39 Kids Whose Honestly Skills Are Borderline Savage

1. Two Christmases

Arguing in front of the kids is not something parents should do. This couple made the mistake of doing just that, and they were quite surprised at their son’s reaction! He doesn’t seem too sad about his parents fighting and even looked forward to the gifts he’s get.

I was arguing with my husband and my son screamed "yay! TWO christmases!" from the other room.

— JennyPentland, GED (@JennyPentland) May 6, 2017

2. “Only because of me”

Even if you think you know your child too well, they can still say words that you probably never thought you’d hear from them. Just like this woman who got reminded by her four-year-old that she is only celebrating mother’s day because of her kid.

4-year-old: Can I have some of your candy?

Wife: I got this for Mother's Day.

4: You're only a mom because of me.

— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) May 13, 2017

3. Late yelling

Logic is logic, and it is hard to bend. But, if you have a kid as smart as this one, you probably would realize that logic won’t win against a smart kid.

dad: "come on, you guys are LATE!!!!"
11yo: "you should have started YELLING at us earlier!"

— dadmissions (@Dadmissions) June 30, 2016

4. Trying to escape

Well, it’s not exactly the right thing to do, kid. But I must say, the conviction in your words make it seem like the truth.

Me:"Sweetie, what do you say when you do something wrong?"

4yo: "I didn't do that!"

— Kathy Cooperman (@Kathy_Cooperman) April 4, 2016

5. #blessed

Wow, this parent surely has one unique kid. I’m not sure if I’d be happy with a card like this.

My 11-year old's birthday card to me. #blessed pic.twitter.com/URbZEQmmQa

— Brian Sack (@brian_sack) October 5, 2015

6. Not just today

You think kids don’t notice? They do!

Me: I think I ate too much.
4yo: Yeah, but not just today.

— Aaron Aryanpur (@aaroncomedian) November 26, 2016

7. Just asking

I can’t blame her. Why would they be called meatballs if they did not have meat and balls, right?

[At dinner]
Daughter: Daddy, how much of this meatball is meat?
Me: Probably like 90%
D: So it's 10% balls?
Me: *spits out food*

— Tim (@Playing_Dad) January 3, 2016

8. That’ll teach you

Kids have sharp memories. They never forget. Even that moment you sneakily eat their ice cream? Believe me, they still remember that.

6YR OLD: does it hurt, daddy?

ME: [with a tissue up my nose to stop the bleeding] yes

6: good…that'll teach you not to eat my ice cream

— Andy H. (@AndyAsAdjective) August 17, 2016

9. Not my job

Never ever demand anything from your honest little ones. They will probably remind you of who they really are in your life.

Me: "You didn't even notice my hair!"
Logan: "I'm not married to you…not my job!" #ShitMyKidsSay

— Tara Dutkiewicz (@FoodieAndFamily) October 2, 2015

10. I know

Be careful with what you say around kids. You’d be surprised at the way they see things. Just like this Mom who was just answering a simple question, and learned the hard truth instead.

10: Mom what's a metaphor?

Me: My life is a train wreck.

10: I know Mom, but what is a metaphor?

— 🌴Sardonic Tart🌴 (@SardonicTart) December 12, 2014

11. Ouch!

Oh no, surely he did not mean that? Or maybe he does, he’s way too honest. Tough luck, mama.

My 11yo wrote me an apology for misbehaving in the car that included "I love you so much but sometimes forget to care about your existence."

— Amanda Mancino-Williams (@Manda_like_wine) April 27, 2016

12. That hurt!

Thank goodness it’s funny how kids point out the mistakes of grown-ups. If another adult said that, well, that would be the start of an argument for sure!

Me: We all make mistakes.
5: Even you?
Me: Yep
5: Oh yeah! Like when you're trying to cook food that tastes good but then it doesn't?

— Lurkin' Mom (@LurkAtHomeMom) April 15, 2016

13. Dressed

When you’re telling a kid to do something, better be prepared for their comeback. They won’t let you go that easily.

https://twitter.com/LetMeStart/status/771451074200924160

14. Kid’s got a point

Well, I’d say this kid does have a point. That’s the problem when you are the only Dad in the house.

