If you often find your kids giving you puzzled looks or rolling their eyes at your references, you might be an ‘80s kid stuck in the life of a modern parent. Here are some telltale signs:
- “What’chu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?”
When your child says something so outlandish, do you instinctively channel your inner Gary Coleman? - “Whatever you do, don’t get them wet.”
Your toddler might not turn into a menacing Gremlin during bath time, but mine sure did! - “And don’t call me Shirley.”
Although my kids argue they’ve never called me Shirley, I can’t resist dropping this classic line whenever they say “surely.” - “Look, he likes it! Mikey likes it!”
If you’ve never joyfully exclaimed this when your picky eater tries something new, you must be under 30! - “Don’t drink soda with those Pop Rocks.”
You want to protect your kids from the same fate as Mikey, right? - “Ooh, my nose!”
I may have a questionable parenting style if my first reaction to a kid getting hit in the face with a ball is this phrase instead of checking if they’re okay. - “Mom always says, ‘Don’t play ball in the house!’”
This classic line gives your kids a moment to flee before you lose it over the broken vase from Great-Grandma. - “De Plane! De Plane!”
This has become a fun tradition whenever we land, paying homage to Fantasy Island, a show that terrified our preteen selves. - “You can’t really dust for vomit.”
Thanks to This Is Spinal Tap, we can at least laugh through the messiness of parenting. - “They’re hee-eere.”
This is a staple when family arrives for a holiday feast—not when there are supernatural happenings. - “24 hours a day. 7 days a week. In stereo.”
This early MTV slogan definitely applies to both wailing infants and squabbling siblings. - “I’ll be back.”
Said in my best Austrian accent, it’s usually directed at the parent left holding the child who’s suddenly in tears over separation. - “Where is my AUTO-MO-BILE?”
Without missing a beat, my spouse chimes in with, “AUTO-MO-BILE??” This Sixteen Candles line is our go-to whenever we can’t locate the car.
While our kids may laugh at our references, I’m certain that other parents from the ‘80s are chuckling along. I feel for anyone who doesn’t get the joke! For more parenting insights, check out this informative resource on home insemination. You might also explore expert advice on artificial insemination kits. Additionally, this blog offers great content on pregnancy and reproductive health.
In summary, if these phrases resonate with you, it’s a clear sign that your ‘80s upbringing is shaping your parenting style today. Embrace the nostalgia and remember—the struggle is real, but so is the laughter!