Parents of Twitter Share Unconventional “Parenting Hacks”

Okay, as bizarre as this sounds, it’s entirely possible. My husband once convinced our kids the Matrix was real for a full 48 hours. I thought about putting a stop to it, but it was highly entertaining. Kids will believe anything. Simon will have to learn the hard way that some kids like spicy foods.

Also, once you do this, it’s hard to take it back. The next time something actually is too spicy and still looks delicious, they won’t believe you. Just do what I do. The last person to eat anything is me. If there’s only one left, it’s mine. I’ve made that clear since 2012 when I opened the fridge for a Klondike bar three hours after I purchased them, and there weren’t any.