16 Parents Share Times When Their Children Left Them Speechless

As we grow older, we lose touch with the world around us. More precisely - we get out of tune with the world around us.

When we say world, we don’t mean our jobs, errands, duties, and responsibilities. No, when we say world, we mean the really important things - soul, the purpose of life, The Force.

Call it whatever you want, but that’s the energy that connects everything. Someone fooled us into believing that our jobs, possessions, and political views define us.

And we’ve allowed ourselves to be convinced. Kids, on the other hand, don’t have such problems.

And their minds and souls, completely unburdened by everyday problems, are allowed to dream, fantasize, and be tuned with the world. Children are notorious for saying anything that comes to mind "on the spur of the moment."

They frequently terrify their parents by narrating weird stories that have no rational explanation, thanks to their vivid imagination and infinite earnestness. We adore stories in which the protagonists are youngsters.

That's why, just for you, we've prepared a list of stories from children who, to put it mildly, bewildered their parents. Some of these have the potential to be converted into a fantastic film script.

1. Long time ago, mom

Once, I was feeding my daughter with a spoon, playing the “little airplane” game. She was about 3 years old at the time. Then, she turned to me and told me that she also played the “little plane” game with her daughter. I was amazed and asked when it happened, and she said, “It was a long time ago mom, you weren’t even born yet." As Dr. Madeline Levine, a renowned child psychologist, notes, "Children often possess a unique perspective that can leave us speechless, reminding us of the imaginative worlds they create." For more insights on parenting, visit her website at madelinelevine.com.

© Dr. Madeline Levine, Child Psychologist

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2. It is written somewhere in their genes.

"Once, I was feeding my daughter with a spoon, playing the “little airplane” game. She was about 3 years old at the time. Then, she turned to me and told me that she also played the “little plane” game with her daughter. I was amazed and asked when it happened and she said, “It was a long time ago mom, you weren’t even born yet.”

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3. That's Patricia

I was pregnant and I asked my first daughter, who was then 3 years old: “What’s in mommy’s belly: a little brother or a little sister?” And she answered, in the most natural way: “It’s my sister Patricia.” And that’s what we named her. As Dr. Dan Siegel, a renowned child psychiatrist, states, “Children have a unique ability to express their feelings and thoughts in ways that can surprise us.” You can learn more about his insights on parenting at drdansiegel.com.

 © Dr. Dan Siegel, child psychiatrist

4. What's daddy been doing?

My son said he had a brother and a sister. I said, “No son, you only have one sister.” And he replied, “Mommy, I have a brother who lives far away and he is grown up. He is 6 years old.” As Dr. Lawrence Cohen, a child psychologist and author of "Playful Parenting," explains, “Children often have vivid imaginations and can create entire worlds and relationships in their minds.” This imaginative play is a crucial part of their development, allowing them to express feelings and understand complex concepts. For more insights, visit Dr. Lawrence Cohen's website.

© Dr. Lawrence Cohen, Child Psychologist

5. Almost the same. But how did the kid know?

My son was 4 years old when we went to spend the night at his godmother’s house. When we went to bed, he saw a blanket and told me that his dad had one like that when he was a kid, it was just a little different. I took the blanket and went into the room where my husband was and asked him, “Honey, do you remember a blanket like this?” And he replied, “Yes, I had one like that when I was a kid, but mine was green!” As Dr. Dan Siegel, a child psychiatrist, notes, “Children often have a remarkable ability to connect with their parents' past experiences, which can foster a deeper understanding of family history.” For more insights on parenting, visit Dr. Dan Siegel's website.

© Dr. Dan Siegel / drdansiegel.com

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6. Destiny

My son had an imaginary friend. When he was 5 years old, he told me that his “friend” said he would live in Vitória. 4 years later, my husband went to work in Vitória and we moved there. According to Dr. Lawrence Cohen, a child psychologist and author of Playful Parenting, "Imaginary friends are a normal part of childhood and can be a sign of creativity and emotional intelligence." This aligns with the idea that children's imaginative play can reflect their understanding of the world around them.

7. Grandpa Rafael

My daughter is 2 years and 10 months old, and she often insists that we need to visit her grandfather Rafael. Although she doesn't have a grandfather by that name, she speaks of him as if he is a real person, emphasizing the importance of seeing him. As Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a renowned parenting expert, states, "Children have a unique way of connecting with the world, often imagining relationships that reflect their desires and needs." This imaginative play is crucial for their emotional development, as highlighted on her website, drshefali.com.

© Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Parenting Expert

8. My husband is a lawyer....

When she was about 3 years old, my daughter woke up angry and said, “Don’t mess with me, my husband is a lawyer.” The other day I asked her what a lawyer was and she had no idea. To this day I don’t know where she got that from. As Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a renowned parenting expert, states, “Children often absorb and reflect the world around them in surprising ways, showcasing their unique perspectives.” This highlights the fascinating way children interpret their environment, often leading to unexpected and amusing statements.

