Dealing with the '6-7' Joke: A Parenting Strategy

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The ‘6-7’ joke, while seemingly silly, can become a frequent and sometimes irritating part of a child’s life. This post offers a practical strategy for parents to combat the joke’s longevity by “overplaying” it and making it their own. The idea is to disrupt the child’s enjoyment and the joke’s trendiness by joining in enthusiastically. When a child starts the ‘6-7’ joke, parents can quickly interject with ‘8-9-10!’ or even ‘8-9-10 blast off!’ By taking ownership of the joke and extending it, parents can effectively neutralize its appeal, making it less fun for the child once adults are involved. This approach aims to disarm the joke and reframe it as a shared, albeit silly, family interaction rather than a fleeting trend.

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