Why do some parents tell weird bedtime stories?

One example could be a story about a talking toaster that goes on adventures in the middle of the night. Another might be a story where the moon is made of cheese and the stars are little mice trying to eat it all. And there could also be a story about a family of trees that can walk and talk and have their own little tree society.

Parents read bedtime stories to help their kids relax and fall asleep easier. It's a comforting routine that creates a bond.

Parents tell stories to entertain their children. It's a simple and fun way to pass the time.

Parents tell scary stories to kids to build their courage and teach them how to face fears.

Maybe they want to show how much they love and admire their parents.

Parents might tell scary stories to make kids braver or to teach them lessons about facing fears.

Maybe they think it'll make the children understand the consequences of misbehavior. But this is a bad approach as it can cause harm and doesn't teach positive lessons. Parents should communicate better rather than resorting to such stories.

It helps kids relax and feel loved before sleep. Reading bedtime stories creates a cozy and comforting routine for them.

There was an alien named Glorp who lived on a planet made entirely of jelly - like substance. Glorp's bedtime was always a bit strange. His bed was a floating bubble. One evening, as he was about to get into his bubble - bed, he noticed a tiny, shiny object falling from the sky. It landed near him and out popped a microscopic alien. This mini - alien started chattering in a language Glorp had never heard before. Glorp decided to take the little alien with him into the bubble - bed. They snuggled together and the mini - alien's stories became Glorp's new bedtime tales.

Yes, many parents are indeed very busy and struggle to find the time for bedtime stories.