kids will be kids



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kids will be kids

Kids behave childishly or immaturely by nature, so it is unrealistic to expect otherwise. A: "I just can't seem to get Billy to stop picking on his little sister." B: "Well, kids will be kids, so what can you do?"
See also: kid, will

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Yawen-Chinese
Antonie (2)AHN-taw-neeDutch
Nicolaas-Dutch
Shelley['ʃeli]
Amiliaə-MEE-lee-ə, ə-MEEL-yəEnglish (Rare)
KonnorKAHN-ərEnglish (Modern)