Kids are too clever to be controlled. Even if you have valid reasons for setting boundaries and limitations, they will still find a way to go around them and argue their points. Technology has clearly played a huge role in the way kids think and behave these days. And with their natural curiosity and energy, it’s not surprising how easily kids outsmart their parents’ rules.
If you’re finding that hard to believe, check out these 30 stories of cunning and mischievous kids.
1. Partners-in-crime
You should never underestimate your kids’ ability to find candies and chocolates. Even if you hide them in the most difficult spots in your home, they’ll still be able to find them. That’s just how kids work.
2. Smart kid
It’s hard not to feel bad about this parent. Even with his experience in IT, his kid was outwitted him easily and without much effort. He should start being more careful around her now.
3. Pretty smooth
This kid’s quite clever. He was able to spend his entire summer playing his favorite game. I bet it earned him extra bragging rights to his friends at school.
4. Genius
This parent was too impressed with his kid’s way of thinking. He said he’s not planning on changing the code since his kid earned it. That means his 12-year-old child can watch the Umbrella Academy without hacking the parental code.
5. This kid.
The most impressive part of this story wasn’t the kid ordering and building his computer without his parents realizing it. It’s the fact that he was able to do all those things before the internet. It means that he was able to do them even without access to online guides and tutorials.
6. Clever but careless
You’ll probably feel the same way if this was your kid. It’s hard to feel alright when you know the entire town knows your ATM pin numbers.
7. Those cute hair clips
This parent should start preparing himself. His child just showed him a teaser with her adorable hair clips.
8. The window reflection
You can never be too careful around kids. They always seem to find a way to get what they want and this is one solid example.
9. No password needed
The kid found a quick and easy way to access the computer even without using his dad’s password. He certainly deserves an A+ for it.
10. Back then
Her parents didn’t know about the extra cable she had until the phone bill came in. It must have caught them by surprise.
11. Creepy
It’s hard to know why the kid suddenly got interested in her Mom’s texts. It’s quite unsettling if you ask me. Even if it’s your kid reading your messages, you wouldn’t feel that comfortable, right?
12. No exception
This can be a good or bad thing depending on the situation. On ordinary days, it’s obviously bad. However, for days when mom has her hands full, a little bit of help won’t hurt.
13. Smooth
Kids’ hands are light and gentle. They can literally do this without getting caught. Well, that is if their parents aren’t light sleepers.
14. Mom’s flip phone
The fact that this kid was able to send a text message on a flip phone is amusing. Not all 5-year-old kids can do that.
15. Too excited
You really can’t blame those kids. It’s hard to contain yourself when you’re too excited about something. They probably didn’t get any sleep that night.
16. Hobby
This is one weird hobby for a kid. I wonder what’s keeping her busy now that she’s an adult.
17. Dedication
When kids put their minds on something, they’ll surely accomplish it. In fact, committed kids are the hardest to discourage. No matter how many times you stop or reprimand them, they’ll still do the same thing.
18. Still proud
Even if the kid was able to outsmart his parent, the mom still felt proud. I guess that’s how parents are. They are always proud of their child’s achievements.
19. Too much
This parent probably shouldn’t take her kid’s action too lightly. If she was able to get away with this one, she’ll be able to get away with almost anything.
20. While they were busy
This kid isn’t just clever for coming up with the plan. He’s also good at executing it at the perfect timing. Parents are the busiest when they have guests around.
21. Just give up
It’s hard to win against kids when they’re strongly committed to doing something. You may stop them for some time but they’ll still go on when you’re not looking anymore. So, it’s either you compromise or you just give up. Kids can be quite scary at times.
22. View password
Don’t fall for it when your daughter starts acting cute and innocent. It’s probably the time she’s planning to do something she’s not allowed to.
23. A reward
This parent should have made it clear that the ice cream was for telling him the truth and making the promise. His kid might think it was for hacking his screentime password.
24. Signature
Most kids would forge their parents’ signature. In this case, the kid was clever enough to turn a permission letter to an excuse letter.
25. The sim card
Never forget to check the phone you confiscate from your kids. Make sure that the sim card is still there to avoid this.
26. Almost
This kid almost outwitted his parent. Thankfully, he was able to spot the recording icon before he entered the parental lock pin.
27. Sneaky
It’s nice how kids learn so fast these days. It’s quite scary to think what they can do with what they learn.
28. Had enough
His mom probably realized that her kid was way too smart for restrictions like that. She just gave up and didn’t argue anymore.
29. In the middle of the night
If there’s one thing you can learn from this, it’s the fact that you shouldn’t let your guard down even when you sleep. It’s when kids do the silliest things.
30. Compromise
It’s not right to lock kids and leave them alone at home. It’s a good thing these kids came up with a plan to get that no-lock rule.
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