40+ Brilliant Kids Who Outplayed Grown Ups
Kids are smarter than we frequently give them credit for. Children can outsmart adults, as any parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or teacher is aware. This list will show that kids can be genuinely cunning, whether they are pulling off sneaky pranks or hurling biting insults at each other. Here are more than 40 instances of smart kids outwitting adults with hilarious results!
Amazed Elders
This Twitter user recalled a time when they were a kid and had a flash of brilliance when they figured out the code to their parents’ computer. The birth was the clue, however, neither of their birthdays made sense. They made the decision to try the combination “2412” after they quickly remembered that Christmas was approaching. They were shocked to discover that the code had successfully entered the mainframe. That is one wise cookie, I tell you. When you were younger, were you intelligent?
Can’t Deny The Good Teamwork
For chocolate, children will do anything. This mother discovered the hard way that her toddlers were smarter than her! They were searching for chocolate decorations when she discovered them scaling the Christmas tree.
Can’t Deny The Good Teamwork
Her plan to keep them away from her children failed miserably when she discovered her three-year-old trying to reach for the chocolates while perched on a chair and giving them to her two-year-old, who was trying to put them in a bowl. She had put them on the top of the tree.
Approved Apps
This kid decided to utilize his intelligence for very nefarious ends. He gained access to his mother’s phone and changed the touch settings to include his fingerprint.
Approved Apps
This implied that he could authorize any download from the App Store using his own print. As his mother slept, he downloaded apps onto his iPad. What a dunderhead!
Very Straightforward
This youngster is a pure savage! His mother was applying makeup in the mirror as she prepared for a night out. Like any other inquisitive child, he questioned his mother’s decision to draw on her face. The mother explained that she was applying makeup to enhance her appearance.
Very Straightforward
She wasn’t anticipating her adorable son to react in this way! “That’s not going to help,” he remarked. If your children addressed you in this manner, how would you respond?
Ever Heard Of Silly McDonald’s?
You never know what a young child’s imagination is capable of. It can be incredibly much entertaining to hang out with your nephews and nieces and play their weird, wacky games. When this uncle’s nephew created the game “Silly McDonald’s,” he was a little perplexed.
Ever Heard Of Silly McDonald’s
His nephew abruptly altered the game’s rules just as he was beginning to think he understood them. He had been tricked by the comedic genius, who had served him a fictitious cold hamburger.
She Knew What She Was Doing
Alright, so the prize for being the most gullible parent goes to this dad. It didn’t take much to trick this guy, unlike many of the other parents on this list who had their cunning children outwit them.
She Knew What She Was Doing
When his 10-year-old daughter claimed that she enjoyed pressing the “enter” key while he was entering his computer password, he somehow trusted her. She had access to his device at any time because she had repeatedly clicked “view password.”
Got A Criminal Mind
This is definitely a criminal mastermind at the next level! In order to learn the PIN code for the TV, this child outwitted their father. She applied a tiny portion of grease to the remote, leaving a film on the pressed buttons.
Got A Criminal Mind
Later in the night, after her parents were asleep, she guessed numbers to figure out the code and unravel the TV’s parental controls! Be careful; one day she might rob a bank.
Literally Ate Half Of It
Children frequently take things very literally. When their nephew handed them a punnet of half-bite grapes, the Reddit user could not believe it. When they realized it, they had allowed their nephew to eat half of their grapes.
Literally Ate Half Of It
Either this was an honest mistake, or the youngster was a troll out to trick an adult! The result was a case of saliva-covered grapes and a bruised ego for the adult.
A Hobby
This woman used Twitter to share a sneaky childhood memory. When she was younger, she used to figure out which number buttons were more worn down to crack the door codes of apartment buildings. Then, until she entered the building, she would make guesses at various digit combinations!
A Hobby
If you don’t mind being charged with breaking and entering, we don’t advise using this hack. However, we must admit that it’s a very clever concept!
It Worked
You’re probably starting to notice a pattern here. Children adore computers. Children also enjoy snucking into places where they are not supposed to be. If you combine those two ideas, you’ll get a bunch of smart kids who enjoy breaking into their parents’ computers and cell phones.
It Worked
Through the use of a number of questions, this child was able to covertly inquire about his parents’ car model from them. He then reset their password using the solution!
Changing Password On A Regular Basis
This 6-year-parents old’s was astounded by his Sherlock Holmes-like sleuthing abilities! By reading the code in the reflection of his mother’s glasses, he was able to unlock her phone.
