30 People Share The Strangest Things Their Kids Are Obsessed With
Kids are hilarious.
Kids have a way of turning the ordinary into something unforgettable, and sometimes their fixations are the funniest part of parenting. One day it is dinosaurs, the next it is tractors, flamingos, moons, or something even stranger.
In this collection, parents shared the odd little obsessions their children cannot seem to shake. Some are sweet, some are baffling, and all of them show how wildly children can see the world.
From tiny dragon wannabes to kids who are deeply committed to very specific interests, these stories are equal parts adorable and hilarious. Read on.
1. So that's how you become a dragon...
nicawrites2. Kids don't know much about offices, do they?
AshleyRParker3. It is a good start...
mom_tho
That obsession is already off to a strong start.
4. Well, are you?
robfee
5. What, my vine is not good enough?
WillWiles
6. Interesting name
copymama
7. Farming simulators can teach you a thing or two...
ForrisHilier
Some kids really commit to the bit.
8. I want to be a flamingo...
chelseaperetti
9. Maybe it will work...
kelleychamp
10. Simulators are cool
skrutsick
11. Have a nice day...
huntergraybeal
12. Be careful...
rainnwilson
13. Some dreams are ...
Anniewritess
That is one very specific dream.
It’s the same vibe as marketplace finds that are hard to explain.
14. The game is more fun
law_martian
15. Not very safe. But fun...
Lhlodder
16. Very exciting...
Average_Dad1
17. Top hats?
bader_diedrich
18. ABBA? Really?
desertedbeach
Kids do not always pick the obvious favorites.
19. Hipster in the making...
AoifeCptPlanet
20. It is a good word... says a lot.
Dad_At_Law
21. Oh, that's tough...
jenniferweiner
22. Kids learn fast...
Daisyldoo
23. Find Dresden? No, you do it...
vcmcguire
24. That's wonderful
VeronicaPate
25. The moon is fascinating.
hankgreen
And somehow, the moon still wins every time.
26. "Do not taste the dog"
LizerReal
27. He can see in the dark.
HenpeckedHal
28. Good luck with that...
Wale
29. Japanese is hard
quaranta_lisa
30. What is the best tractor?
notjarvis
These kids are absolutely committed to their weird little worlds.
Children try out everything and see the world differently than adults; they take up weird hobbies or are entertained by things that others would consider bizarre. And that’s what makes them so wonderful and fun to be around.
Their obsessions are an essential part of growing up. We’ve all had strange and funny interests when we were kids - we bet you can remember some of them.
It is important to mention that even though obsessions are entirely normal, extremes are not. If an obsession starts to become an obstacle in forming friendships or causes anxiety, it could become a serious issue that needs a solution.
But if that obsession seems like just a normal interest, the best way to deal with it would be to encourage the child, as it will eventually benefit them in the future.
Want more weird obsessions, check out 54 incredible collections people can’t stop curating.
