6 Funny Life Lessons I Learned from My 10-Year-Old

  6 Hilarious Life Lessons I Learned from My 10-Year-Old That Will Make You Want to Buy My Book So, here’s the thing. I thought I had life a...

 

6 Hilarious Life Lessons I Learned from My 10-Year-Old That Will Make You Want to Buy My Book

So, here’s the thing. I thought I had life all figured out until my 10-year-old son, Moiz, decided to turn my world upside down with his “brilliant” ideas and life lessons. You’d think that being the dad would put me in a position of wisdom and authority. Nope. I’ve been schooled. And it’s not even by a high schooler—it’s by a kid who still thinks “because I said so” is the ultimate debate winner.

Let me take you through a few of the most hilarious (and surprisingly insightful) lessons Moiz has taught me. By the end of this, you’ll be asking yourself the same question I did: Why isn’t this kid teaching philosophy at a university? And also, where can I get more of this stuff? Spoiler alert: It’s all in the book, 46 Funny Life Lessons from a 10-Year-Old Boy, which you can buy right now! Seriously, do it. You need this kind of wisdom in your life.

Lesson #1: The Art of Avoiding Homework

According to Moiz, “Homework is like vegetables. It’s good for you, but that doesn’t mean you have to like it. Or do it. At least not right away.” Apparently, the trick is to spend just enough time pretending to do it, so you look busy when Mom walks by. Then, you can go back to what’s really important—like mastering the latest level of your favorite video game. Who knew that “strategic procrastination” could be such a valuable life skill?

Lesson #2: How to Outsmart Your Siblings (Most of the Time)

Moiz has figured out that the secret to sibling dominance lies in one word: negotiation. It’s a skill he uses on his older sister Hadia, who’s got the brains, and his older brother Rafay, who thinks he’s the king of cool. His strategy? “If you can’t beat them, convince them that they want to do something else.” It works... most of the time. Then there’s the baby sister, Sarah. With her, he’s got a different strategy: “Just give her a cookie and she’ll do whatever you want.” Classic.

Lesson #3: Chocolate Chip Cookies Are a Form of Currency

 

In Moiz’s world, chocolate chip cookies can solve almost any problem. Don’t want to clean your room? Offer to share your cookies. Need someone to play your favorite game with you? Offer them with cookies. Want to get out of trouble? Distract with cookies. It’s a barter system that Moiz swears by, and honestly, it’s worked more times than I’d like to admit. (Note: I’m starting to worry about our cookie supply.)

Key Takeaway: If life gives you lemons, trade them for chocolate chip cookies.

Lesson #4: The Floor Is Actually Lava (And We’ve Been Living a Lie)

Remember that game where the floor is lava? Yeah, Moiz takes it very seriously. In fact, he’s convinced that one day, the floor might actually turn into lava, and when that day comes, he’ll be the only one prepared. He’s got escape routes planned and has even mapped out the best places in the house to jump from one piece of furniture to the next. I guess I should start taking notes... or at least move the coffee table out of the way.

Lesson #5: Bedtime Is Negotiable

To Moiz, bedtime isn’t a strict rule; it’s more of a suggestion—one that’s open to debate, bargaining, and outright evasion. His tactics range from “I’m not tired” to “But I was just about to find out who the villain is!” And when all else fails, he’ll just sneak in a quick game under the covers with the screen brightness turned way down. I’ve caught him more than once, and each time, I’ve been met with a grin and, “I was just testing the nightlight, Dad.”

Lesson #6: Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Excuse

When Moiz forgot to do his chores, he didn’t just admit it and move on. No, he came up with a story so elaborate that it involved a time-traveling hamster and a mission to save the world from an evil broccoli monster. It didn’t get him out of the chores, but I’ve got to admit, it was impressive. And honestly, I’m still thinking about turning it into a screenplay.

Key Takeaway: A great excuse won’t get you out of trouble, but it’ll definitely make people laugh.

Now, if you’re still here, nodding along and wondering how you can get more of this kind of content in your life, I’ve got good news for you! The rest of Moiz’s pearls of wisdom—along with a bunch of his misadventures—are captured in my book, 46 Funny Life Lessons from a 10-Year-Old Boy. Trust me, you’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll probably wonder why this kid isn’t running the world yet. Go ahead, click the link, and dive into a world where laughter and life lessons go hand in hand. You won’t regret it!