Category: Those Damn Kids

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These Kids Are Adorably Clueless

There has to be an age when being clueless becomes less adorable and more what-the-f*ck, right?

I’m not sure exactly what that threshold is, but I am sure that these 12 kids are still in the safe zone. Because even though they know absolutely nothing, they’re still as cute as heck.

I forgive them.

12. He had a different fashion statement in mind, clearly.

It was probably one that involved a lot less clothing, if he’s like my kid.

11. Those are definitely legs.

But let’s be honest, that face was nothing to write home about.

10. Well, he got one thing right.

May he maintain his passion, but in a more useful manner.

Aah the young mind of a young child from KidsAreFuckingStupid

9. Toddlers do not care about your things.

They have flushed expensive things down the toilet and they will do it again.

While the world is fighting over TP, my toddler is giving ours a bath. from KidsAreFuckingStupid

8. That kid is going to rule the world.

And also always win at games.

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7. Now is the time to confess, I suppose.

That was the only option then, I suppose.

6. That makes me laugh, but it is really dumb.

I’m going to have to remember that for a book one day.

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5. I want an updated picture of them doing the same thing.

Also, someone call CPS for adults.

4. 100% applaud her letting him do it.

And somehow managing to not explain herself at every house.

3. I’m pretty sure this is how comedians are born.

The good ones, anyway.

2. This definitely qualifies as adorably clueless.

Best friends never outgrow each other.

1. That kid is not going to be the class rebel.

But he is going to be a responsible pet owner, so there’s that.

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This is just the kind of content I need in my life right now.

Which was your favorite kid?

If they were yours would you laugh or disown them? Both? Tell us in the comments!

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Kids That Clearly Know Nothing…But They’re Still Cute

Kids aren’t really supposed to know anything, since they haven’t been alive that long and everything. That’s why it’s okay to laugh at them when they do and say silly things.

Once you’re an adult, people frown upon being clueless, as it’s no longer cute.

Nothing you do is cute anymore, okay!

But these 11 kids are still allowed, so please enjoy…

11. Oh, sweet summer child.

They’re looking for you, son. Don’t know why.

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10. When you think of it that way…

Brains really are pretty amazing.

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9. I think you should be glad you coaxed it out of him before he deployed it as a weapon.

Luckily for him, you never really run out.

He’ll never have get it back from KidsAreFuckingStupid

8. He has not yet learned that coffee is sacred.

May that cup rest in peace.

7. Anything to do with dogs is very exciting, understand.

I, too, get thrilled to see dogs passing by on the street.

6. And maybe I shouldn’t be laughing, but I am.

You have to amuse yourself in this parenting gig when and where you can.

5. Wow. I don’t think my son would give up his iPad for a cookie.

You never know, though. It would probably depend on whether there was ice cream involved.

It wasn’t even double stuffed smh from KidsAreFuckingStupid

4. It’s hard being a toddler, you know.

So many feelings, so few words.

3. That cornbread now knows how I feel when I try to go to the bathroom.

It’s hard being loved so much. Like cornbread.

2. I mean that’s sort of just impressive.

Unless you’re the one who paid for said cello. Then it’s annoying.

1. All kids apparently go through a phase when they NEED TO SEE THEIR POOP.

Do you always check on your poop before you flush? DO YOU EVEN CARE?

I needed this laugh today and the reminder that my littles aren’t the only idiots on the block.

What’s the dumbest thing your kid has done that made you laugh?

Share it with us in the comments!

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Seven-Year-Olds That Totally Shocked Their Parents

My mom always said she couldn’t choose a favorite age or stage when my sister and I were little, because every new one was immediately the best one. As a parent, I can certainly relate – though babies are sweet and cuddly and you hate to leave that stage behind, the precociousness of toddlers and early speakers has its own charms, and so on.

Personally, I can’t wait until my ids have a firm grasp on sarcasm!

In the case of these 22 parents, though, it’s their 7-year-olds who are currently shocking and awing them in the best possible way – and these tweets prove their point!

22. Eh, just give it to her.

21. Kids are weird in all the best ways.

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20. There’s more than one kind of magic, I guess.

19. That conversation is going to come back to haunt that kid in a few years.

18. Kind of makes you feel better about everything.

17. One day, when he’s a teenager, you shall have your revenge.

16. I mean, she would have liked it either way.

15. I hope he can carry that pragmatism into adulthood.

14. From the mouths of babes.

13. We all are, honey.

12. Tit for tat, but not like that.

11. I’m not sure how I would respond to that.

10. Why has no one thought of this before now?

9. It’s a cruel, cruel world.

8. I suppose that’s one conclusion…

7. It doesn’t actually make sense.

6. 100% chance this was a male child.

