I am a people person, but honestly, kids are my absolute favorite. They are usually so outgoing, and even if they're not, they'll probably surprise you at some point in the conversation by saying something hilarious that they definitely meant for you to take seriously. Here are 10 reasons why I adore children:
1. They have no filter.
Seriously though, when I was little I went up to a guy with tattoos in a store and asked him why he "markered" all over himself. I didn't care that he was a stranger, it just kind of fell out of my mouth. The kids I babysit also never have a filter. I've heard things like "don't you wear those ugly shoes every time you come to watch us?" But it can't hurt your feelings because they're too cute.
2. They sometimes surprise you with profound knowledge.
This one always throws me for a loop. I babysat a five year old that talked his injured brother out of crying by saying "everyone goes through pain, and you are strong so you can make it through this." I'm almost positive it was after he hit his crying brother, but it was still useful wisdom!
3. They always tell you how they really feel.
Sometimes, this can be a good thing. When one of my kiddos told me that I was the funniest person they'd ever met, I almost cried. I'm not a crier, but that right there almost got me. They'll also tell you if you're not funny, if you're "fat," if you're slow, and pretty much everything negative too.
4. Their imaginations make them so animated.
The kids I babysit love playing the lava game where the floor is made out of lava and you have to jump to different pieces of furniture without touching the floor. I've never seen someone freak out so much as one of them did when they were starting to lose their balance on the chair.
5. They are way more fun than adults.
Don't get me wrong, adults can be pretty cool. I'm technically an adult and I've had kids tell me I'm cool, so I guess I'm okay, but most adults are just lame. I've seen my kiddos walk up to their parents pretending to be an evil dragon, and instead of the parent becoming a knight trying to save the princess, they just say "that's cute honey." Um hello, they're an evil dragon they're not trying to be cute.
These are just a few of the reasons that I love kids. There are probably tons of other reasons I could come up with, but it would take all day. So if you're having a bad day and want some laughter, go find a kid to talk to.