Changing Password On A Regular Basis
She had no idea that he had used another device to unlock it, and that for weeks, he had been reading her emails and texts. Now that they must exercise greater caution, his parents regularly change their passwords. He’s a genius and eight years old now!
E-Bay Account
This kid is a mastermind of evil. He was too young to find employment and in urgent need of some fast money. He had the bright idea to open an eBay account and sell a fake item there.
E Bay Account
He then used his credit card to make the purchase on his father’s eBay account, depositing the money into his bank account! Eventually, his poor father learned and was indignant beyond belief. And it is clear to us why.
Eating Time Means TV Time
Most children have picky eating habits. Getting any child to want to eat vegetables is incredibly difficult. Therefore, some parents use bribery! Only after promising to give their child 15 minutes of TV time did this frustrated parent succeed in getting their child to eat broccoli!
Eating Time Means TV Time
Although it might have worked in the past, they are currently in a precarious position. They anticipate watching TV whenever their child has to eat dinner!
That’s No Surprise
You can categorize this under the “least surprising news headlines ever,” I suppose. The obnoxious celebrity chef is well known for using foul language. It’s therefore not surprising that his young son has already begun to emulate his aging father’s bad habits.
That’s No Surprise
Don’t tell anyone, but we find it kind of amusing when young children use profanity. They don’t know what they’re saying, and it sounds completely inappropriate coming from their innocent facial expression!
Parents Are No Match
Parents, pay attention. This story serves as a warning. Never interfere with a boy playing his favorite game. This father used Twitter to share the tale of how his son outwitted him. When his son was grounded, he prohibited him from playing video games.
Parents Are No Match
The child just booted the computer into safe mode and removed his dad’s administrator password to avoid this onerous punishment. He could play video games on his father’s PC whenever he wanted.
Just Chillin’ At The Back
Kids can be smarter than we give them credit for! By acquiring their ATM pin codes, this cunning son defeated his parents! He would keep a watch on the numbers as they frequented the drive-thru ATM, jotting them in the condensation on the window!
Just Chillin’ At The Back
Sadly, this is where his strategy failed. When his parents noticed the numbers and learned they had been driving around town flaunting their pins, they were indignant.
Gotta Do What He Gotta Do
We have already seen a variety of devious password-hacking techniques used by children around the world. But this one wins hands down! To increase his screen time limit, this cunning son tried to get his father’s iPhone password.
Gotta Do What He Gotta Do
Apple has developed ingenious tools to aid parents in limiting the amount of time their children spend in front of screens, but these can be gotten around using a few techniques. Use the screen recording function right away!
No Restrictions
This story shows that nothing can stop teenage lads from playing video games. By stating that his phone wasn’t working, this child was able to circumvent his parents’ limits on the Wi-Fi connection.
No Restrictions
He requested permission to use his father’s phone to investigate the problem before adding himself as a Wi-Fi administrator. Suddenly, a world of online entertainment was there at his fingertips, and he spent every night playing Minecraft and Fortnite till four in the morning!
Good Defense
Being a teacher is a difficult and demanding profession. However, one perk of the job is getting to read all of the absurd test answers that students write on their papers! When his teacher asked him a math question and he didn’t know the answer, this clever alec made the decision to outsmart him.
Good Defense
In answer to the query, he drew a cartoon, producing a piece of art. Although he may not have given the correct response, he certainly made his teacher smile!
It’s Mine
To play games at home, this mother had given her kids permission to use her old phone. Her tech-savvy son quickly took control of the device, changed the screen lock code, deleted her fingerprint, and added his own!
It’s Mine
He had full control of his expensive new phone before she could even blink. This child is undoubtedly an avid gamer. At least he didn’t take his mother’s phone!
Surprise For Grandparents
Who would have thought a young child could outwit their mother with a clever remark? Jane was in trouble because she had a temper tantrum during lunch. Her mother attempted to correct her by telling her that her grandparents would learn that she was making a scene at the dinner table.
Surprise For Grandparents
No, don’t tell them, the sarcastic youngster simply retorted. I want you to be surprised by this! Jane had no interest in getting into trouble and intended to shock her grandparents with her attitude!
Foot On A Crack
When their mother refused to lend them money, this kid decided to pull a power move via text. This teen sent their mother a hilarious photo in response to her refusal to lend them $600. Their foot was visible in the image resting on a fissure.