Me: "Did you realize I'm the best dad in the house?"

My 13 yr-old: "Yeah, but you're also the worst dad in the house."

#StuffMyKidsSay

— Stuff My Kids Say (@StuffMyKidsSay3) May 7, 2017

15. Let it sing by itself

Why did I not think about this before? It is another way of saying “shut up”. Hah!

Me: *sings along to radio*
3yo: why don't you let it sing all by itself?

— Melissa McCartney (@ToastyGiraffe) November 26, 2016

16. No, he didn’t!

Kid honesty is cute, but sometimes, they can lead to embarrassment, too. I bet this mom wanted to disappear right after her kid said that out loud.

(Man hobbles into grocery store using a cane)
5: HEY MOM THAT MAN IS USING A WALKING STICK BC HIS BONES AREN'T STRONG & HE'LL DIE SOON RIGHT

— sweatpants cher🔸 (@House_Feminist) June 3, 2016

17. Savage!

Ooh, this kid is savage. You better not let your mom hear about that.

https://twitter.com/thedad/status/771148283452489729

18. It’s true.

This is so true! As a coffee lover myself, I can’t imagine a day without coffee. But with or without coffee, I still feel like I could use more energy.

7yo: Why can't I have coffee?

Me: It'll make u even more energetic than u already are

7: But u drink it all the time& u never have energy!

— Salty Mermaid Entertainment (@saltymermaident) August 13, 2016

19. Laughingstock

Can you imagine this Dad’s face when he heard that? Way to go, Lydia!

https://twitter.com/annaphlactic/status/163060087139745792

20. Subject to change

Kids are honest, but they can be very fickle-minded, too. If you are their favorite person today, don’t expect it to be the same tomorrow.

Me: who's your favorite person? Kid: you! Me: aww, thanks. Kid: subject to change though! #kidhonesty

— Justin Anderson (@jandy23452345) August 7, 2013

21. Too honest

Children are not afraid to say what they think. And when they see something different, be prepared to hear their honest remark about your appearance, just like what happened to this teacher.

"Ms. Jenny, I think your legs are whiter than yesterday." #kidhonesty #paleandproud

— Jenny Konvicka (@jennymarieK) August 5, 2011

22. Yikes!

Daddy is not getting any younger, which means his hairline is slowly receding. Trust kids to be honest about pointing out these signs of aging!

Berlyn: "daddy, ur hair is growing in the wrong direction! Its going back in ur head instead of out!".ouch! #kidsaretoohonest

— CoCoChristies (@coco_christies) April 1, 2013

23. Put on some make-up

Kids are brutally honest, not because they just want to be. Most of the time, it’s their innocent remark which can come from them being concerned, too.

https://twitter.com/TorRowell/status/751233792057155588

24. Just today

Never get your hopes when you are talking to little kids. Their statements are not just as permanent as you’d expect them to be.

This 4 year old boy just told me "Your the prettiest girl I've ever seen…. well.. just today.." 😂😂 #kidsarehonest

— The Cozy Cradle (@thecozycradle) March 13, 2014

25. See?

They say parents are the perfect example for their kids. But, I think this is not the kind of example they were referring to.

Daughter: "You need to fix my hair before we go." Son: "You don't have to look nice. Look at mom. See?" #kidhonesty #parentingprobs

— Kris Redenius (@redenius_kris) July 20, 2015

26. Still your best friend

Children can be very brutally honest. But their genuine love and care will make you love them even more.

Me: “Did you like mommy’s solo?”
Her: “No, I don’t like your singing. I’m still your best friend though.”#kidhonesty #ServeHarmony

— Ali Singleton (@singletonali) February 11, 2018

27. Stinky breath

When you love someone, you should tell them their good sides and even the bad sides. Just like what this kiddo did.

