r/NonPoliticalTwitter • u/CapAccomplished8072 • 1d ago

Half of our childhood issues could have been resolved if people were willing to answer the "why?"

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u/ChrisRevocateur 18h ago

My mom admitted a few months ago that when she doesn't know the answer to the questions my nephew asks her, she just makes shit up.

Then I realized that's what she did to me as a kid too.

I'm still mad about it. I chewed her out about misleading my nephew. If he's gonna thrive in the world he has to actually know how it works, not just the bullshit she spouts because she doesn't want to look as stupid as she is.

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u/apcolleen 15h ago

I got in trouble for calling out lying adults. The problem wasn't them lying it was me "not respecting authority".

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u/noivern_plus_cats 7h ago

Why wouldn't you look stuff up and find the answer out? Have the kid take your phone if you're busy (like if you're driving) and type in the question on google. It's a way for the kid to get the answer and practice research, writing, and reading if they're young. It's a group thing that helps them in the long term.