People are sharing lies their parents told them on Twitter, and boy can we relate. The #LiesYourParentsToldYou has opened a Pandora’s box of what parenthood is about: love, patience, and lies.
While some of these lies could easily be justified (because let’s be honest, who would want a child to be awake all night long on Christmas waiting for Santa right at the door?) there are others that were absolutely mean (did your parents ever say, “come back here, I promise I won’t punish you” only to do just that?).
Of course, honesty is key when raising kids. We as parents must be straightforward with our children and explain issues to them in practical, accessible ways. After all, knowledge is power; it can help kids make better choices for their futures, and even guide them to be more empathetic toward others. But sometimes, a lie can save you quite a headache when you’re fielding awkward questions — and it might even prevent kids from hurting themselves. That’s the funny thing about the #LiesYourParentsToldYou Twitter thread: It makes it pretty clear that sometimes, the best solution really is a tiny white lie.
As parents, we don’t mean to be deceitful. We just want you to do the right thing. You know, whatever we think that is.
Here are some of the funniest, cruelest lies Twitter has debunked. Any of these sound familiar?
When I was younger, my dad told me not to swallow seeds or they’re grow in my body. And I believed it. #LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/XQ9r36ZGi5
— Kes✨ (@kesfng) June 21, 2019
I guess he won’t be trying pumpkin, chia, or sunflower seeds anytime soon.
https://twitter.com/jess_daydreams/status/1141586647772991488
Just wait until she becomes a grandma for star-shaped, crustless sandwiches.
Don’t swallow your gum or it will be stuck in your body for 7 years!!!😂😂😂 #LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/agw73fZWVF
— 🌻TRINA🌻 (@totallytrina_) June 20, 2019
We all believed in those 7 years of bad luck.
https://twitter.com/taeubaeful/status/1141540219486965760
…and then we would have to wait through the never-ending “goodbye tour” of said house.
#LiesYourParentsToldYou
Parents: "We'll think about it"
Me: "Thank you" *wanders off under the impression that my deepest desires are being carefully and consideratly weighed
Parents:… pic.twitter.com/J1jwmDqinE— Anth Sinnott (@librarianth) June 20, 2019
A tender way of saying “no,” right?
There’s food at home #LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/CMMVbKzgPm
— HughJass (@xHughJass) June 20, 2019
In other words: That lemon chicken from five days ago is still good.
If you cross your eyes they'll get stuck like that #LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/93OLffgOFJ
— Patricia Hatfield (@Triciaa22) June 20, 2019
Especially if the wind blows right in your face.
https://twitter.com/_onlyserenity/status/1141722840154202113
“Oh, sweetie, but you already spent that money.” Lies, all lies.
#LiesYourParentsToldYou
When I was little I didn’t like fish, so my parents fed me fish sticks and told me they were chicken nuggets pic.twitter.com/UrHI05Szzf
— Matt Miller (@Matt_Miller12) June 20, 2019
Don’t worry. This funny-looking green substance definitely isn’t broccoli soup.
Mom: I am not going to tell your dad
Dad: I am not going to tell your mom #LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/NJPaTWl1ra— KOSSIE (@therealkossie) June 20, 2019
We won’t tell your grandparents either.
Me at a young age watching titanic: Why they so wet and sweaty?
Dad: They went swimming #LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/bTl7F4XrHl
— Amy (@_aaaamy) June 20, 2019
Oh…it all makes sense now.
"Maybe" or "We'll see"
It always meant no😂#LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/bxXNyS4c0L— Sarah (@Sarah_Bug1234) June 19, 2019
How about “we’ll get it on our way back”?
‘I have eyes 👀 in the back of my head I can see what you’re doing’ Mom #LiesYourParentsToldYoupic.twitter.com/ijt0UAEslc
— Rosalie Tenseth (@RosalieTenseth) June 20, 2019
And this is why I was always scared of my mom’s hair.
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