Strangers Share The “Most Absurd” Thing They’ve Told Their Toddler To Keep The Peace

There’s a lot to love about toddlers. They’re talking more, learning how to socialize, and are oh-so-curious about the world. Still, when it comes to getting a toddler to listen to you, well, that’s quite a challenge. Sure, this is when you can start to try and reason with them, but that doesn’t always turn out great. So, in turn, some parents have to get a bit creative.

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Shawna is one of those creative parents. That’s why she invited other parents to share the “most absurd” stuff they’ve ever told their toddler to help “keep the peace.” For example, she has told her kids on many occasions that, sadly, the park is “closed,” so they cannot visit that day. Another parent uses a similar method when it comes to television.

When you’re a toddler, you’re much more likely to believe just about anything your parent tells you. This leaves parents with a power of sorts that must be used wisely. For example, what’s the harm in getting your kids to brush their teeth?

Like dental hygiene, getting enough rest is vital for kids to stay both healthy and happy. That’s why a mom named Monica came up with this clever idea: “I get an alert sent to my phone when Spider-Man goes to bed so he too needs to go to bed. (just an alarm I set).”

When it comes to trying new foods, toddlers can be rather hesitant. In fact, sometimes they’ll claim to not like something just because it’s new. When one parent learned this, they found a simply yet effective way to handle this…

Being a parent is tough. Sometimes, you must think outside the box. And when it comes to these parents, they’ll have some pretty hilarious stories to tell their kids when they grow up!

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