Utterly Hysterical Subreddit Highlights The Hilarity Of Raising Kids

According to many researchers and experts in early childhood development, the best time to increase a child's intelligence is during their earliest years. Although when it comes to early childhood development and intelligence, there are also many things that experts struggle to agree on.

For example, the range of how much intelligence is likely hereditary is as wide as 50-80% (again, according to experts). It is still widely believed and agreed upon, however, that parental involvement can and will have the most profound impact.

With that agreed upon, all you have to do as a parent is determine the perfect amount of stimulation. Not too much, not too little (good luck!)

Pushing a young child too fast can have detrimental effects, and research nearly unanimously agrees that physical discipline has long-term negative consequences (and yet, the majority of U.S.-based parents continue to utilize spanking as a means of discipline and punishment). The good news is that children learn best through play, and that's something easy for parents to delight in while they participate.

Still, from the lens of an adult with life experience and education under their belt, the day-to-day happenings, choices, and words of children can be... baffling, to say the least. This subreddit highlights that hilarious conundrum perfectly (although perhaps not quite eloquently).

1. "A note I wrote to my mom when she told me to stop asking questions and go to bed."

Little_Cantaloupe246

2. "My niece just made everyone friends and said, 'No fighting.' I can't stop laughing."

rashdash

3. "Dain bramage" - pasqualevincenzo

4. 'Google Maps, circa 2014"

towerofwater

5. "My wife is white and I'm Hispanic. When asked why I'm drawn differently, he said, 'We're all brighter than daddy.'"

dan232003

In a medical journal, researchers discussed why measuring and studying intelligence can be so difficult:

"Intelligence is challenging to study, in part because it can be defined and measured in different ways. Most definitions of intelligence include the ability to learn from experiences and adapt to changing environments. Elements of intelligence include the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, and understand complex ideas."

6. "Kid had a tantrum because his dad wouldn't buy him 'dinosaur handgel.'"

NewBromance

7. "Poor granola bar."

Lixalotapus21

8. "The pretty mom and the other mom."

sharan29

9. "G…g… stupid."

mdseark

10. 'When I was 8, I was a goddamn poet.'"

_Ign0red

11. "KAFS, but not for long, at this rate."

Fiksdal

12. "Ah yes, wasp mustard."

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The Austin Children's Academy lists 7 "simple" ways to nurture your child's intelligence:

Talk to them, read to them, teach them healthy living, praise effort, encourage their passions, teach them impulse control, and continually expand their world. Parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy emphasizes, "Create a safe and supportive environment where your child can explore their interests and learn at their own pace."

"Encourage your child. Assure your child that making mistakes is a normal part of learning. Encourage active play. Running, jumping, and other active play is better than sitting in front of the TV or watching adults play."

Encouragement can and will go a long way for your children.

According to Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, "Provide a variety of engaging toys and activities that stimulate your child's senses. Introduce new experiences gradually to avoid overwhelming them."

These days, it is super hard to reconcile the fact that too much is, in fact, too much. Your kids are more likely to make a huge mess with too many toys than they are to play in a meaningful way.

Dr. Howard Gardner, a renowned psychologist, states, "Talk to your child about their explorations. Discuss what they are doing and how things work. Engaging them in conversation enhances their understanding and curiosity."

Narrating your child's adventures can also be a lot of fun!

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13. "Sister asked nephew for her fabric scissors. He 'found' them like this and, on an unrelated note, 'somebody' cut the lamp's electrical cord in half."

Pyroclasmic88

14. "Oh, brother."

Clueless0Gamer

15. "The Christmas list that my 8-year-old sister has just given my Mam."

Weaver101

16. "Oh god."

dizzycrazycheesy

17. A child's idea of crime and justice can vary significantly from reality.

18. "Mario actually hits the blocks with his fist." - -a_wild_schorschi-

19. "Johnson & Johnson" - Alb3gtm

20. "Oh my..."

dobbyisafreepup

21. "THEY'RE ALL DEAD BECAUSE OF YOU, MOM!!!"

MrKTE

22. "Kids... Don't steal from the sex shop..."

Plastic-Archer4245

23. "Ants are a small price to pay for that level of confidence!" - SocialTechnocracy

24. "Would not stop crying until she got her own cone of shame."

Obese_hairnet

25. "I saw that Christmas movie and then immediately did this as soon as I went outside with the exact same results."

Shpooodingtime

26. "Now, our whole family gets a good laugh out of this story."

Vegasman20002

27. "My friend’s kid got stuck in our cat tower."

punch_you

28. "I guess I don’t have to worry about college with this one."

dirtmanjenks

29. "It’s one way out, I guess."

brightblueson

30. "One of the students in my class was searching for 'prawnhub' in class today. When I asked him about it, he said he really wanted to know more about prawns."

lordoftheearrings

31. "My nephews insist on watching YouTube in vertical mode and cry otherwise."

Fionik

32. 'You put your left foot in and you fall into a pit.'" - jvanzandd

No matter where you exist on the intelligence spectrum or how you feel about children, you have to admit that chuckling excessively at kids doing what kids do is not the worst pastime a person could have. Although it may not be your preferred way to pass the time, you do have to admit that kids are not always very smart.