Parenting

Little girl: You don’t like me!
Mother: If I didn’t like you, I’d throw you in the dumpster.

North Branford, Connecticut

Mom to young daughter: No, you don't get a lollipop just because you're wearing underwear.

Dulwich Village
London
England

Overheard by: Didn't get a lollipop either

Mom to six-year-old: I'm not buying this whole “selective stuttering” thing.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Three-year-old to parents: Jesus is mean.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Father, explaining electrical cables to teenage son: Yeah, she's got a transvestite in her wall. But you can convert the tranny back to a female, using the thing in the wall.

Wellington, New Zealand

Overheard by: Jordyn

Dad to daughter: Just don't pretend you're riding a bucking bronco when you're in bed.

Seattle, Washington

Teen girl: Oh! Cute baby! I want to have a baby!
Her annoyed mom: At what point did I make this look like fun to you?

Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Kim

Woman, trying to hush crying baby: Shhhhh… It's okay.
College girl: Ma'am, I am prepared to set fire to your child.

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Mom: So tell me the truth. Was that your pregnancy test dad found in the trash?
Daughter: Jesus Christ, mom! No!
Mom: Okay, well, I just wanted to…
Daughter, interrupting: I wish it was my test! At least then I'd be having a good time!

YMCA
Nashville, Tennessee

Kid: Mom… Mom… Mom! You're ignoring me again!
Mom: Yeah, I know. I've sort of learned to tune you out.

Bellingham, Washington