
Have you ever been told “fake it till you make it”? Well, contrary to popular beliefs, this titbit of confidence-boosting advice was not coined by an entrepreneur, politician or TED speaker.
No, the concept of “fake it till you make it” was actually invented by a canny toddler who didn’t want to eat their veggies or sit on the potty. They probably whispered it into their bestie’s ear at playgroup, and then word spread throughout all the sticky-fingered kids in the neighbourhood, until they all agreed: ‘faking it’ was the best way to gain control of parents and get what you want.
I know this is true, because I’m a parent and am convinced that my children have conducted underground meetings with all the important municipal babies on this very topic. My kids are experts at fakery. Here, for our mutual benefit, is a list of the most popular faked behaviours among young children, and how to bust them.

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My daughter (& better half) often fake about not knowing we have a dishwasher (other than me) or even where it could possibly be situated in the kitchen... EXACTLY below the bench & sink where you just put your bowl, plate, glass etc! My remedy for this is loud sighs, groans & eye rolling as I bend my whole body in half down to deposit their mess into the dishwasher (as I am shorter it isn't as hard for me apparently) Sometimes I am tactful & simply invite them into the kitchen to do an artistic "re enactment" (minus the sighs/groans, plus examples of delighted sounds & crazy ecstatic facials) of what I wished they would do with the dishes, often I have recalled her/him to re do it, occasionally I lose my freaking mind & yell about it (to not one single person who is listening) Clearly these remedies have made not one iota of difference so tonight I have planned something different...I absolutely, positively cannot cook the favourite dinner requested as upon getting home from work the bench is so laden with the days dishes that there is simply no room for me to cook. Instead, allowing me extra (much needed) time & an early (even more needed) wine as I catch up on Mamamia & other assorted news, social media, phone calls, maybe even a lay down (with wine) & a book. Is this the "perfect" remedy I should have started with? Possible update later :)
P.S yes I did just twist this article to have a quick rant, yes I am sorry if you read it & yes I will take any suggestions!
Haah this is hilarious! Our fam can relate to the bandaid obsession with cartoon characters