Bad Words
I've written in the past about my efforts to stamp out the words "shut up" in our household. Here's my post from November 12, 2008:Learning (Proper) English
The din in the car overwhelmed my senses.
"BE QUIET!"
The din did not change.
"Mama, shchto ce yeh 'Be Quiet'?"
I answered Mikola with a soft "Shh" and an index finger to my lips.
"Be Quiet, Be Quiet, Be Quiet" he chanted. Then he turned to David and told him to "be quiet."
I silently rejoiced.
This phrase has special resonance in our family. I've told the children that if an entire day goes by without my hearing the words "Shut Up," then everyone gets a stick of gum the next day.
In two weeks, I've given out gum only one time.
But a few days ago, I heard Paul say "Be quiet" for the first time.
Score one for Mom!
A few days ago, one of the kids had to tell me something that was obviously very important. The child explained that they had overheard an adult using the "s" word.
"And Mom, it was NOT 'shut-up'!"
posted by Stahlkes @ 9:49 PM
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