Emoji mean different things to people. I think symbolic languages are interesting, and wonder what my kids think compared to what I think.

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Kid 1, boy, age 5: Someone has died.

Kid 2, boy, age 7: Use when asked if you want something, like pizza, and you don't like pizza.

Dad, boy, age 37: Death.

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Kid 1, boy, age 5: A walking cat.

Kid 2, boy, age 7: A cat.

Dad, boy, age 37: A walking cat.

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Kid 1, boy, age 5: Sneak out to eat ice-cream.

Kid 2, boy, age 7: That's a n-ice idea.

Dad, boy, age 37: Good taste.