Submitted by v-shizzle t3_11x3f08 in LifeProTips
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PanSmithe t1_jd17pzf wrote
I taught him 911 and my name, that's all they really need bc I'm no longer fkn invisible
Bmc00 t1_jd190zg wrote
When I was little our address was 314. My dad requested our phone number, it was ###-3140.
thetawhisperer t1_jd1b8yy wrote
Teach it to the tune of jingle bells. Much easier to remember.
SlaversBae t1_jd1c4z5 wrote
My 5yo learnt my phone number by hearing me repeat it endlessly to real estate agents when we were house-hunting. In the end he was the one reciting it to the agents!
formerlyfromwisco t1_jd1d1kw wrote
They will remember if you make it into a song.
84munchkin t1_jd1gihz wrote
And please teach them your first and last names!! I work in retail and when a lost child tells you that mommy's name is Mommy it makes it incredibly hard to call you over the intercom.
As soon as my son could grasp the concept he was able to recite mom and dad's first and last names, our phone number and our address. Every time we were in a super busy or crowded place I would also be sure to point out the uniforms of employees/security guards as we walked around.
Small_Pleasures t1_jd1k8f5 wrote
THIS. My kids knew our phone number at 2 years old b/c i sang it to the refrain of the Mickey Mouse song. A bit later they memorized my cell number with a song about the ancient King David that has only 5 words and a catchy tune (Kids learn it in religious school very early; it has silly hand gestures). By the time they were ready to memorize Dad's cell, they picked the song and wrote lyrics to go with the refrain.
I also pointed out street names and major intersections near our home when we were running errands until I was confident they knew how to name them.
Flatline1775 t1_jd1nmld wrote
We didn’t do Jingle Bells, but my wife made up a song for both the phone number and address. We haven’t lived at that address for years, but both still remember the song.
nothxshadow t1_jd1q5xu wrote
why does it matter? there is only one mall and one child. surely the parents won't be like "oh uhmm maybe they are looking for someone else"
v-shizzle OP t1_jd1qej7 wrote
Hey it doesn't hurt to teach them your name though lol
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Skyblacker t1_jd1uvba wrote
🎶867-5309🎶
According-Couple2744 t1_jd1uy9d wrote
When I taught my 3 year old her phone number and address, her 2 year old sister was listening and learned them also. It was amazing how easy it was for them to learn .
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v-shizzle OP t1_jd1yrng wrote
LOL that is actually pure genius
semrola t1_jd1zndh wrote
You can also write you name on their sole
chmmmr t1_jd22h2w wrote
This 👆🏻I did this with my kids. They memorised it in no time.
duckfat01 t1_jd23ktz wrote
I used the tune of the ABC song to teach my kids my phone number when they were tiny. They are now in their 20s and still sing it to themselves when they write it down.
ncjunk t1_jd256y5 wrote
Too much effort, I had 2 kids so if one gets lost in a store I have a spare.
debbieopperud t1_jd27xlo wrote
Yep! We made a rap for our phone number, and a song for our address. My barely four year old son (and older cousins) learned our numbers easily. Coincidently my niece sung my address to me a couple of days ago. I taught them the song over twenty years ago.
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NeoToronto t1_jd2fcbd wrote
My kids had the phone numbers and addresses memorized long before they had a tablet to sign into. Yes its a common trick but not for everyone
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