The Hilarious Parents of Twitter on What Kids Say

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“Kids say the darndest things” is a saying for a very good reason—and let’s be honest, sometimes “darndest” doesn’t quite cover the embarrassing, terrifying, hilarious, and downright absurd things they come up with. Most of the time, what kids say is a source of amusement, providing a silver lining to the sleepless nights and dwindling bank accounts that come with parenting. Thankfully, the witty parents of Twitter are sharing their little ones’ greatest verbal blunders, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

1. Honesty is the best policy?
   A common thread in “what kids say” is their utter lack of a filter. They voice their thoughts without hesitation—even if it hits you right in the feels.
2. Curiosity piqued.
   Many adults have questioned the reasons behind certain rules—like why vodka can’t be served at playdates. Why not juice?
3. Ouch.
   One of the toughest aspects of parenting is hearing our own voices echo back in the innocent, hopeful tones of our children, especially when the message isn’t exactly flattering.
4. No filter.
   Want to experience true embarrassment? Just have kids. They’ll bring all your worst fears to life.
5. Moments of wisdom.
   At times, your kids will share insights that you didn’t grasp until well into adulthood, and these moments can make you feel like you might actually be doing something right.
6. Turnabout is fair play.
   It’s fun when they take our own jokes and throw them back at us—thanks a bunch, little buddy.
7. They grow up so fast.
   Kids absorb more from us than we realize, and it’s usually not the good stuff.
8. Be careful what you wish for.
   Once they start talking, you may find yourself regretting the days you longed for them to say something other than “goo-goo.”
9. Future president?
   Often, we parents think certain things in silence, and it’s all the more amusing when our kids echo our thoughts.
10. Yikes.
    One charming aspect of children is their literal interpretation of everything. Sometimes, it’s a bit alarming.
11. Facepalm.
    Ugh. Just…ugh.
12. Well then.
    There are moments when you might question whether you should be locking your bedroom door at night.
13. Trying not to laugh.
    It’s tough to stifle laughter when one of your kids drops a perfectly timed curse word—it might just be a sign of comic genius.
14. They have no chill.
    Few things are as hilarious as an innocent child unintentionally getting themselves into trouble.
15. Mind blown.
    Now I can’t shake the image of a guy in a fedora juggling a Trader Joe’s reusable bag while frantically adjusting his skinny jeans.

Happy Weekend, Fellow Parents! This article was originally published on June 23, 2016.

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Summary:

Navigating parenting can be a wild ride filled with laughter, embarrassment, and unexpected wisdom from our children. The amusing things kids say often serve as a lighthearted reminder of the joys and challenges of parenthood.