Should We Laugh Or Should We Cry?

"Sometimes things can feel super fun and super sad all at once, like when you’re playing a game but also missing someone."

Imagine you're eating your favorite ice cream, it's cold, sweet, and makes your face smile. That’s the fun part. But then you remember that your friend went away, and now they can't taste that same ice cream with you. That’s the sad part.

So you feel like you want to laugh because of the ice cream, but also want to cry because you miss your friend. It's like having two feelings in one moment, it can be confusing!

When Feelings Mix

Sometimes when things happen, they make you feel mixed up. Maybe you got a new toy (that’s fun) but also had to say goodbye to someone (that’s sad). You might want to jump and giggle because of the toy, but also hide under your blanket and sniffle because you're missing that person.

It's like having a big, happy party inside your head and a quiet, sad song playing at the same time. That’s what it means to laugh or cry, you’re feeling both things all together!

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Examples

  1. A child laughs at a funny joke, then cries when their toy breaks.
  2. Someone gets excited about winning a prize but feels sad later.
  3. You smile at a friend's success but feel envious inside.

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