#1. They are brutally honest.
#2. They surprise us by repeating things they hear, like this..
#3. And this…
#4. They’re adorable when playing games such as hide and seek.
![They’re adorable when playing games such as hide and seek.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12181/lifebuzz-1d75d9aa45f570a79127ad8dcb6c1a73-limit_2000.jpg)
#5. And when tackling evil. Ouch!
![And when tackling evil. Ouch!](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12185/lifebuzz-f37c43ff292ca03a0d6f09ab9d34cbb7-limit_2000.jpg)
#6. Eating with them makes life more interesting. :)
![Eating with them makes life more interesting. :)](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12189/lifebuzz-417a0bda1332eaf40f3f95f51612b786-limit_2000.jpg)
#7. They are thoughtful and compassionate.
![They are thoughtful and compassionate.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12193/lifebuzz-8f6de3aaf36291771d079201b0e20410-limit_2000.jpg)
#8. They remind us that life is really so simple.
![They remind us that life is really so simple.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12197/lifebuzz-6ec14d28ae4e1117baee6907a601d5d8-limit_2000.jpg)
#9. Children make us laugh.
![Children make us laugh.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12201/lifebuzz-15536dad38fea8017bd08578f3f99233-limit_2000.jpg)
#10. They learn to mimic expressions, even from the pets.
![They learn to mimic expressions, even from the pets.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12205/lifebuzz-906a6c2bb4c96e39c7eef7fcd99d390a-limit_2000.jpg)
#11. They figure out how to get what they want.
![They figure out how to get what they want.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12209/lifebuzz-aed5c66c683c4578ef1fa8641689691a-limit_2000.jpg)
#12. Children can be life savers.
![Children can be life savers.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12213/lifebuzz-bc12d2df1de994b934c63390c8bcaac0-limit_2000.jpg)
#13. They make ordinary trips to the store an adventure.
![They make ordinary trips to the store an adventure.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12216/lifebuzz-953e05872b2ba5a7e92774538bac3624-limit_2000.jpg)
#14. They are cute as can be when they are sleeping.
![They are cute as can be when they are sleeping.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12219/lifebuzz-22ef7ecfad16b5ed1945faa8e824442c-limit_2000.jpg)
#15. And when they want, they can be very charming.
![And when they want, they can be very charming.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12223/lifebuzz-9729ad175874627e67c170e5ccf1bad9-limit_2000.jpg)
#16. Children don’t care about gender…
![Children don’t care about gender…](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12227/lifebuzz-11091955bceaa6379651d550b8f49cf1-limit_2000.jpg)
#17. …nor do they think we should.
![…nor do they think we should.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12232/lifebuzz-57b6ee8105fa8a0c0ce182d4b7f231cf-limit_2000.jpg)
#18. Kids can come up with the best nicknames.
![Kids can come up with the best nicknames.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12236/lifebuzz-a7273180002d0541bc6618e49e7344b2-limit_2000.jpg)
#19. And they’re poetic.
![And they’re poetic.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12240/lifebuzz-dab4f74494dca115d74ffa21aafc0ce7-limit_2000.jpg)
#20. They know how to get their point across.
![They know how to get their point across.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12244/lifebuzz-69167e5f573e90af5bb4504d8cec8d61-limit_2000.jpg)
#21. There’s never a dull moment
![There’s never a dull moment](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12248/lifebuzz-3d64c1696e733a880245bb5b7f4061a2-limit_2000.jpg)
#22. There’s always a surprise…
![There’s always a surprise…](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12252/lifebuzz-9f4ded4f8d9840f0546f948cb0a98194-limit_2000.jpg)
#23. Children are a wonderful gift. They give our lives more meaning.
![Children are a wonderful gift. They give our lives more meaning.](https://cdn.lifebuzz.com/images/12255/lifebuzz-f2f385c1c3869be7c0496208d9580e12-limit_2000.jpg)
The truth is that, for all the trials of parenting, kids are amazing.
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And getting to watch them experience life is like nothing else.
I mean, look at how happy this dad is about his sweet son’s report card!
![](http://new.smalljoys.tv/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif)
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Kids will also crack you up — imagine if your kid made you this card for Father’s Day.
![](https://static.smalljoys.me/2018/10/_sub-buzz-29054-1539379041-7.png?downsize=800:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)
Or if your kid really, really loved potatoes (my kid looks at bologna this way).
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OR if they made this for Earth Day!
![](https://static.smalljoys.me/2018/10/_sub-buzz-29444-1539379353-6.png?downsize=800:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)
KIDS…ARE…FUNNY.
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Halloween is a LOT more fun with kids, too.
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You get to do stuff like this!
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This kid asked to go as a “fart” complete with a fart gun, lol.
![](https://static.smalljoys.me/2018/10/_sub-buzz-2806-1539379298-1.png?downsize=800:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)
Sometimes, they will really amaze you with their talent!
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Like, this is A+ coloring.
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These lyrics are pretty phenomenal.
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And you have to admire this kid’s commitment to authenticity!
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Kids can be pretty weird, too, which makes life hilariously interesting.
![](https://static.smalljoys.me/2018/10/_sub-buzz-25371-1539625689-1.jpg?downsize=800:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)
Weird? Yes. Awesome? YES!
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You now:
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