Tricky Parents Shared The Cute Lies They Tell Their Kids To Motivate Them To Behave Better
Every now and then, parents tell little lies to make parenthood easier, even if just for a moment.
Parents will try almost anything when a child starts asking endless questions, and sometimes that means leaning on a harmless little lie. In this story, one Twitter user noticed a friend using a clever trick with her kids, and it opened the door to a whole collection of similar parenting shortcuts.
The examples are funny, a little sneaky, and very familiar to anyone who has ever tried to get a child to eat, sleep, clean up, or behave. From made-up rules to playful excuses, these parents are clearly focused on getting through the moment with as little drama as possible.
Some of these lies are surprisingly creative, and a few are just plain ridiculous. Read on.
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TwitterParents really do have a whole secret language for getting kids to cooperate.
1. Seeing his memories through his ear.
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3. The main character is napping.
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4. Sold out, sorry.
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5. The pilot will know if you lie.
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6. Sharing daylight with the rest of the world.
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Some of these excuses are so specific they almost sound official.
7. The biggest lie ever.
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8. Mother can see from everywhere.
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9. "I need you to build a deck," just that.
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10. "Cold toast," but it is not even toast. The power of persuasion.
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11. The store workers are guilty. This was for his own good.
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A few of these are less lies and more tiny acts of survival.
For a bigger blowup at the family dinner, see the cousin feud over grandma’s secret apple pie recipe.
12. Throw someone a ball. It was a good idea, actually.
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13. Food for a princess.
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14. If you say so... we must believe.
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15. If your children don't like the food name, then change it.
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16. The easiest way to put a kid to bed, without much effort.
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17. Searching for a toy that is hidden very well. A little cruel but very useful.
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18. Rooms must be clean for the Tooth Fairy.
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19. They don't make batteries anymore, so they can't play with the toy.
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20. Balance matters. Healthy food first, then you can eat junk food.
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Parents everywhere will recognize the logic, even if they would never admit it out loud.
It may sound cruel to some people, but parents will understand why you used it. There are moments when parenthood is hard, or you just need an interesting story to guide your kid in the right direction.
Either way, it's for their good, so little tricks and innocent lies are justified. When they grow up, these will be interesting stories to laugh about.
Want the apple pie standoff too? Read whether the friend’s relentless request crossed a line in this AITA about grandma’s secret apple pie recipe.
