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How to talk to children

This is based on decades of experience as an uncle and as an older brother.

Never forget that children are just as much people as adults are.

Kids 10 years or younger (and sometimes older than that) don't get sarcasm or irony, so don't use them.

If a child has difficulty pronouncing a word, don't copy their misprounciation when speaking to them. They can hear the word just fine. It could sound to them like you're making fun of them.

(Yes, this means no babytalk)

Don't be dismissive.

Listen to what they're saying.

To get on the same eye-level, don't bend over or squat: it seems condescending. Kneeling or sitting are better.

It should go without saying that you should respect children's body autonomy. Don't force affection on them.

Respect children's emotional autonomy as well. Let them be angry. Let them be sad. Don't force them to be happy.

Let children like things. Don't run down the things they like just because you find them cringy.

Don't think that you know better.

To children, adults are giants. Be a big friendly giant.

Don't stifle children's curiosity.

Don't stifle children's enthusiasm.

To quote Sondheim, "Be careful the words you say, children will listen."

Don't look down on children.

“If god didn't want me to commit Fatherless Behavior, he should have given my mother better taste in men. Now if you'll excuse me, I have things to do.”

-Jason Todd

Give that character a big nose. Give that character freckles. Give that character moles. Give them dimples give them acne give them big eyebrows give them a tooth gap give them eyebags please its good for them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its enrichment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate the glorification of the 27 club so fucking much.

Like "lemme worship this bunch of amazing artists but not for their great talent rather for their tragic early death"

Fuck you, seriously. They deserve so much better.

tgf was the start of my awakening that lead to jackass obsession 🤔

had a fun experience on the subway the other day

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shoutout to my husband that i just took this adorable pic of 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