Kids Who Technically Did What They Were Told
Kids aren't exactly known for being strict rule-followers. They do what they can, but they have very short attention spans and they like to get into trouble. Some of the kids on this list actually did do what they were told, they just figured they'd stick to a very literal interpretation of whatever instructions were given to them.
Sometimes, kids are smarter than we give them credit for (and sometimes they really aren't).
A Bag Of Chips
This mom told her kid that he could have some chips as a snack. He pulled this big bag of chocolate chips out of the pantry. Technically, these are chips.
Write An Equation
This kid was asked to write an equation in which x=7 on their math test. He followed all the rules and actually got the right answer. It just wasn't the answer the teacher was hoping for.
Right Where The Arrow Is
This Kool-Aid pouch has an arrow pointing to where the straw should be inserted. This kid took that arrow very literally. He put the straw directly under the arrow instead of in the hole where the straw is clearly supposed to go.
Half The Grapes
This mom told her kid that she had to at least eat half of her grapes. Well, she ate half of the grapes alright. This wasn't exactly what her mom had in mind.
80–100 Words
While this kid technically followed the instructions, this wasn't exactly what his teacher meant when she asked him to write 80–100 words. This is more like one word and some numbers.
His Name Is Hot Dog
When the teacher asked for the name of this polygon, what she was really looking for was something like "hexagon." But if this kid wants to name his hexagon Hot Dog, that's fine with us.
Show Your Thinking
This kid was asked to show his thinking on his math test. Instead of writing out the steps he took to arrive at the answer, he drew a picture of himself thinking.
No More Questions
This girl didn't know the answer to one of the questions on her test, so she decided to use white-out to just remove the question altogether. This would have been really brilliant if it had worked.
Tricked By Taco Bell
This kid loves Taco Bell so much that he refuses to eat any other foods. His mom had the brilliant idea of putting her own home-cooked food into a Taco Bell bag. It worked. The kid ate it all.
Another One Down The Hatch
This kid swallowed a penny after his sister didn't believe that he had swallowed a pool key the day before. He had to prove to her that he knew how to swallow metal.
Wet TP
This kid decided to put the whole roll of toilet paper into the toilet because she thought that's where toilet paper goes. I mean, it does go in the toilet, but not like that...
Hide-And-Seek
This kid is playing hide-and-seek. He thought it would be a good idea to hide under this container. Unfortunately for him, that container is totally transparent. We can all see him.
Change The Toilet Roll
This mom asked her kid to put a new roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. This is how he attached the new roll to the toilet paper holder. Why, though?
Lock And Key
This kid was worried about losing the only key to his padlock, so he decided to lock the key into the lock like so. Now that thing can never be opened, but he was right about it being a good way to not lose the key.
Don't Climb On The Monument
This sign is asking for a little bit of respect for this monument. I'm sure if you asked these kids, though, they'd say they aren't climbing it, they're walking on it, and technically, they'd be right.
Making Dinner
This kid wanted to make dinner for his mom really badly. This is what he put out on the table. Mmm, raw noodles. This kid has a future in the culinary industry.
Better Than A Pool
These parents got their kid a very expensive above-ground pool, and all he wants to do is sit in a bucket full of water. This is why we can't have nice things.
Don't Get Burned
This kid put sunscreen on a rock because he didn't want the rock to get burned. I don't think sunscreen works that way, kid. I also don't think rocks or the sun work that way.
He Wants The Shock
This kid is crying because his mom wouldn't let him put his fingers in the electrical socket. He really, really wants to get electrocuted. What a mean mommy. Look at that face.
Draw The Legs
This person drew Harry Potter's face for a kid she was babysitting. The kid got really excited when he saw the drawing and shouted, "I'll do the legs!" Yup, those are some legs.
Stuck In Cement
You turn your back on your kid for one second and they somehow end up five paces into a freshly poured patch of cement. He had the whole backyard to play in, but he wanted to play in the one spot he wasn't supposed to. This is why you don't just tell your kid to "go play in the yard." You need to be more specific than that.
How Blindness Works
This girl was asked to explain color to a person who had never seen color before. Her first question: "have you seen a blueberry?" No, kid. He hasn't seen anything ever.
Don't Ladel Me
This girl was deep into her emo phase when she got her very own label maker. Unfortunately, spelling wasn't her strong suit. That's how we ended up with this picture. To be fair, she's labeled, not ladeled, so nobody broke any rules.
Upset About The View
This girl climbed a whole mountain and when she got to the top she realized that the only thing up there was a nice view. She was expecting something a little bit more spectacular.
Feed The Cat
This kid wanted to feed the cat his dinner. He proceeded to put a whole, unpeeled orange in the cat's bowl. That cat looks very confused right now. He's not the biggest fan of oranges.
Taped To A Chair
The two older kids were trying to lay out all of their Pokémon cards, but their younger brother kept getting in the way and messing everything up. They decided to duct-tape him to a chair.
A Tiny Woman
A kid was watching Wheel of Fortune with his dad when he asked why that woman at the bottom was so tiny. Well, she is pretty small. We are never going to look at Vana White the same way again.
He Can't Get Down
This kid was trying to wash his hands in the sink when his pants got caught on the cupboard below it. Now he's stuck there and he can't get down.
Giving The Toilet Paper A Bath
Toilet paper is a hot commodity nowadays. This kid decided that all of the toilet paper in his house needed a bath. Now there is no more toilet paper in the house.
Horray For Carrots
This very focused kid placed a carrot on every handle in his kitchen. When he was finally finished, he was so happy with himself. Look at his super proud face!
They Saw The Opportunity And Took It
As adults, I think that we often underestimate how intelligent and conniving children can really be. No parent would expect that their children would start collaboratively scamming them for money.
There Is Always A Loophole
When putting her to bed that night, her mom said that "her butt better not leave her room," and she really did adhere to that rule while still getting her way.
He's Not Wrong, Jean
When you're a little kid, everyone seems old—I mean I thought 18-year-olds were fully-formed adults—and while 68 might not be that old, the kid is undeniably right about it almost being 70.
What A Brilliant Mind
Looking at this absolute genius work, I am genuinely jealous and mad at myself for not thinking of it first. I already know that this kid is going places in life.
I See No Lies Here
You know what? Second grade students definitely can be a pain to teachers, and, no matter how much they might want to, teachers shouldn't drink on the job; however, why is a child writing this?
She Did Change
Honestly, at this point, does it really matter if a kid is wearing pajamas or regular clothes? I mean, as long as she's appropriately covered up for the weather, having cartoon bears on her pants shouldn't matter.
I Mean, That Is An Angle
As someone who literally hated doing math problems all throughout grade school, I have to say that measuring angles was one of the worst homework activities, so I respect this kid for dodging it.
The Baby Is Not In Any Trouble At All
While their mother went out to the store, these older siblings were asked to "look after the baby and make sure she didn't get into any trouble" and, honestly, they've accomplished it.
Good For Him
This kid really sat down in class to do his assignment and thought, "Some of these kids around me would be willing to go off to war, but I'm built different."
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Honestly, why would this person try to navigate a complicated labyrinth, run the risk of going the wrong way, and make a whole bunch of turns when they could take the easy route?
