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My Sister Says I’m a Bad Influence on Her Kid. Her Reason Is Ridiculous.

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A 9-year-old niece, "Kayla,” was at my apartment for the day while her parents took her younger brother to an appointment.

She saw me add some hot sauce to my plate and asked if she could try some.

I told Kayla that if she felt it was gross or too hot she could always spit it out and I’d get her a glass of milk, but she loved it. Ever since then, she’s been interested in my hot sauces and will almost always ask to try one with her food.

A 4-year-old son asked if he could listen to more of Michael Jackson's songs.

" Not Going to be a Thriller for Me" can't tell him the reason for his objection because he's 4 , but there's going to come a time when I have to explain it to him.

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