I enjoy children because adults lie. I also enjoy setting an expectation of similar nuance of technical understanding as I would for an adult and then being surprised at how many rise to the occasion.
The other day I was talking to a ten year old about the French Revolution and American independence. She didn’t have the words to express that she already understood. Instead, she held on hand in the air as if grasping something and the other near her chest as if sorta cradling something. I immediately recognized it as the Status of Liberty. I explained simply that it was their gift to us. She replied, “So we’d remember?”
I don’t know how to end this post. Do what the OP says.
I enjoy lying to my nephews. Did you know that it’s illegal in 10 states to eat your pizza backwards??? And we’re in one of those states??? Don’t worry…I won’t call the cops…if you’re nice to your sister…
They love it. I have a great relationship with all of them. Don’t think they’re gonna look back in anger that I lied about owning a warehouse full of every toy every made but kids aren’t allowed so they can’t go see it lol
I enjoy children because adults lie. I also enjoy setting an expectation of similar nuance of technical understanding as I would for an adult and then being surprised at how many rise to the occasion.
The other day I was talking to a ten year old about the French Revolution and American independence. She didn’t have the words to express that she already understood. Instead, she held on hand in the air as if grasping something and the other near her chest as if sorta cradling something. I immediately recognized it as the Status of Liberty. I explained simply that it was their gift to us. She replied, “So we’d remember?”
I don’t know how to end this post. Do what the OP says.
I enjoy lying to my nephews. Did you know that it’s illegal in 10 states to eat your pizza backwards??? And we’re in one of those states??? Don’t worry…I won’t call the cops…if you’re nice to your sister…
They’re growing up fast now days. Careful with that. They’ll not forget.
They love it. I have a great relationship with all of them. Don’t think they’re gonna look back in anger that I lied about owning a warehouse full of every toy every made but kids aren’t allowed so they can’t go see it lol
I made a poor assumption that the children didn’t understand that you were joking. I apologize.
No worries. They don’t know I’m lying at first but they know I’m a jokester who also happens to have singlehandedly won the 1832 World Cup!
I had an uncle like you. He was one of my favorites :)
Best thing I’ve read on Lemmy today.
and…
We all agree it’s a mystery