Out of the mouths of babes - 2
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| Mon, 03-20-2006 - 6:59pm |
Ok, this was interesting and had to share.
Today Mike got in trouble at school for using some rather huge innappropriate language (di-- and bi---). This is the 2nd time in 2 weeks he was in trouble for language, so he lost his electronics. I was discussing it with him when it dawns on me that he doesn't realize that certain words are DEFINITELY more innapropriate than others and will get you in huge trouble. In the course of our conversation I realize that he thinks these words are on the same line of inappropraite as "stupid", "Idiot" or a variety of potty words.
So here I sit, telling my son exactly which words are absolutely forbidden and he will get in huge trouble for at school. There is something I never expected to do when becoming a parent. The poor kid was honestly confused, then he turns to me as a light goes on in his head "You mean the F-word is worse than the D-A-dash-dash word?!" (Da-- being the epitome of bad words to Mike that he absolutely will NOT say because it is sooooo bad, lol! So for him it was a HUGE light that went on).
It is never boring here!
Renee


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LOL
You know, I can picture my self having a similar discussion with Ryan about this in a year or two! Just this weekend I went over burping and farting guidelines with him.. when it's ok to, when it is absolutely NOT ok, such as in church, which prompted the whole thing. It made me feel like I was in a comedy skit. Sometimes I don't know whether to laugh or cry!
Kate
NO KIDDING! Sometimes I really do feel like my life would make a good sitcom only the only people that would get it would be other parents of ASD kids.
Picture mom and son sitting on his bed having a serious discussion. Pan in and suddenly hear the discussion "Yes, Mike, you cannot say F--K, Bi--h, or d--k at school. You will be sent to the principal and get in alot of trouble. I know "Stupid" is innappropriate too but it isn't as bad as those others". "But mom, what does that f-word mean?" "Well, lets just say it is one of the baddest of bad words and will always get you in trouble" "Yeah, but what does it mean?" "I will discuss that another day Mike?" "Yeah, but what does it mean?!? (angry voice) I still don't understand what it means!!!"
Mom stands up and begins to walk out of the room "Hey where is your Harry Potter book? I was wondering if you want to tell me about the chapter you are reading? Did Harry learn any new spells" (Thank god for obsessions!)
Renee
Have you seen the old Will Ferrell skit on Sat. Night Live? It's duing the fake news part. He's a guy who cannot modulate his voice and the whole time he's screaming at the top of his lungs....."I AM WHISPERING.....THIS IS WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE WHEN I WHISPER!!!"
HA! We reference that often in our house. We have the same conversations here......I'm not looking forward to the birds and bees talk!
Chrystee