claiming something that is pure and everlasting. just like how you would claim with THE highest intentions, not for yourself, but for the children.
when playing a game of beer pong:

Lex: Yo we gotta make this cup or its game over

J don: Yo ima make this cup, FOR THE CHILDREN

*makes shot
by lexthelibianamphibian December 28, 2011
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A common exclamatory phrase, originating in Milwaukee, WI. Used when something is considered important.
Hey man I really need a ride

Why are you calling me? Im busy

Please bro, for the children

...Ok fine
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Straw objects, often in peril and in need of saving.
Think of "the children"! - Reporter
"I make movies for adults." - Quentin Tarantino
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It can be used as an excuse for anything at the end of a sentence.
Example #1
Wife: "Where are you going?"
Husband: "I'm gonna go have some drinks with the guys... but it's for the children!"
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Example #2
Government of the US: "We will be censoring the internet and suppressing your freedom of speech... but it's for the children!"
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A demon that a man and a woman summon for people to make money off of.
Man, my children just killed Obama
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When one or multiple children of your own or others are present.
" The kids have left, I have temporarily cured myself of childrenitis!"
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i wish i could of just gotten aids or something but god hates me so i got children
by RJ aka Rolla Stout January 6, 2009
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