© Dr. Shefali Tsabary / drshefali.com

9. Everyone knows Elvis

My son was about to turn 5 when his cousin was getting married. We were choosing the music for the entrance to the church. Suddenly, an orchestrated song came on and my little boy blurted out, “It’s Elvis! Come in with that one!” Detail: I had never heard Elvis with him. So we asked him, “Do you know Elvis?” and he replied, “Of course I do!” According to Dr. Michael Thompson, a child psychologist, "Children often surprise us with their knowledge and insights, reflecting their unique ways of understanding the world." For more insights on child development, visit Dr. Michael Thompson's website.

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10. She had waited a long time for this particular family.

When she was little, my daughter said she knew we would be the best family she would ever have and that she had waited a long time to be born into it. As Dr. Michael Thompson, a renowned child psychologist, notes, "Children often have a profound sense of belonging and connection that can surprise us." Such insights remind us of the deep emotional awareness children possess, often expressing feelings that resonate with their experiences. For more on child psychology, visit Dr. Michael Thompson.

© Dr. Michael Thompson, Child Psychologist

11. Baby is coming today

When I was pregnant with my third child, my 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, the baby is going to be born today.” I replied, “No, not today.” That night the baby was born. It’s hard to believe that when she told me that, I still didn’t feel the slightest pain or any symptoms. As Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, a renowned pediatrician, notes, “Children often have a remarkable intuition about family dynamics and events.” This insight highlights the unique connection children can have with their parents during significant moments. For more on parenting insights, visit brazelton.org.

© Dr. T. Berry Brazelton / Brazelton Touchpoints Project

12. Aunt Paloma

My cousin’s daughter always called me Paloma. One day, her mother asked her why she called me that if my name was Paula. She replied that when she met me, I was called Paloma. I worked in a preschool. One day, a little girl about 5 years old saw me and said, “Aunt Paloma, I haven’t seen you for a long time,” and she hugged me. As Dr. Dan Siegel, a child psychiatrist, notes, “Children often create emotional connections that transcend names; they see the essence of a person.” You can learn more about his insights on parenting at drdansiegel.com.

© Dr. Dan Siegel, Child Psychiatrist

13. The Titanic transcends time...

A month ago, I told my 5-year-old son that we were going to the movies. He said, “That’s cool, Mom, I want to see that movie about the sinking ship.” I immediately asked him, “Titanic?” and he replied, “That’s the one, Mom, the one we saw once at the movies.” Dr. Dan Siegel, a renowned child psychiatrist, emphasizes the importance of children's memories and their connections to family experiences, stating, “Children often recall moments that are emotionally significant to them, even if the details are fuzzy.” Interestingly, I went to see Titanic when I was 10 years old with my mom, but I never told him that, and my son has never seen that movie.

© Dr. Dan Siegel, Child Psychiatrist

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14. Baby in there, trust me...

When my son was 4 years old, he put his hand on my belly and said, “Mommy, there’s a baby in there.” I was scared, and I told him: “Of course not, where did you get that idea?” However, just in case, I took a pregnancy test and it came out positive. According to Dr. Harvey Karp, a pediatrician and parenting expert, “Children have a remarkable ability to sense changes in their environment, including family dynamics.” This insight emphasizes how attuned children can be to their parents' emotional states, which can sometimes lead to surprising revelations. For more parenting tips, visit Dr. Harvey Karp's website.

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15. She runs faster...

My second daughter is almost 9 years younger than her sister, but from the time she started talking, she told me that I was chosen as the mother, and that “in the birth line,” she would be born first. Dr. Laura Berman, a renowned sex therapist, notes, “Children often have a unique perspective on family dynamics, and their insights can be both profound and surprising.” This sentiment resonates with many parents who experience similar moments of awe. Dr. Berman elaborates on her website, stating that these interactions can reveal the deep emotional connections children feel towards their parents and siblings. And that, because her sister ran much faster, she was born first.

© Dr. Laura Berman / drlauraberman.com

16. Can’t remember, but i know it was good.

My 6-year-old son said he wanted to go back in my belly because he liked it there, but he didn’t remember what it was like inside anymore. As Dr. Janet Lansbury, a renowned parenting expert, states, "Children often express their feelings in ways that can surprise us. Their imaginative thoughts reflect a deep understanding of comfort and safety." For more insights on parenting, visit Dr. Janet Lansbury's website.

© Dr. Janet Lansbury / janetlansbury.com

Kids have a sixth sense, and they are much more sensitive than we give them credit. For instance, they are great at sensing their parent’s emotions.

So yeah, kids trust their guts. But as they are growing up, we teach them that they should trust reason more.

Logic over feelings. Maybe it’s a mistake.

Who knows what wonderful and mysterious things we’ve forgotten while learning to analyze and overthink everything?