Direct quote from the 4 yr old.."your face looks cuter than mine, but your breath stinks." Alrighty then…. #kidsaretoohonest

— Audra, RN, BSN (@audicat18) June 9, 2014

28. One hot mess

You’d think 10-year-olds know how to stop themselves from being too honest? You are so wrong. This mama learned her lesson.

Guys, I am one hot mama.

10 year old: You're one hot MESS. #truedat #kidhonesty #neededalaugh #wheresthatcookie

— Jacque Leanne (@WholeFamStrong) February 17, 2014

29. Brutally honest

He must have been shocked to realize how his Dad lost so much weight. He’s so excited to realize that and he doesn’t care if he’s yelling across a crowded room. Kids.

https://twitter.com/chandlerraub/status/23072806559

30. Oh, man

You gotta love kids. They speak the truth, and they are too cute to get mad at.

https://twitter.com/catherinebc1217/status/1130931838636240896

31. Dad’s still growing

Finally! Someone told Dad about his weight. And it’s his kid, Ed, so he won’t get mad for hearing the truth, right?

Ed: "dad, you've outgrown that shirt. I can see your belly button." #kidhonesty

— Dave Firth (@fishesloaves2) August 26, 2012

32. Not without make-up

Sometimes, you just got to listen to your kids. They know nothing but the truth.

Decide to go makeupless today. Go to leave the house and my 8yo announces we can't leave mom needs her makeup on. 😑#kidhonesty

— Nicole (@litllbug) August 30, 2017

33. Back to the gym

A simple remark from someone brutally honest can be very annoying. But, if that person is your kid, you simply got to believe.

My son saw me in the shower and told me I needed to go back to the gym. #kidhonesty #noinheritance… http://t.co/5mIRQcCRe9

— Marshall Chiles (@MarshallChiles) February 12, 2014

34. Thumbs up

Kids are honest, which means when they like something, they genuinely appreciate it. Sometimes, that simple but meaningful validation is all you need for the day to turn for the better.

I finally get over myself and make homemade fries for dinner tonight. After giving one to my 2-year-old earlier, he walks over to me, gets my attention and then gives me a thumbs up and walks away. #ifeelacknowledged #kidhonesty #thanksfortheopinion #burgersfordinner #dadgamer

— CorntheLlama (@cornthe_llama) December 22, 2020

35. “I want to play Bingo”

Let’s just say he’s too young to mean that. But, in his young mind, it seems like playing Bingo is the fun way to live.

"Do you want to be a doctor when you grow up?" "No, I want to play bingo" hahaha #kidhonesty

— Annie Michelle (@anniemichelle11) June 8, 2012

36. Oh, no!

When you are talking about looks with a kid around, you better be prepared with their talkback. It’s always something surprising.

Caitlin: “uh-oh my hair is curling”
Me: “that’s ok my hair curls”
Caitlin: “But you look like a 70’s mom”😳#Kidhonesty #GrammaLife #NeedANewLook

— Sheryl Vecchio (@sheryl_vecchio) October 28, 2018

37. Ouch!

Brutally honest kids are unstoppable. They would say what they think, and you better be ready to take the heat. Just like this mom who probably did not expect to receive such criticism but hey, it’s her kid and it’s an honest review so all’s good, right?

Gage ate a brownie made by a friend. He said, "No one else makes brownies this good!" then pointed at me. "Your brownies…eh." #kidhonesty

— Amanda Zhorne (@azhorne) August 28, 2011

38. The oldest Mom

Curiosity is normal when you are young. Kids are way too curious and would ask all kinds of things, even the reason why you had them so late in life.

"You're WAY OLDER than ALL my friends' Moms. Why did you have a baby when you were so old?" #KidHonesty #parenting

— Elaine Replogle (@ElaineReplogle) January 9, 2014

39. 33 is old

Apparently, kids also think the same. If you think being in your 30s is still young, you have another thing coming.

Conversation tonight at church between me and a few 5-year-olds:
5: "Are you old?"
Me: "I'm 33. Is that old?"
5: "Yes!" (all said in unison while heads were nodding vigorously) #ImOld #KidHonesty

— Mary Beth Brannon (@mbbrann) February 20, 2020