10 Not-So-Sweet Stories About Kids In Candy Stores
Dear readers,
Most of us have heard the expression, “like a kid in a candy store.” Usually, this implies excitement and a little silliness. But if you’ve read this website for any length of time, or if you have kids of your own, you know that sometimes a “kid in a candy store” means “being a little jerk.”
In honor of National Hard Candy Day, we’ve assembled 10 stories from our archives about kids being kids in candy stores — for better or for worse!
A Refined Approach To Candy – If only all kids were so cute when they threw tantrums.
A Bitter Bad Behavior – Me, too, kiddo. Me, too.
Got That Problem Licked – Some kids don’t even have to go inside the candy store to misbehave.
Not Like A Kid In A Candy Store – He’s learning early that very few things in life are free.
If There Is Anyone Who Doesn’t Deserve Candy… – This little girl’s sugar-to-spice ratio is way off.
Hasn’t Got This Parenting Thing In The Bag – It’s not always the kids who should stay out of the candy store.
Infantile Inflation – Grow up to be a million-billionaire and buy all the candy you want!
They Grow Up Too Fast – Berry-Melon Warheads? Otherwise, you’re out of luck.
Dislike Father, Dislike Son – I’m pretty sure it’s not just candy stores that make this kid act like a jerk.
Lady Said So – Isn’t it nice when children listen?
We hope you enjoyed this Kids-In-Candy-Stores roundup! Want to send in your own story? Submit your story here!
Some other roundups to check out if you liked this one:
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Question of the Week
Tell us about a customer that lied or scammed to get what they wanted.