Foot On A Crack
The saying “Step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back” is an urban legend. It’s a good thing his wish did not come true because he would have felt terrible for hurting his mother!
Permission Slips
Some parents recall the wild years when they skipped class and got in trouble. This mother shared on Twitter how she got away with skipping school by deceiving her parents.
Permission Slips
She would merely fabricate a note granting her permission to use the library during English class. Inadvertently, she would show this to her parents, who would then sign the form. After wiping away the pencil, the cunning child would write her own absence note! A wise move.
Peppa Pig
The Peppa Pig TV series from the UK has gone viral! The pink pig and her younger brother George are the objects of toddlers’ obsessions everywhere. When this father discovered that his toddler had stolen his Amazon Prime password in the name of Peppa, he was shocked.
Peppa Pig
After watching all the free episodes, she made the decision to just buy the following season. His tiny daughter had outsmarted him, as evidenced by the credit card statement.
So Much Dedication
Kids detest being told what they should do, particularly when it involves their priceless smartphones and computers, as is well known. With the help of modern technology, parents can place limitations on their children’s devices and stop them from accessing harmful or inappropriate content.
So Much Dedication
On Twitter, a frustrated father shared his experience and described how his daughter would constantly remove any limitations placed on her devices. If only her academic work reflected this commitment and resolve! She might grow up to be a tech prodigy in Silicon Valley.
Flowers For Mom
When her son asked for information about her favorite flowers one day, this mother received the shock of her life. She told him she loved lilies and daisies, thinking she was going to be surprised with a gift of lovely flowers.
Flowers For Mom
What happened next was a huge surprise — her son promised to place them on her grave after she passed away! Nobody wants their child to say that! He was probably in serious trouble.
23 And Doing An Internet Challenge
Have you ever suffered a teenage roasting? When a child makes a derogatory remark about you, it is undoubtedly a blow to your ego. An internet fad that involves texting your “number neighbor” was being experimented with by this adult.
23 And Doing An Internet Challenge
They discovered they had been texting a 13-year-old, who promptly teased them for participating in online challenges at the ripe-old age of 23. Children can be so rude! After this, we bet they blocked their “number neighbor”!
Neighbor’s Wifi Saves The Day
The potential risks of using the internet, particularly for children and teenagers, have received a lot of attention in the media. Some families decide it’s best to remove all screens from the house, while others decide to turn off the Wi-Fi to limit their children’s access to technology.
Neighbor’s Wifi Saves The Day
This Twitter user experienced exactly that. But she managed to outsmart her parents and disobey their strict guidelines. She would simply connect to her neighbors’ Wi-Fi while she was sitting on the porch!
A Very Young Locksmith
This household has gotten out of hand! When your two-year-old can pick locks, you know things are crazy. This toddler managed to figure out how to pick locks using hair clips, and now she can enter any room of the house and cause trouble there as well.
A Very Young Locksmith
Her parents should unquestionably monitor her as she gets older. Who knows what sort of trouble she might encounter? Where exactly did she pick up this trick?
A Dummy Email
Everybody has taken a day off from school occasionally. It’s a milestone in life! Some youngsters, though, will do anything to avoid being caught skipping class. This irate mother explained on Twitter how her daughter had created a fake email account to outsmart her.
A Dummy Email
She merely pretended to be her mother and sent the school an email claiming to have been sick for a full week. Her mother’s work schedule allowed her to get away with it, so thanks for that!
Risking It For McDonalds
Children adore McDonald’s. Some children will do anything to get their hands on their golden-brown McNuggets! This Twitter user went all the way back to 2006 to describe how she once outwitted her mother.
Risking It For McDonalds
She simply snuck her mother’s flip phone out of her bag and texted her father to bring some McDonald’s home because she was forbidden from eating it. The strategy was successful, and she smiled as she ate her dinner.
At least, He Knows The Difference
Pro tip: If you’re going to yell at your child for failing their English class, at the very least use proper grammar and spelling. When this mother texted her child, “Your failing English,” she made a major mistake. Her sharp-witted child simply retorted, “You’re*,” which effectively led her into a trap.
Atleast, He Knows The Difference
He corrected her spelling error, demonstrating that his English wasn’t as bad as he had thought. After this uncomfortable text exchange, his mother likely felt pretty foolish.
