Kids Are Little Oddballs Who Say the Strangest Things

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In a quiet corner of Huntsville, Alabama, there’s a small, shadowy playground tucked away among trees and limestone. Here, a few swings creak and sway as if moved by unseen hands, leading locals to dub it the “Dead Children’s Playground.” Legends tell of children lost to the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 and even tales of a child abductor from the 1960s whose victims are said to haunt the area.

As eerie as such ghost stories can be, what truly sends chills down your spine are the unsettling things that come out of children’s mouths. Rosemary Counter, writing for The Washington Post, captures this sentiment perfectly: “Kids are spooky little creeps who see ghosts, report past lives, and chat at night with deceased relatives.” Their remarks can vary from uncanny to downright disturbing.

I can relate. As a child, I had two alter egos: Dr. Madd Eagwoud and Alexander Hamilton. The former was a whimsical inventor, while the latter was a historical figure I channeled, often declaring, “You are talking to Alexander Hamilton now.” My mother found it amusing at first, but my insistence on being the long-dead politician eventually unsettled her.

It seems I’m not alone in my childhood oddities. My nephew once complained about “baby heads” in his room, while my niece insisted a child who lived there before her would come in at night to wipe boogers on the wall. But my cousin takes the cake for creepiness. At a family dinner, he casually remarked, “I used to be a real jerk. I used to chop people up.”

Am I the only one who thinks kids have an uncanny knack for the creepy? A quick glance online reveals many parents sharing similar experiences.

In one Reddit thread, a user shared that while changing their daughter, she kept laughing and pointed to the closet, saying, “the man with the snake neck.” Another parent recounted how their child spoke of “white wolves” protecting them, contrasting them with a scary man that crawls on the floor.

Then there are the children who seem to know things they shouldn’t. A child once hugged her mother’s pregnant belly and said, “little brother sick,” only to have the mother suffer a miscarriage shortly after. Another child told her mom she would be hospitalized, which came to pass just weeks later.

If your child ever says something disconcerting, how should you respond? Experts suggest remaining calm and curious. Dr. Natalie Frank advises against dismissing their experiences, as that could hinder future communication and trust.

As for those ultra-creepy comments, like wanting to cut off your feet? Well, maybe it’s best to keep your bedroom door firmly locked at night.

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In summary, while kids can be adorable, they also have a knack for saying things that can give you goosebumps. Whether it’s eerily insightful comments or bizarre claims, it’s always wise to approach these moments with curiosity and a bit of caution.

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