Glad this was just a mispronunciation. I shudder to think about what a cockroach machine would do.

Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, at least in my house. And as it turns out, there may be health benefits to eating cheese, because it might reduce the effects of sodium on the body's blood vessels. So, snack away, kid.

It takes a while to get those similar-sounding words all worked out. In fact, there are plenty of hilarious ways kids mispronounce words ("baby soup" instead of "bathing suit," anybody?).

Kid logic is amazing. Nouns are things that walk, right? (But don't dogs walk?)

Well, was it blue, red, or yellow? Your audience is waiting here. Very important details.

To be fair, I've made similar remarks many times. Sometimes auto-correct doesn't even have a clue.

Oh, snap. This kid is not playing. Which is good, because geometry is no joke.

It's OK. Not everyone wants to spring for the premium right now. How many online services is a person supposed to pay for, anyway?

Oh, this is my all-time favorite question for kids. The weird jobs every kid wants when they grow up are amazing, because who doesn't want to become Spider-Man or a unicorn kitty doctor?

Hey, sometimes you have to create your own fun. And sometimes that fun means making a straw impossible to use.

This kid already understands how to research basic questions. The 6-year-old is going places.

It isn't a wrong answer. It's just a bit unexpected.

Non sequiturs are just part of kid conversations. Chances are, they're all sharing a whole lot of info about their home lives over Zoom.

Well, it's a super fun word. There's definitely worse choices out there.

Sometimes what you overhear on your kid's Zoom call is striking for a different reason. The child is growing and maturing right before your eyes.

I have to respect anybody taking Zoom school so seriously. The kid has some serious focus.

Isn't it great when students relate to a teacher this well? What a sweet compliment.

Well, OK then. There's more than one definition of the word "strong."

Yes, it's the kind of space with flying donuts and unicorns. The Hubble Telescope wishes it could photograph a part of space that's this cool.

OK, but if anyone is successfully able to work from home with cats, please tell me the secret. Mine want to lie on my keyboard all day.

To be fair, there's a big difference between a meeting and a hangout. This kid just wants to chill with his friends.

OK, but if I were on the other end of the Zoom call, that comment would make my day. You don't even need context for a question like that.

Sign me up. I want to hang out with the elephants. Let's zoom over to the zoo.

Oof. It takes a while for kids to understand what "that's personal" means.

If that isn't multitasking, then what is? This kid gets it. Also this kid is a genius.

I love how absolutely literal kids can be. It's a true statement.

Yep, kids grow up a lot from the tween to teen years. This is adorable.

If you laughed out loud at this joke (I did), then congrats. You'll love the basic Dad jokes, too, such as the classic that goes, "Your nose is running, better catch it."

To be honest, this is what plenty of adults wonder during their Zoom meetings, too. They just learn how to keep it to themselves.

It's hilarious because it's true. What mom hasn't daydreamed about a day out sans kids during the quarantine?

Your mom might not consider it boring. Ask her about the experience some time.

It's time to count on your fingers and toes. That's how to manage big numbers.

OK, but do they have to be so honest? Yikes.

Something about the honesty of this one made me snort-laugh. I imagine the kid totally deadpanning his response.

OK, at least that explanation makes sense. They're just talking rocks. Phew.

OK, but what *is* a baby rhino called? Now I have to Google that. (It's a calf.)

He got the gist of the conversation. And honestly, plenty of parents probably share that sentiment.

Yep, it looks like all the family secrets are out when Zoom school is happening right in your house. But on the bright side, using a swear jar might be a good idea for your family, according to a child development expert. It can be a useful tool.

This family sounds cool. I just imagine the mom looking up from her puzzle and going, "Nope, I'm not a scalywag."

If you thought fidget spinners were distracting, now kids have their entire toy collection at hand during school hours. It's... a challenge.

It looks like Zoomers of all ages have the same problem. And for the most part, that problem is accidentally muting yourself.

I see you, kid. Snacks are impossible to resist sometimes. (What was it last time, I wonder?)