
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    isn't necessarily fake. i've had 5-8yo kids at summer camp say that they don't mind their girl/boyfriend left them because they've got two others anyway. and it's not like they see it as more than best friend/puppy love for the most case

    Irene
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i do believe this, my friend younger cousins, like in kindergarten, one of them wants to date a boy (both are male)

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take exploiting toddlers for 100 Alex (agree with the statement, not with the post).

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    Supposedly A Year 3 Said This (7-8)

    Supposedly A Year 3 Said This (7-8)

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    Ballsy (Or ‘Flatsy’ Since Kiddo Is A Flat-Earther) Statement

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    Nikole
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So obviously the kid didn’t say this, buuuuut… accurate.

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    Nikole
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, I know the kid didn’t do this, but I really hope he doesn’t grow up to be like dear old dad. Also gas isn’t that price.

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    Praise Jesus, Etc

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    UKGrandad
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn a gallon of water into a nice Merlot and forget my cares for a while.

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful maintains? Like, all your maintenance people are really pretty? Or you have exceptionally gorgeous appliances?

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    Kids Are Just Too Cognizant Of Global Issues For Us Normal Humans

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    RedHairedDragon
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm looking at my six year old while reading this. He could totally say something like this. The people that out together this list must think that kids are just running around communicating with grunts and screams until they turn 18

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    Yep. Your Kid Definitely Said That

    Yep. Your Kid Definitely Said That

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly this is plausible imo if kids were taught that not everyone is a girl or boy early

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    Nice Beast Ludo
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds normal for an 8 year old in such a nonsensical world. Parents posting everything their children say is not normal and they are a******s

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    4 Year Old Kid Knows The History Of Australia. No Idea How She Would Know…

    4 Year Old Kid Knows The History Of Australia. No Idea How She Would Know…

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    For Sure This Happened

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    Michelle Randazzo
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woke garbage needs to be flushed along with yhe people who chose to indoctrinant our kids.

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    Of Course He Did

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    RedHairedDragon
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Five is old enough to do things like this, and knowing Amals work it's totally believable that they talked a lot about Putin

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    James Frail
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't see someone who says "mum" instead of "mom" giving a flying fart about Rosa Parks. They teach the US Civil Rights movement to 9 year Olds in the UK?

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't do the arithmetic but can make political statements? Maybe the parent isn't really helping with the homework?

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    Everyone Stood Up To Clap And Cry Afterwards

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    From The Mouth Of Babes…

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    Kise Miarse
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It probably *does* belong on this list, but - I can imagine a 12 year old maybe saying that.

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    Sure She Did

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    cadena kuhn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes my children always sign their notes your younger daughter just in case I forget which ones which

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    I Saw 2-5 People Say It, If It’s True Blame Them Not Me. I’m Just Posting It

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    Belle
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems possible, the girl was just defending her brother so, maybe?

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    UKGrandad
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teacher: Give me a sentence containing the word 'fascinate'. Pupil: My coat has nine buttons but I can only fascinate'. Teacher: Give me a sentence containing the word 'abundance'. Pupil: When a cake wants to boogie it goes to abundance.

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    UKGrandad
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't disagree that Transphonba is indeed stupid and we should not tolorate it.

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    When Empathy Meets Dishonesty

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    And Then Everyone Applauded

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    Fellfromthemoon
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooo, what about the constant threat of Ottoman annection in the (late) medieval period?