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Humor about children, family humor

Children

     One day at a park when my shy son was only 5, I introduced ourselves to another boy about my son's age. Knowing that my son felt uncomfortable starting conversations, I asked the boy how old he was? He looked at me increduously and said, "I'm too young to be old" [Thanks to Atze Akkerman]

     Back to school time and it starts all over again: the holding back, the crying and screaming, the begging to let them stay home. But I think, eventually, all the teachers will go back.

     Time was when the teacher's pet was the smartest kid in class. Now it's any kid with all his teeth and no arrest record.

     Q: By age 8 or 9, should a child be able to do: (a) 10 pushups; (b) 20 pushups; or (c) 30 pushups?
    
A: 10 pushups, maybe 15 (Vitality).

      The kids have to wear uniforms to school this year. The teachers recommend designer straitjackets.

     I don't know how the teachers can be expected to accomplish anything these days. There's too much fighting, drinking, and drugs. And that's just at the PTA meetings.

     Actually, there are times when child abuse should be legal. Like when the child orders the $4.95 burger deluxe and just eats the pickles.

     Kids learn a lot from television. The 4-year-old next door asked me if I used Miracle Gro on my tummy?

     The kids don’t watch nearly as much television since we ordered them to watch more because it’s good for them.

     Q: Which is noted as Canada’s "child friendly city:" (a) Calgary; (b) Saskatoon; or (c) Vancouver?
     A: Calgary. It's mission statement is "to build a city that is known worldwide for its respect of children and its encouragement of their participation as citizens in their community."

     Great Truths About Life That Children Have Learned From Experience:
     * No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
     * When your Mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair.
     * If your sister hits you, don't hit her back.  They always catch the second person.
     * Never ask your 3-year-old brother to hold a tomato.
     * You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
     * Reading what people write on desks can teach you a lot.
     * Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
     * Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a Tic Tac.
     * Never hold a dustbuster and a cat at the same time.
     * School lunches stick to the wall.
     * You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
     * Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.  No matter how cute the underwear is. [Thanks to Brock]

     A new government study shows that kids’ favorite vegetables are carrots, tomatoes, and green M&Ms.

     I have a great idea for a federal make-work program. How about assigning every unemployed person a 2-year-old to clean up after?

     We're going to ask the baby's pediatrician about a transplant. We want to see if he can install drip-dry kidneys.

     From the Mother's Dictionary:
     Drooling: how babies wash their chins.

     There's an interesting difference of opinion in my family. I'm afraid my kids won't be as intelligent as I am, and they're afraid they will be.

 

Copyright 1999 by Joe Hickman
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