For years I was believed that my dad was 49, that he didnt change his age every birthday.
I was gutted when I found out he was only 38!!
A childhood belief about family

others believed things like this
- I used to believe that Spinal Tap was a real band. I was 19 and gutted when I found out.— Jim
- Up until I was almost 11, I thought that a birthday suit was a special outfit you wore only on your birthdayAnon
- I used to think that a birthday suit was a special outfit you wear on your birthday— Bri
- I used to believe that on your birthday, you didn't advance to your next age until you ate your birthday cake.— Casi
- My parents have the same birthday -- month, day, and year. I though all mom's and dad's had the same birthday.— Cait
- Until I was well along in years I always thought our family was Irish because my dads birthday was March 17th— Gladys