Bright Siders Shared 24 Witty Comebacks From Kids That Cut Sharper Than a Knife
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06/15/2020

Psychologists believe that children’s imaginations start to develop around 12-18 months, which in turn leads to them forming a sense of humor. This is the time when we experience the beauty of our kids shaping their personalities and, as a result, bewildering us with whatever comes out of their mouths.
Our Bright Side readers shared the darndest things they’ve ever heard their kiddos utter and it’s provided us with a lot of laughs.
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Has your child ever left you flabbergasted? Share your kid’s witty comebacks with us!
Preview photo credit Desmaine Campbell / Facebook
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Reminds me of the saying we have here "the truth comes from the child's mouth"
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We say something similar here and it's so true!
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