English · Proverb Attested

kids will be kids

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Meaning · English

Children cannot be expected to act like adults.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “kids will be kids” mean?

Children cannot be expected to act like adults.

Is “kids will be kids” formal or informal?

kids will be kids is generally informal.

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