10 Myths Parents Tell Their Children (AUDIO)
It’s not until you grow up that you realize how much your parents actually lied to you… As a parent, it is your duty to lie to your children about…
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Photo from ShutterstockIt's not until you grow up that you realize how much your parents actually lied to you...
As a parent, it is your duty to lie to your children about things to protect them...and yourself. For example, telling your kids you never got into any trouble, telling them you waited until you were 25 to start dating, that thunder and lightening isn't scary because it's just the "angels bowling," you know, good lies. But some of these hilarious myths listed in Men's Magazine are considered among the top lies parents tell:
- Peeing in the pool will turn the water around you red- now this one I totally understand because no parent wants their kid to be the one that pees in the pool.. this particular lie instilled fear in me as a child and I spent valuable pool time standing in line for the bathroom while all my friends peed happily in the water. Thanks mom and dad..
- Sitting too close to the TV will ruin your eyesight- This lie was definitely just recycled from our parents' parents because now we have virtual reality masks that you quite literally attach to your forehead...nice try guys.
- Looking inside the microwave while it's in use will deform your future babies- my parents must not have cared about their future grandchildren because I was never warned of this... but for all of you who were worried your kids would come out with 3 arms from you anxiously awaiting those leftovers, fear not!
- You have to wait 30 minutes after eating before you swim- When I was 8, I had a friend whose parents were very strict on this rule. I think she's still waiting to get in the water actually..
- Eating carrots gives you night vision- I'm pretty sure every kid thinks the strength of their superpowers are directly correlated to their vegetable intake. Well played mom and dad.. well played.
- Swallowed gum stays in your stomach for 7 years- I'm embarrassed to admit I was today years old when I learned this was a myth........
- Wet hair makes you sick- Why did it bother my mom so bad if my hair was wet? I'll truly never know this one.
- Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis- In my house, this myth was reversed. I was the one telling my mom she was going to get arthritis if she didn't stop cracking her knuckles, and she disproved that myth on the spot. Look, I'm not going to say I was right despite this being a myth but she now has arthritis....
- Reading in the dark damages your eyes- Again I'll reference how today's youth spends countless hours with an LED screen radiating into their eyes, so I think reading a book in the dark may be a nice change of pace now that we know it doesn't cause damage.
- Your hair will grow back thicker if you shave it- Growing up Italian, this wasn't only a myth in my household, it was more of a horror story... It didn't stop me from testing it out far too young and I definitely still think there's some truth to it..
Parents, we get why it's necessary to lie to your children sometimes, but some of these need to be replaced with more believable myths that appeal to today's generation. Maybe something like "using too many Snapchat filters will cause you to permanently have dog ears floating above your head" or something along those lines...
