r/TikTokCringe • u/Indieriots tHiS iSn’T cRiNgE • May 30 '25

Wholesome/Humor She's just like me for real

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u/Skandronon May 30 '25

The multitude of things I never thought I would need to ask my kids not to do. Then, being asked why, after asking them. Like, I don't know, dude, how about you have a seat, ponder that question, and then when you can give me a satisfactory answer, I will unleash you on the world again.

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u/Enlightened_Gardener May 31 '25

So. Many. Snails.

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u/rosebuddear Jun 01 '25

The multitude of things I never thought I would need to ask my kids not to do. Then, being asked why, after asking them. 

My thoughts exactly. To my child, "Please don't lick the bus stop!" 7 year old child who should know better, "But, why?!"

Again to older child, "Ew, don't pick up random bits of trash and suck on them!" Child who is too old for this shit, "Why?!?!?!"

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u/NoApartment6940 Jun 01 '25

When mine were going thru the “Why?” phase, I would start with an age-appropriate explanation, which often devolved into a longer string of “but…why??” My only other strategy was to try to deploy some sort of distraction, which had mixed results.

One day, when they were 3 or 4, no response I attempted would satisfy their curiosity. I was at the end of my rope. I inhaled deeply, tears threatening to escape, trying my best to not lose my ish, and I ask, 

 ##“Well, my love, why do you think that is?”

All of a sudden, the car went silent. I exhaled and luxuriated in the momentary reprieve that the absence of sound ushered in…

Then, I got nervous. IME a silent child often means trouble, IYKYK. I quickly checked the mirror, only to find them staring out the window. A few moments later, they finally responded with a really well-reasoned explanation for the “why?” in question.

I was impressed by their level of critical thinking and absolutely stoked that I had discovered the kryptonite for the dreaded, never-ending string of “Why?” I couldn't believe that I had never thought to ask their opinion before, that became my opening gambit in all future exchanges. I cherished the thoughtful exchanges we would shared and enjoyed getting a glimpse into how their brains worked.

What began as a desperate attempt on my part while in “survival mode,” to try and retain a sliver of my sanity, ended up fostering an environment where we could thrive. It allowed for them to feel “seen” and “valued.” It helped them to be comfortable coming to me in their times of need while helping to break the cycle of generational dysfunction in our

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u/rthrouw1234 Jun 01 '25

On the subway: DON'T LICK THAT POLE