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People Share 30 Of The Dumbest Lies They Used To Believe When They Were Young And They're Too Relatable

You probably believed some of these lies, so at least take comfort in knowing you weren't the only one.

People Share 30 Of The Dumbest Lies They Used To Believe When They Were Young And They're Too Relatable

Every parent wants their children to behave well. However, it is not easy raising them, let alone explaining complicated concepts to children, discussing why they need to do certain things and why they should not.

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Especially when the family is outside their home, traveling, going on vacation, or just visiting a friend's or relative's house, it is every parent's nightmare when their kids do things that could harm others or cause chaos on someone else's property. Considering the nature of children, parents usually come up with strategies to deal with the possibility of their kids misbehaving.

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With this in mind, Redditor AfterIsIsIsIsIsWas asked, "What were the dumbest lies you believed when you were a kid?" The question prompted people to share what they thought was real, only to find out they were misled by those around them, especially their parents.

The post received 49.9K likes and 22.3K comments, which just proves how common it is for adults to use lies to control children's behavior when they want to prevent them from doing something dangerous or annoying. These lies range from the idea that a watermelon will grow inside your stomach if you swallow its seeds, to the existence of the button or tooth fairy, and even the notion that donuts have holes because cops were shooting them, depending on how creative each parent can be.

1. That's the same tiny man in every vending machine who kicks the sodas down for you.

1. That's the same tiny man in every vending machine who kicks the sodas down for you.Reddit/MsM3owza
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2. You need the invisibility cloak.

2. You need the invisibility cloak.Reddit/exeL4n| unsplash
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3. The "Hazard button."

3. The Reddit/-sstudderz| wikimedia

4. Christmas shopping adventure gone wrong.

4. Christmas shopping adventure gone wrong.Reddit/eris0xaa

5. The people behind you will probably say, "Thank you."

5. The people behind you will probably say, Reddit/Nrd4Life| pexels

6. Yes, but telling the truth leads to less trouble than lying.

6. Yes, but telling the truth leads to less trouble than lying.Reddit/throwawaypatien| pexels

7. Maybe your dad believed that too?

7. Maybe your dad believed that too?Reddit/rev667| pexels

8. The lost stuffed animal being found tanned.

8. The lost stuffed animal being found tanned.Redditor/thallomys| pixabay

9. To think every kid in the world was told this one.

9. To think every kid in the world was told this one.Reddit/Kitchen-Commission47| pexels

10. It's always fun until you find out the truth.

10. It's always fun until you find out the truth.Reddit/flanman1991

11. This one is probably how beatboxing was discovered.

11. This one is probably how beatboxing was discovered.Reddit/Hysterical_Realist| unsplash

12. The line at every ATM won't end then if that's the case.

12. The line at every ATM won't end then if that's the case.Reddit/Phyromanic| unsplash

13. Glad she only told him about the button fairy, not the tooth fairy.

13. Glad she only told him about the button fairy, not the tooth fairy.Reddit/denrad

14. Was there ever anything you didn't fall for?

14. Was there ever anything you didn't fall for?Reddit/OhbabyDontStopBuryMe

15. Tip on how to make your kid eat more fiber.

15. Tip on how to make your kid eat more fiber.Reddit/cowtownman75| pexels

16. The car was probably haunted, but Dad was awesome.

16. The car was probably haunted, but Dad was awesome.Reddit/childofthefall

17. Google it and understand that some selfless soul sacrificed himself so you'd know the answer.

17. Google it and understand that some selfless soul sacrificed himself so you'd know the answer.Reddit/Sardonnicus| pexels

18. Barbie is exposed.

18. Barbie is exposed.Reddit/YaBoyfriendKeefa

19. It's mean but hilarious!

19. It's mean but hilarious!Reddit/Coza1990| unsplash

20. A genius way to keep kids from messing up the radio.

20. A genius way to keep kids from messing up the radio.Reddit/loipoikoi| pexels

21. "The lead is what gives them their flavor."

21. Reddit/captainserious_19

22. This is the most common lie.

22. This is the most common lie.Reddit/Entropy_5

23. "That's actually a clever way to get children to read!"

23. Reddit/seeyouinthesun| pexels

24. "Guess you could say those squirrels were assaulted."

24. Reddit/man0fs0und

25. A good idea to put on a different address.

25. A good idea to put on a different address.Reddit/GingerBeard73

26. This is kind of a sweet story, though.

26. This is kind of a sweet story, though.Reddit/kidsinthestreet

27. "May the odds be ever in your favor."

27. Reddit/DocBak1

28. It was definitely awful.

28. It was definitely awful.Reddit/prhamm

29. It just makes you diabetic, but I'm not sure which one would be better.

29. It just makes you diabetic, but I'm not sure which one would be better.Reddit/Quit_Naive,unsplash

30. That's absolutely creepy.

30. That's absolutely creepy.Reddit/O-N-U-R

Looking back, it's funny how children can be so gullible regarding whatever adults say. However, as much as some of these are hilarious, it's better to explain things in a simple and honest manner that children can understand in their own way, as lies can also lead to danger.

Have you ever had those moments when you believed something and later realized it was a lie? Share your experience in the comment section!

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