A Legend
This hilarious story shows that mischief from childhood can end happily. A proud parent revealed on Twitter how his son created a computer from scratch. When his parents were at work, he would place the parts order over the phone and assemble the machine.
A Legend
Given that this was done before the advent of the internet and online tutorials, his effort is all the more remarkable. He now runs his own computer business and is a prosperous businessman. There are no surprises!
You’re Wrong
Don’t try to argue with your kids because they will win. This father learned the hard way when he lost a discussion about Subaru Outbacks! While his children insisted that the cars were only for old ladies, he thought they were cool.
You’re Wrong
In an attempt to show their accuracy, the young people counted the senior citizens who began operating the cars over the course of a year.
Same Question
Uncle Mike’s young nephew gave him the roasting he deserved. He immediately went to Twitter to share with his followers this hilarious conversation he had with his nephew. He told his nephew that he was gay in response to the question of why he didn’t have a wife.
Same Question
He didn’t anticipate his response to being, “Why don’t you have a husband?” Uncle Mike was astounded. The fact that you are an adult does not require you to get married, so there is nothing wrong with being single!
Opppsss, Wrong Timing
That is now what we mean by irony. An absurd incident involving one of his friends basically tricking his entire school was shared on Twitter by this user. He was supposed to receive a prize for having perfect attendance, but he wasn’t present when his name was called.
Opppsss, Wrong Timing
He hadn’t missed a day of school all year until that one! Who knows if the prankster planned his day off carefully to troll everyone or if this was a genuine absence?
Didn’t Say Whose House
Teenagers occasionally choose to text their parents the most bizarre things. They don’t frequently anticipate their families to support their bizarre ideas! This bored teen texted his mother to announce his move out and move in alone.
Didn’t Say Whose House
He was surprised when his mother responded, “Great,” rather than the expected stern response. She was informed sarcastically that her bags were on the driveway in response from him. Everyone had to follow his rules because he was the man of the house!
DeezNutzz
Just picture the mother’s embarrassment when she learned that her teenage son had changed the name associated with her email account to “DeezNutzz.” All the while, she had been sending emails to teachers and coworkers from her job. How could she have overlooked the absurd name on her account?
DeezNutzz
Although it would be difficult to miss, she hopes that her boss didn’t notice her screen name! How long did it take his mother to give him a grounding? This man is no longer allowed to use the internet!
Establishing Dominance
Teenage boys are a totally unique breed. This frustrated mother shared on Twitter how her son once attempted to impress his schoolmates by eating an entire pineapple without peeling it.
Establishing Dominance
He must have done the foolish stunt as a freshman attempt to show dominance. When her brother learned about the strange incident, he gave his nephew a high-five rather than yelling at him. Men are, to put it mildly, odd creatures.
NSFW
The term “not safe for work” (NSFW) is often used on the internet to describe content. This can apply to anything that could lead to your termination for viewing it in the workplace, including nudity and profanity.
NSFW
This teen was caught for making an age-related comment on an NSFW Reddit thread. The sarcastic teen responded, “I don’t go to work,” when an administrator asked him why he was on the NSFW board. His reasoning is beyond dispute!
But It Was An April Fool’s Day
Making a joke that doesn’t land is embarrassing. When you accidentally offend someone, it’s even worse! And it’s even worse if your mother is the offender. This youngster unintentionally made his parents look bad by making them an anniversary card that said, “Your marriage is a joke!”
But It Was An April Fool’s Day
He was making light of the fact that their wedding day fell on April 1. But his mother didn’t find it amusing. She eventually started crying as she read it!
Well, She Has A Point Though
With a sarcastic teenager, do not mess. This mother was attempting to caution her daughter against engaging in conversation with strangers. But in a matter of seconds, her daughter outwitted her. “How am I supposed to meet new people if I don’t talk to strangers,” she responded.
Well, She Has A Point Though
She does have a point, we must admit. In theory, all friendships start out as strangers. However, the frightened mother probably simply didn’t want her young daughter to talk to passersby.
Toddlers Know Best
Here’s a practical tip that would please Joey Tribbiani. When you don’t want to share a pizza but are too full to eat the whole thing, this toddler figured out a sneaky solution. Simply eating a hole in the middle of the pie will leave the crusts partially consumed and unappealing.
Toddlers Know Best
If you live in a busy home with lots of hungry parents and siblings who are eager to eat your leftover food, this hack will be especially helpful to you! No touching!