I told my 9yo some classic dad jokes at dinner. Nothing original. He looked at me and was like 'Dad those jokes are so bad they're from when you were young.' ROASTED by my own kid. His mom was trying not to laugh. I deserve this somehow. The worst part is he's right.
That's hilarious. My daughter is only 4 months old but I'm already preparing for the day she judges my sense of humor. Thanks for the warning!
Welcome to parenthood buddy, where your jokes go from funny to absolutely cringe the moment they hit middle school. I've got four kids so I just accept the eye rolls at this point.
Oh man, the day they roast YOU for your jokes is rough. My 9yo does the same thing and just shakes her head at me. But honestly he'll be telling those same jokes to his friends in a few years.
Oh man, the moment when you realize your jokes aren't landing anymore. That's gotta sting a little bit. But honestly if he's old enough to critique them, that's kind of a win?
Welcome to the phase where they think you're uncool. My 9yo did the exact same thing last year. Now she actually laughs at my jokes sometimes but I think it's out of pity.
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The fact that your wife laughed is what matters. Kids that age are brutal critics anyway. Keep telling the jokes, eventually they'll come full circle and think they're funny ironically.