5. You might have different definitions of “ready.”

4. She has a point.

3. The world is definitely not fair.

2. I hope he’s not very competitive.

1. She’s using the word correctly in context.

There are days that are so, so hard, but man, these first 3+ years of parenthood have really gone fast!

Do you have a favorite age? Does your own 7-year-old surprise you on the regular? Tell us about it in the comments!

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Kristen Bell Wanted Some Mom Advice After Her Daughter Used Vaseline as Shampoo

All moms needs advice and support now and then (or more often than that), because as wonderful as motherhood is, the trials can sometimes crop up a couple of times a day.

Or an hour, if you have toddlers, because they act like it’s their job to get into whatever they can the moment your back is turned.

And toddler logic, I’m sorry to say, even applies to famous parents.

The proof? Kristen Bell turned around or came out of the bathroom or finished emptying the dishwasher to find that her young daughter had emptied a container of Vaseline onto her head.

She shared an image of the more-than-a-little horrifying, goopy mess on Instagram and said “My daughter just washed her hair with Vaseline and I can’t get it out. Has this ever happened to anyone? Does anyone have any tips on how to get it out?”

Bell also lamented that the entire mess had only gotten worse after three washes with regular shampoo.

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The moms of the internet showed their best sides – the helpful ones, not the ones that make them wrinkle their noses at another mom’s choices – and recommended dish soap.

Dawn, in case you’re a new parent, is second only to Mr. Clean Magic Erasers when it comes to cleaning during the toddler years.

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Bell joked n a later comment…

“Okay the consensus was dish soap and I appreciate that.

I’m very grateful for you guys because I don’t know what I’m doing,”

Keep up the good work supporting each other, moms of toddlers.

There is a 100% chance that one day, you will be the one with the problem you never imagined – and you’re going to need someone who has been there to help you out.

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Making Children Say ‘I’m Sorry’ Can Seem Meaningless. Try This Instead.

We’ve all seen this, and a lot of us have done it. A small child does something hurtful on accident and, upon a stern look or ‘what do you say?’ from a parent, mutters a quick ‘sorry’ before moving on with whatever they were doing. But while it’s good to teach children manners, are they really learning anything? Are they actually sorry, or are they just doing what’s expected in order to meet as little resistance as possible?

According to Heather Shumaker, the author of It’s OK Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids, the latter is most likely:

“Young kids sometimes fool us. They can mimic “Sorry” and even cry when another child cries, but most children are not capable of being sorry yet. Children differ – you may have an early bloomer – but most children simply lack the emotional and cognitive development to feel remorse. Remorse requires the ability to take another person’s perspective and fully understand cause and effect. These skills are still emerging in young children. Expecting young kids to say “Sorry” teaches them nothing more than a misguided lesson in sequence: kick, say “Sorry,” move on.”

Okay, so if we’ve been teaching the wrong lesson all this time, what exactly should we be doing to better help children understand until their emotional intelligence matures?

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Shumaker has some ideas on how we can teach them that “sorry” has meaning, and help them understand that all actions have consequences. Namely, these easy steps:

1. Bring the kid back to the scene of the crime.

Children who think they’re going to be in trouble tend to run. Put an arm around them, bring them back, and explain that even if they didn’t mean to do it, someone got hurt so they need to come back.

2. Be specific about what happened.

The child might not have noticed what they did, or might not understand the impact of shoving a shopping cart, etc. Explain it briefly and calmly, ie: “Your shopping cart ran over her toe.” If we expect them to be sorry, they need to first know what they should be sorry for.

3. Describe the consequences.

Since children often don’t have a fully developed sense of empathy, it’s up to us to tell them what the offended party might be feeling, ie: “Look, there’s a scratch on her arm. It must sting.”

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4. Model empathy.

Ask the other child or adult whether they’re okay.

5. Take action to fix the problem.

Your young one might not truly feel bad, but they can help fix things. Ask them to run and get a band-aid, wipes, a cold towel, etc., in order to help.

6. Make a guarantee.

Promising not to do it again means a lot more to a child than a meaningless word like ‘sorry.’ If they promise not to do the offending action again, trust can be more readily re-established.

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7. Let them see you being truly sorry in your own life.

We do want kids to say sorry and mean it, eventually. One good way to prompt the behavior without forcing it is to let your kids see you making sincere apologies in your own life. Make sure to acknowledge the consequences of your mistakes and do your best to make things better.

As a parent, I love this advice and the notion that kids can learn how to genuinely realize they’ve done something wrong and take steps to make it right, as opposed to being forced to say something they don’t feel or understand. I’m planning to try it soon!

h/t: Offspring.lifehacker.com

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