How do I raise a funny kid?

[Anonymous]

One of my kids is really serious and the other is hilarious. They'd actually make a great comedy duo. The only thing I do is encourage their strengths, like I would if we were talking about any one of their talents.

If your kid makes a joke, laugh. Laugh really hard.

[Anonymous]

My older kid is hilarious. I’m constantly being told to get her on tv (I never would). I did nothing to foster this. It’s just who she is. Her personality is huge. I’m a total introvert, as is her dad.

[Anonymous]

I would just be goofy and silly around the house. Tease a little, but not too much. Watch a variety of different movies/tv. Laugh a lot. Try not to stress the small stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s personality, OP. Appreciate the kid you have.

THIS

our second son is naturally funny and has been since he learned to talk.

Our first born isn’t funny at all, but tries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My older kid is hilarious. I’m constantly being told to get her on tv (I never would). I did nothing to foster this. It’s just who she is. Her personality is huge. I’m a total introvert, as is her dad.

Why wouldn’t you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s personality, OP. Appreciate the kid you have.

THIS

our second son is naturally funny and has been since he learned to talk.

Our first born isn’t funny at all, but tries.

My son is between funny & silly since he learned to talk. He draws a lot of attention.

My daughter is under 2, but I already see many signs that she is going to be funny & silly. She loves to be a follower of her older brother.

Both DH & me are introvert & boring, and I don’t know where that coming from.

[Anonymous]

A long time ago, in the land of blogs, I had a humor blog that I wrote for daily. It grew to have 2,000 unique followers per day, and I was actually earning money from ads and getting job offers from it.

So, all that to say...maybe I'm objectively funny. Probably not, but maybe. Suspend your disbelief for a moment.

Humor definitely was a coping/defense mechanism for me. It was one of those, "if they're laughing because of something I said / did, then they're not really laughing AT me."

I credit my mom with being my biggest fan. She always thinks that every joke I make is hilarious and gives a real, genuine belly laugh. My spouse thinks she's psychotic for laughing so hard, but her laugh is so infectious that it's just what I needed to encourage me to try to be funnier. For her.

So, if you think your kids are funny, laugh! And your kid may just end up a middle aged economist with a huge mortgage like me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A long time ago, in the land of blogs, I had a humor blog that I wrote for daily. It grew to have 2,000 unique followers per day, and I was actually earning money from ads and getting job offers from it.

So, all that to say...maybe I'm objectively funny. Probably not, but maybe. Suspend your disbelief for a moment.

Humor definitely was a coping/defense mechanism for me. It was one of those, "if they're laughing because of something I said / did, then they're not really laughing AT me."

I credit my mom with being my biggest fan. She always thinks that every joke I make is hilarious and gives a real, genuine belly laugh. My spouse thinks she's psychotic for laughing so hard, but her laugh is so infectious that it's just what I needed to encourage me to try to be funnier. For her.

So, if you think your kids are funny, laugh! And your kid may just end up a middle aged economist with a huge mortgage like me.

You ARE funny! I liked this post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I thinking singing and dancing are different and require some natural talent. I think being a comedian is also a talent. But I think being funny in the sense of appreciating humor and maybe participating a bit can be fostered a bit. I think if I came asking how to encourage kindness and hard work people wouldn’t say just appreciate the lazy asshole you have.

I love and appreciate my kids for who they are. I also believe I can help them develop on certain directions. Maybe it will take, maybe it won’t but doesn’t hurt to try

I'm dead. I think I need to use that line next time someone complains about their dh/ds/dd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Inflict psychological trauma and hope that humor is how they cope.

HA. This comment was under-appreciated

I actually laughed out loud at this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I thinking singing and dancing are different and require some natural talent. I think being a comedian is also a talent. But I think being funny in the sense of appreciating humor and maybe participating a bit can be fostered a bit. I think if I came asking how to encourage kindness and hard work people wouldn’t say just appreciate the lazy asshole you have.

I love and appreciate my kids for who they are. I also believe I can help them develop on certain directions. Maybe it will take, maybe it won’t but doesn’t hurt to try

I'm dead. I think I need to use that line next time someone complains about their dh/ds/dd.

Ha!! OP, I think you’re probably pretty funny, so your kids will hopefully learn to be funny too. I’m going to tell my husband to start appreciating our lazy asshole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A long time ago, in the land of blogs, I had a humor blog that I wrote for daily. It grew to have 2,000 unique followers per day, and I was actually earning money from ads and getting job offers from it.

So, all that to say...maybe I'm objectively funny. Probably not, but maybe. Suspend your disbelief for a moment.

Humor definitely was a coping/defense mechanism for me. It was one of those, "if they're laughing because of something I said / did, then they're not really laughing AT me."

I credit my mom with being my biggest fan. She always thinks that every joke I make is hilarious and gives a real, genuine belly laugh. My spouse thinks she's psychotic for laughing so hard, but her laugh is so infectious that it's just what I needed to encourage me to try to be funnier. For her.

So, if you think your kids are funny, laugh! And your kid may just end up a middle aged economist with a huge mortgage like me.

You ARE funny! I liked this post.

+1 and your mom sounds awesome

[Anonymous]

I think a lot of it is inherent personality and environment. Growing up, I was surrounded by family members who have good comedic instincts, are quick on their feet, and know how to tell a funny story. We also see the humor in situations and don't take ourselves too seriously. DH's family is similar. I'd say both of us are quite witty.

Both of my kids are pretty funny as well. My 7 year old seems to be developing great comedic timing with his quips, while my 5 year old is more about physical comedy. I don't know that we do much to encourage it other than laugh a lot together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A long time ago, in the land of blogs, I had a humor blog that I wrote for daily. It grew to have 2,000 unique followers per day, and I was actually earning money from ads and getting job offers from it.

So, all that to say...maybe I'm objectively funny. Probably not, but maybe. Suspend your disbelief for a moment.

Humor definitely was a coping/defense mechanism for me. It was one of those, "if they're laughing because of something I said / did, then they're not really laughing AT me."

I credit my mom with being my biggest fan. She always thinks that every joke I make is hilarious and gives a real, genuine belly laugh. My spouse thinks she's psychotic for laughing so hard, but her laugh is so infectious that it's just what I needed to encourage me to try to be funnier. For her.

So, if you think your kids are funny, laugh! And your kid may just end up a middle aged economist with a huge mortgage like me.

LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A long time ago, in the land of blogs, I had a humor blog that I wrote for daily. It grew to have 2,000 unique followers per day, and I was actually earning money from ads and getting job offers from it.

So, all that to say...maybe I'm objectively funny. Probably not, but maybe. Suspend your disbelief for a moment.

Humor definitely was a coping/defense mechanism for me. It was one of those, "if they're laughing because of something I said / did, then they're not really laughing AT me."

I credit my mom with being my biggest fan. She always thinks that every joke I make is hilarious and gives a real, genuine belly laugh. My spouse thinks she's psychotic for laughing so hard, but her laugh is so infectious that it's just what I needed to encourage me to try to be funnier. For her.

So, if you think your kids are funny, laugh! And your kid may just end up a middle aged economist with a huge mortgage like me.

You ARE funny! I liked this post.

+1 and your mom sounds awesome

+2

That all being said, I have three kids. One is just absolutely hilarious. The other two? No. And that's ok! We all have our strengths. But belly laugh hilarious, quick witted, the kind of kid you could easily doing improv? I think that's natural talent. The more important thing I think is to provide a home that nurtures a sense of humor, where life isn't taken too seriously, where it's ok to let loose a little and see the humor that everyday life provides.

Focus on raising a child who can appreciate the humor in life, rather than one who creates it.