Writing prompts

"Adults lie all the time."

"Are you going to throw up?"

"Do you need to talk?"

"Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in."

"Don't say that."

"Don't worry, I'm not mad."

"Friends don't make you want to cry."

"Hey, don't say things I would say!"

"Hold my hand in the parking lot, kiddo."

"I can tell something is bothering you."

"I didn't lie to you, you have to trust me on that."

"I didn't mean to frighten you, but it was just the truth."

"I need you to listen to me, and not how you normally listen, but actually listen."

"I promise I'll do better."

"I promise, you'll be safe."

"I'll keep you safe."

"It's okay to not be okay."

"It's okay, you can tell me."

"Kids are supposed to have dreams."

"No worries, kiddo, I'm not going anywhere."

"Not all chaos is good chaos."

"Open your eyes for me. That's it, look at me. Come on kid, wake up. It's just a bad dream and I got you"

"Please don't balance your juice between your chest and the table."

"Shouldn't you be in bed?"

"Sometimes you gotta go through it to get through it."

"That's just a fact of life, kiddo."

"Wait until you're older."

"Want me to tell you a story?"

"Wear a coat!"

"What did they say to you?"

"What was your favorite part of today?"

"When I tell you no, it's for a good reason."

"When I was your age... ah, wait, I probably shouldn't tell you that story..."

"Why is the carpet sticky?"

"You can pick out a toy."

"You can pick out a treat."

"You have to wear shoes, kiddo."

"You're not allowed to start fights, but I 100% give you permission to finish fights."

"You're so smart."

"Ah, well, don't worry about it."

"Are those kids mean to you?"

"Are you being bullied?"

"Being all grown up isn't all it's cracked up to be."

"Chase your dreams, kid."

"Do your best."

"Don't lick that"

"Don't you have homework to do?"

"Hey, don't whine"

"Hey, don't worry. Accidents happen."

"I couldn't live with myself if something were to happen to you."

"I just don't want to see you get hurt."

"I just want you to know that you can come to me anytime with any problem."

"I love you."

"I told you no!"

"I understand."

"I was young once"

"If you're tired, then your body needs rest."

"It's a fact of life, we all have to live with it."

"It's okay, I'm not going to let anyone hurt you."

"Make me proud!"

"One time I- uh, never mind, I can't tell you that, maybe when you're older."

"Rules help keep us safe."

"So you know, that was a bad life decision."

"Something on your mind?"

"Stick close, okay?"

"Take a deep breath."

"That just means you're growing up, kiddo."

"Wash your hands! I'm always saying it, but doesn't anyone even listen?"

"We might not like it, but sometimes that's life."

"What are you whispering to the toaster?"

"What did those boys say to you?"

"What's going on with you?"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"You can come to me anytime with anything."

"You can tell me."

"You might not like it, but that's sometimes how it goes."

"You're in big trouble!"

"You're late."

"Absolutely not!"

"Be careful!"

"Did you eat all of the lunch that I packed for you?"

"Did you eat all your veggies?"

"Donuts have always been my weakness, and you know it."

"Hey, that's a bad word. Don't say that."

"I can get you out of jail, not a grave. Do what you have to, to defend yourself."

"I don't want to pry, but I can tell something is bothering you."

"I know it's hard to believe, but I was young once."

"I need to know where you are and that you're safe. Is that too much to ask?"

"I need you to know that I love you unconditionally, but you're leading me to an early grave here, kid."

"I told you to go before we left!"

"I was worried about you."

"I was your age once"

"I'll always be here for you."

"I'll always be proud of you."

"I'm so lucky that I get to be your parent."

"If you're ever scared or hurt, I want you to know you can always come running to me."

"It's okay, just a bad dream."

"It's okay, nothing bad is going to happen."

"It's okay."

"Might as well go get a treat, I mean, we've got nothing better to do."

"No more candy for you..."

"No way you have to pee again!"

"Please don't lick the toaster."

"Shhh. Hush now. Dry those eyes, everything will be alright."

"So you know, I don't think it's gross."

"Taking me to an early grave with your antics, kiddo."

"That's just life."

"Wash your hands!"

"We can talk, if you want."

"We need to have a talk about following rules around here."

"Why is there a carton of orange juice in the sandbox?"

"Why is there a toilet seat on the coffee table?"

"You aren't a bother."

"You can choose a toy to bring with you."

"You just ate!"

"You're doing a lot of growing and maturing."

"You're not getting picked on, are you?"

"Are you alright?"

"Are you getting picked on?"

"Are you hurt?"

"Are you sick?"

"Be nice."

"Do you want to talk?"

"Don't be afraid to defend yourself."

"Everyone goes through it, and we don't like it, but that's life."

"Go to your room, now."

"Got any questions for me?"

"Hang on, we're going home."

"Have you been listening to your teacher?"

"Hey, be nice!"

"How did that underwear get on the ceiling fan?"

"I get it, we all need our space."

"I love you unconditionally."

"I promise you'll be okay."

"I promise."

"I raised you better than that."

"I'm allowed to lie!"

"I'm right here."

"If someone tries to touch you, destroy them."

"If your Dad said no, then that's final."

"It's okay to ask questions and be curious about things."

"It's okay to be scared."

"Make good choices!"

"No one actually likes growing up."

"Ooooh, is there drama? Tell me everything."

"Shhh, it's fine."

"That's not the you I know. What's going on?"

"We all make mistakes sometimes."

"We're not going to die."

"Where have you been?"

"Where were you?"

"You can always come to me."

"You can tell me anything."

"You get to pick what we have for dinner."

"You're doing a lot of growing and maturing, of course, you're tired."

"You're getting picked on?"