Laughter is such a free commodity when you're young. Giggling, gufahing, the occasional snort, a full blown belly laugh, or laughing 'til you cry, seem so easy for a child, and why shouldn't it be? We could say that children don't know any better, they don't have the same worries or concerns or experiences that have jaded them. But I would disagree and say that children have the same base concerns for their own safety and welfare as adults, some even more so. And yet they still know how to laugh. I would say laughter for some children is even a safety mechanism; a way to gauge a situation and learn which responses are acceptable and which aren't.
And the simplest things that sound ludicrous or inappropriate to an adult are fair game for kids. So when you say to a 2 year old, "you got a duck in your pants?" and you start quacking, of course they're going to start laughing and you could say it over and over and still get a good chuckle. How refreshing! The genuine and sincere laughter of a child is pure joy. We should enjoy it as often as we can. Not only does it make for a happier child, it will make you happy too!
Why do some of us lose our sense of humor? Is being serious going to add years to your life? I think not! So think back to a funny story in your childhood, or what used to make your own children laugh, and share it here. I'm sure you have a great story.
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