Toddler pretends to be sleeping while mother tells him off

This is the adorable moment a toddler pretended to be sleeping to cover up his bad behavior towards his brother.

Two-year-old Szack Nigel Duque was playing with his brother when he slapped him in the face at the family home in Marikina City, the Philippines, on March 23.

His mother, Betsy, said that she scolded her son for the aggressive behaviour.

He then replied by acting like he was sleeping and snoring loudly.

In the video, Szack is heard repeating "I am asleep" and "I am sleeping." However, in the end he says sorry to his brother and starts playing again.

His parents were astonished by his play-acting but they also found it funny.

Betsy said: ''He's a very clever boy.

We'll have to watch him carefully.''