'Turns out, parenting isn’t always serious conversations — sometimes it’s snarking at each other.'
9 hours agoI used to teach high school English and journalism. When I came home at night I reverted my sarcasm and ribbing to baby coos, toddler talk, and preschool-level arguments.suggests kids don’t really get sarcasm — which I realized was a key trait in my sense of humor — until at least 8 but maybe as old as 12.
These types of interactions have led to a secret bond I don’t yet have with my other children, an increased closeness that we can share now that our interactions aren’t strictly serious, logistical, organizational, or even meaningful. Sometimes, we can just have fun together, in a somewhat snarky way.
The most unexpected result was an instant improvement in behavior. Standoffs about not wearing shorts to school in a blizzard became much easier to handle with a sarcastic, “Hey, go freeze, no problem,” followed by my son heading outside only to turn right back inside and change. What? How had I missed this simple parenting trick called being silly and sarcastic?
Turns out, our newfound bond is a well-documented phenomenon in encouraging strong parent-child relationships. Psychologists recommend becoming a “playful parent” whenever possible, leaving everyone “feeling much better” than old-fashioned discipline.gives us some tips, such as using funny voices, falling, fake crying, and making something a game. But be prepared for slapstick humor, especially if you have adolescent boys like I do — fart jokes just never seem to get old, much to my surprise.
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