There is an old saying that kids say the darnedest things. Though they don’t have as much life experience as adults, kids have a simple way of looking at life that often makes them wise beyond their years. That’s why we compiled fourteen of the wisest statements we could find from kids on the internet. Scroll through these, have a good laugh, and learn a thing or two about life.

1. Stay away from prunes. – Randy, 9

2. When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. – Talia, 11

3. Never trust a dog to watch your food. – Patrick, 10

4. Don’t pull dad’s finger when he tells you to. – Emily, 10

5. Never tell your mom her diet’s not working. – Michael, 14

6. Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. – Lauren, 9

7. Never pee on an electric fence. – Robert, 13

8. Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat. – Joel, 10

9. When you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse. – Naomi, 15

10. When your dad is mad and asks you, “Do I look stupid?’, don’t answer him. – Michael, 14

11. When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she’s on the phone. – Alyesha, 13

12. Never try to baptize a cat. – Eileen, 8

13. Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a Tic-Tac. – Andrew, 9

14. You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. – Amir, 9

It’s true, kids really do say the darnedest things! What are some of your favorite words of wisdom from kids? Let us know in the comments section.