Deaf boy's witty bedtime stall leaves parents in stitches

A young boy named Cooper, who is deaf, recently won the internet over with his clever way of stalling bedtime. The heartwarming and funny moment, captured on video, quickly went viral, sparking smiles and laughter across social media.

The video starts with Cooper, clearly trying to delay his bedtime, claiming he heard something downstairs. His mom, children's book author Beth Leipholtz, gently reminds Cooper using sign language that he is, in fact, deaf.

But instead of giving up, Cooper takes a second to think and quickly pivots, suggesting, “How about we just look at my globe for a lil bit?” His smooth deflection left his parents in stitches.

This endearing moment resonated with many, including Reddit user QuaPaladin, who shared Cooper’s witty response with a pair of laughing emojis. Another commenter, eureka_maker, praised the quick thinking, noting, “I know, the deflection was on point.” The way Cooper effortlessly shifted gears showcased his intelligence and humor, a sentiment echoed by jenniferivyy, who added, “He was so smart at that point 😂 he knows mom can't go further.”

The video ends on a cozy note, with Cooper and his parents enjoying some family snack time on the couch, a peaceful compromise after Cooper’s bedtime antics. His mom captioned the video with a playful nod to her son’s cleverness: “You win this round, coop”.

The story sparked further conversation among Reddit users, with some sharing personal anecdotes that mirrored Cooper’s creativity. User ZaraSkye23 commented, “I think he's adorable, he just wanted more family bonding time,” capturing the heartwarming essence of the moment. Another user, LilGiantPanda, offered insight into Cooper’s impressive communication skills, explaining, “Cooper was/is taught sign language but he loves speaking and so most of the time he defaults to speaking, even when he can’t hear like in this video!” They also praised Cooper’s mother, adding, “His mom has done a brilliant job raising him and it’s incredible how well he speaks despite being deaf.”

For those who enjoyed this sweet and funny story, Cooper’s family shares more of their adventures on their YouTube channel. Their videos offer a glimpse into the daily life of raising a deaf child, filled with both challenges and moments of joy—just like this one.