Talking to middle school daughters and the topic of swear words comes up. I know there are different POVs on the topic but I’m not a swearer (most of the time) and am not a fan of it, especially with kids. Call me old-fashioned. In any case, the convo goes something like this:
“EVERYONE swears, mom. All of the time.”
(Me) “Really? What about (insert name of super nice school friend with great parents)?”
“Yes, mom. Everyone.”
(me) “At school?”
“Yes. Constantly.”
(Me) “Even the sixth graders?”
“Yes! You should hear (insert name of friend since kinder who is now in sixth.)”
(Me, turning to gymnast daughter) “What about your gym friends?”
She looks at me aghast. “No!!! Of course not!”
Love it.
“EVERYONE swears, mom. All of the time.”
(Me) “Really? What about (insert name of super nice school friend with great parents)?”
“Yes, mom. Everyone.”
(me) “At school?”
“Yes. Constantly.”
(Me) “Even the sixth graders?”
“Yes! You should hear (insert name of friend since kinder who is now in sixth.)”
(Me, turning to gymnast daughter) “What about your gym friends?”
She looks at me aghast. “No!!! Of course not!”
Love it.