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What's an Appropriate April Fools' Day Joke for Kids?

Friday is April – will you be confiscating your children's tricks and gags before they go to school?

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April 1 is Friday and for many in the younger crowd, it means one thing: April Fools' Day jokes and pranks. While some parents may enjoy getting in on the fun with their kids, others may worry about the effect "harmless" tricks and pranks may have on their children or their peers.

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So, how do you talk to your kids about playing fun and safe pranks on April Fools' Day? Where are the limits and how old do kids need to be to recognize them? What about yourself — do you set the example for pulling pranks in your household?


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