The Wisdom of Children

Children and Allergies

A little girl was wearing one of those Medical Alert bracelets. Someone asked her what the bracelet was for. She replied, “I’m allergic to nuts and eggs.” The person asked, “Are you…

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Playgrounds for Being Worried

A father went to pick up his daughter from school and happenedto overhear her talking to one of her friends. She said, “I’m really worried. My dad works 16 to 17 hours…

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Indoor Goal Post

A six-year-old called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house and confessed he had broken a lamp when he threw a football in their living room. “But, Mom,” he said, brightening, “you…

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Counting His Age

When a new child visited our Sunday school, the teacher greeted him and asked his age. The little boy held up four fingers. “Oh, you’re 4,” said the teacher. “And when will…

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No Help Reading

When a Dad took his 4-year-old to the optometrist to pick up new glasses, the boy asked why he had to wear them. The doctor replied, “They’re to help you read and…

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Greeting Card Selection

A little boy was carefully reading all the greeting cards at the store. After a few minutes the clerk asked, “What is it you’re looking for? Happy Birthday? Get Well Soon? Happy…

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Affecting the Prescription

When her young son developed an ear infection, his mother took him to the pediatrician. The mother was very impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions directly to…

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Cold Cream

A little boy watched, fascinated, as his mother gently rubbed cold cream on her face. “Why are you rubbing cold cream on you face, mommy?” he asked. “To make myself beautiful,” said…

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War Of The Worlds

While a six-year-old daughter and her father were reviewing some old photographs, they came across a picture of him when he was a captain in the Army Reserves. “Daddy, were you in…

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Same Old Roommate

When the Jones family moved into their new house, a visiting relative asked the five-year-old son how he liked the new place. “It’s terrific,” he said. “I have my own room, my…

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Animal Noises

A group of young children were sitting in a circle with their teacher. She was going around in turn asking them all questions. First she asked, “Davie, what noise does a cow…

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Career Ambitions

A father was asked by his friend, “Has your son decided what he wants to be when he grows up?” “Yes, he wants to be a garbage collector,” replied the father. His…

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