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103 Kids Who Take Instructions Too Literally
Funny,ParentingJAN 12, 2017

103 Kids Who Take Instructions Too Literally

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Usually kids aren't familiar with the full scope of language (metaphors, allusions, and so-on), meaning when an adult tells one to "keep an eye on the ball", he might as well try to put his eye on the ball.
To illustrate that, Bored Panda has collected some of the most hilarious images of kids taking instructions too literally. From training dogs by showing them YouTube videos, to dressing up for a literary adventure, these little fellows were just trying their best to follow instructions.
Have you witnessed something similar yourself? Upload your pics below and don't forget to vote for your favorites!

#1 "Keep Your Eye On The Ball Son"

"Keep Your Eye On The Ball Son"
497points

#2 2nd Graders Homework. My Friend's Awesome 6 Year Old Son Is Autistic And Takes Instructions Literally

2nd Graders Homework. My Friend's Awesome 6 Year Old Son Is Autistic And Takes Instructions Literally
496points

#3 This Isn't Exactly What We Meant When We Told Him That He Could Look Up Puppy Training Tips On Youtube

This Isn't Exactly What We Meant When We Told Him That He Could Look Up Puppy Training Tips On Youtube
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487points

#4 We Told Our 3yr Old That New Years Is Special Because You Get To Toast To A New Year. A Few Hours Later She Said "Are We Gonna Make Toast Now?!" And Thus A New Years Day Tradition Was Born

We Told Our 3yr Old That New Years Is Special Because You Get To Toast To A New Year. A Few Hours Later She Said "Are We Gonna Make Toast Now?!" And Thus A New Years Day Tradition Was Born
486points

#5 My Kid Said I Gave Her Too Many Grapes. I Said Just Eat Half Of Them

My Kid Said I Gave Her Too Many Grapes. I Said Just Eat Half Of Them
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390points

#6 Toddler Was Asked To Feed The Cat

Toddler Was Asked To Feed The Cat
387points

#7 Bring A Fish To School Day

Bring A Fish To School Day
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386points

#8 Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside
355points

#9 Not Exactly What I Had In Mind When I Told My Son It Was Too Nice Out To Play Games Inside

Not Exactly What I Had In Mind When I Told My Son It Was Too Nice Out To Play Games Inside
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313points

#10 Took My Son To A Modern Art Museum And Told Him That He Needs To Really Think About The Art And What They Are Trying To Say. I Am Not Sure, But I Think I Have A Smartass On My Hands

Took My Son To A Modern Art Museum And Told Him That He Needs To Really Think About The Art And What They Are Trying To Say. I Am Not Sure, But I Think I Have A Smartass On My Hands
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310points

#11 This Is Why My Kid Is Going Places

This Is Why My Kid Is Going Places
258points

#12 Directions Were To 'Draw Hands On The Clocks'

Directions Were To 'Draw Hands On The Clocks'
224points

#13 I Was Fixing A Computer, And My 4 Year Old Son Asked Why, So I Said It Was To Make It Work Faster. A While Later, My Son Said He Had Already Solved The Problem. Then I Come Across This

I Was Fixing A Computer, And My 4 Year Old Son Asked Why, So I Said It Was To Make It Work Faster. A While Later, My Son Said He Had Already Solved The Problem. Then I Come Across This
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224points

#14 My Friend's Daughter Taking The Instructions Literally

My Friend's Daughter Taking The Instructions Literally
223points

#15 My Dad Told My Son To Get Ready For A Bedtime Story Adventure, So He Grabbed His Warm Hat And A Flashlight

My Dad Told My Son To Get Ready For A Bedtime Story Adventure, So He Grabbed His Warm Hat And A Flashlight
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218points

#16 I Asked My Son To Use Chopsticks At A Japanese Restaurant. This Is How He Used Them For The Soup

I Asked My Son To Use Chopsticks At A Japanese Restaurant. This Is How He Used Them For The Soup
217points

#17 My Wife Asked My Son To Put A Jar Of Water In Our Dog's Bowl. Saw This A Few Hours Later. Mission Accomplished

My Wife Asked My Son To Put A Jar Of Water In Our Dog's Bowl. Saw This A Few Hours Later. Mission Accomplished
194points

#18 My Son, The Realist, Brought This Home With Some Of His Kindergarten Schoolwork

My Son, The Realist, Brought This Home With Some Of His Kindergarten Schoolwork
191points

#19 I Told My First Grade Class They Were Writing Their Letters To Santa... I Should Have Been More Specific

I Told My First Grade Class They Were Writing Their Letters To Santa... I Should Have Been More Specific
175points

#20 I Told My 5-Year-Old He Could Watch TV As Soon As He Ate Half Of His Hot Dog

I Told My 5-Year-Old He Could Watch TV As Soon As He Ate Half Of His Hot Dog
173points
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