Kid’s Urban Legends

    Ok, there are all kinds of urban legends out there. Some of them are scary, some of them are gross, and some are just plain silly because we know they aren’t really true. Think of the last time your best friend told you a “true” story. Like: the gym teacher has a sculpture made of smelly gym socks in his back yard, the girl in front of you got her broken wrist while skiing in Aspen, girls have cooties, and people eat an average of three spiders a year. Did you believe them? Who did you tell? How did you find out if it was true or not?
    I am making a collection of kid’s urban legends. I want to know what kind of rumors you hear, I want to find out if they’re true or not. Take a look at the three legends I’ve included here, and then start thinking. Share your stories with me, tell me if you think they’re true or not. Please don’t send me anything about specific people. I don’t want to hurt anyone, and I don’t want everyday gossip. I want things to think about and research so that I can tell you, and other kids, if the legend is true.

Worms in my Hamburger
Alligators in the Sewer
Arthritic Knuckles
Counting Thunder