If you ever want to experience a mix of bewilderment, amusement, and the sudden urge to fact-check everything, try having an eight-year-old who thinks YouTube is the ultimate source of truth.
Yes, my daughter — armed with headphones, boundless energy, and a very strong opinion — regularly comes to me with facts that defy all logic. And she will argue them. Loudly.
📺 The Great YouTube Fact-Off
Yesterday’s gem: “Mum, did you know sharks don’t have bones? They’re made of rubber.”
Me: “Er… no, they’re made of cartilage.”
Her: “No! Rubber! I watched a whole video about it.”
Me: trying not to lose it “Maybe it was a toy shark?”
Or the classic: “The moon is made of cheese, Mum. I saw it on a video!”
Cue me explaining space rocks while she waves a block of cheddar for emphasis.
🤦♀️ The Reality of Arguing with an 8-Year-Old Who’s Watched Too Much
- They’re certain of their facts — even when they’re clearly bonkers.
- You have no choice but to go on a wild internet deep dive later to verify or debunk.
- They get extra sassy when you contradict “science.”
- They use phrases like, “But the YouTuber said…” as irrefutable evidence.
- You start questioning your own education.
😂 Why I Secretly Love It
- It keeps me on my toes.
- It’s hilarious hearing the wild, sometimes ridiculous things she picks up.
- It’s a glimpse into the chaotic, fascinating world kids are growing up in.
- And hey, it’s a chance to teach critical thinking disguised as a debate.
Final Thought:
If you hear weird shark facts or moon cheese declarations coming from my house, just know it’s part of the daily dance of parenting in the digital age. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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