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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Obviously I know some of this is just where your natural talent lies.   And I don’t mean I want the next Jerry Seinfeld.  But I’m wondering what I can do to raise a kid who is lighthearted, appreciates humor, and contributes to humorous conversations? Basically how do I grow a funny bone?

(Kindness, generosity and hard work are king in my house, so please don’t yell at me to focus on other stuff.  This is extra)[/quote]

This was important to me too.  I wanted a kid who could laugh at themselves, so I laughed at myself when I made mistakes, and basically teased myself out loud.  In elementary school, we talked a LOT about knowing your audience. When you're in kindergartner and first grade, fart and poop jokes are funny.  Personally, I don't find them funny..  So go tell your kid-friends those jokes. THEY will appreciate that humor.

I also raised my kids to notice funny things.  They in turn learned to point them out and make funny quips.

Teasing is delicate, and goes back to knowing your audience - what one person will find hysterical will make another cry.  There are some things to never joke about with certain people.  OP, think of it as a journey.  Not as in flipping a switch. [/quote]

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