The Wisdom of Children: Hilarious Real Stories That Show How Much Our Kids Know

Introduction
-The world around us is changing rapidly, and sometimes it seems like the kids are miles ahead of the adults.
-Children often surprise us with their honest insights and pure honesty.
-Here are some hilarious real stories that show just how much our kids really know.

Adult Prejudice Is Exposed By Our Kids
-Kids often point out things to us that we have overlooked or would rather not see.
-One English teacher was confronted by a tenth grader who felt singled out.
-A prejudice of the teacher was exposed in a surprising and amusing way.

The Pure Honesty of Kids Reveals A Lot
-Kids often tell us what other adults are too scared, or polite, to share.
-One German-language teacher was given a badge that said FRAUD.
-A kindergarten teacher was asked why some raisins were yellow and others were black.

Who Are We Simplifying Our Language for?
-Many of us talk in simplified language to be easily understood by children.
-One teacher found her words being interpreted in a way she may not have intended.
-Another teacher found her language came directly back to her.

Our Kids Find Their Own Direction
-We often try to guide our children in the direction we want them to go, or towards the answers we want them to provide us with.
-But we cannot control where they end up, as this eighth-grade teacher discovered.
-An English teacher was given a big thumbs-down to a book he’d recommended.

Our Kids’ Amazing Imaginations Teach Us A Lot
-Our kids never fail to astonish us with their creative imaginations.
-One student was unsure if a story was fiction or nonfiction.
-An English teacher was forced to reconsider his assumptions when teaching a classic book.

What We Say May Be Taken Literally
-Children often remind us of what was actually said.
-One driver’s ed student took a right turn without using her turn signal.
-One girl explained why she wasn’t wearing her glasses during a math exam.

Conclusion
-As adults, we often think we are steering the boat, but sometimes it’s really the kids who are in the driver’s seat.
-We have a lot to learn from our kids, and these real stories are hilarious reminders of their wisdom.