You have to see this adorable standoff between a dad and his daughter over the number four! As parents, we often find ourselves in the amusing position of debating facts with our toddlers, and it’s a wild ride. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve found myself saying, “I truly admire your enthusiasm about how cats can fly, but they can’t, and you are just two years old while I’m an adult. Why are we even discussing this?” Unfortunately, I haven’t captured any of these moments on camera. Thankfully, one mom did!
A clip shared by NTD Television from @JukinVideo shows a dad trying to convince his little girl of the existence of the number four. The two-minute exchange, where he says, “No, it’s one-two-three-four-five,” and she confidently counters with, “No! It’s one-two-three-five,” is bound to resonate with parents who have found themselves repeating truths to someone who is still mastering how to use a zipper.
What’s truly delightful is her unwavering insistence. One viewer remarked, “She’s so charming and persuasive, I started counting my numbers again… just to double-check. 1,2,3,4(?),5??? Ummmm. Yes! Yes??” Her confidence is endearing, but as many parents of headstrong daughters will relate, while we cherish that determination, it can also drive us to our limits by the time they reach their teenage years.
You can’t help but feel for the dad, who appears to be a teacher, as he exclaims, “How you going to tell me? I teach this every day.” At that moment, he’s resorting to his professional experience to validate his point. When a child is so convinced you’re wrong, it’s tempting to pull out your resume and say, “Look at this! I have a degree in mathematics. Numbers are what I deal with!” Before long, you might find yourself reminiscing about your college internships and calling colleagues to back you up, and at that point, it’s clear you’ve already lost the argument.
By the end of the video, in sheer exasperation, the dad says, “You’re skipping four! You can’t just leave four out!” before throwing his hands up in defeat. Then, mom steps in with a calm, “Ava, count to four.” Ava responds, “One-two-three-four,” and cheerfully accepts her loss. Just like that, she moves on to the next thing. Kids, right?
Kudos to her dad for managing not to shout, “I told you so!” and high-fiving the mom instead. I might not have had that kind of restraint—especially since my partner has a habit of singing, “Dad is the champion, my friends… and Dad keeps on fighting till the end…” whenever he wins at games like Uno.
This couple exemplifies patience, humor, and the essence of parenting. We tip our hats to them for sharing this delightful video that many of us can relate to.
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Summary
A heartwarming video captures a playful debate between a father and daughter about the existence of the number four, highlighting the charming yet challenging nature of toddlerhood. The dad’s struggle with his daughter’s unwavering confidence encapsulates the amusing reality of parenting young children.