An acquaintance of mine had her son here the other day- same age as my daughter (they're both 4). The boy asked my daughter what she was being for Halloween and she said a fairy. She asked him and he said "A pirate." She asked him if he was a pirate like on Spongebob Squarepants and he said "No, I'm the type of pirate that has a wh*re on every port waiting to swab me deck."
I couldn't believe he said that & his mother just laughed. She didn't even try to correct his language and then, she was on the phone with her husband and had her son REPEAT what he said to his dad and they laughed some more. After they left, I had to explain to my children that wh*re wasn't a nice word..
Am I just a prude or what?
2007-10-30 11:17:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I hate it when parents find things like this funny. There is no reason for it and the child is going to think that it is alright all the time. :( It's just no good.
2007-10-30 11:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by who said that? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not a prude. I'm sorry, but your acquaintance isn't exactly winning mother of the year here, especially considering that when her son repeats those words in school, not knowing what they mean OR that they're bad, he's going to be confused and frustrated when he's sent to the principal's office or detention. It should NEVER be funny to a parent when their child is using detestable language. It may be funny to others, but it's common decency for a parent to try and encourage their children to speak properly.
2007-10-30 18:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you aren't a prude. I am 19 and have 2 little girls and if either one said that word they would have the "it's not appropriate" talk and would be sent to the corner if it happened again. I really dislike when parents find these things funny. What happens when the kid goes to school and calls the teacher a Wh0re? He will get expelled and the parents will have nobody to blame but themselves. So no you are acting accordingly to good parenting. Good luckxxx
2007-10-30 18:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by mum to 3 precious little girls!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A FOUR year old said that?
There is no way a 4 year old would come up with that on their own. Someone has TOLD the kid to say it..probably the parents by the sound of it.
I am apalled :o(
How would any child have a chance in life, being taught such absolute trash.
2007-10-30 18:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by Pixienz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would had did exactly what you did if my two and half year old heard the same word. I really don't think parents see how much of an influence they are on their children. God gives us our kids as precious gifts and it is up to us to nurture, care, and teach them right from wrong. I see a lot of parents that do the same thing this mom did. It is really sad. I am happy that there are more mommys like you out there, eager to teach their children right. Don't feel bad, hon, you did the right thing in my book!!
2007-10-30 18:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by ~Shelly~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not being prude. You're setting a great example for your children. However, not all parents are great role models.
I hate to break this to you, but children know a lot more swear words than you think. They hear them from their peers in school. I remember saying them with my friends when we were in school, but I knew not to say them at home when parents/adults were around.
2007-10-30 18:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by pokemike01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG -- No that isn't funny and where did he get that from to begin with. He had to of heard that type of comment from his parents -- I would guess.
And to think that she had him repeat it to her husband!
You are definitely NOT a prude.
I don't know exactly what your relationship is with her, but if it were me, I would confront her and tell her that her son's behavior wasn't acceptable in your home.
2007-10-30 18:27:14 · answer #7 · answered by Vera C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will not think that it is so funny when he calls her or his grandmothers that name when he gets older. Then his dad will try and hit him or something. I think that you should tell her how you feel that way they know that you do not want that type of behavior around your child.
2007-10-30 19:07:04 · answer #8 · answered by Tammy A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way are you being a "prude" there is no excuse for a child of that age to talk that way i would smack my 17 year old brother if i heard him talk that way that mother needs to learn how to raise a kid without dirty talk like that
2007-10-30 18:27:22 · answer #9 · answered by missbabygator1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must have learned it from his parents. Nice talk. They will be in for a rude awakening when he gets older.
To answer your question..... I think it is unacceptable language and filthy.
2007-10-30 19:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by albiesmom06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