OK, so the very same kid who almost blew the santa myth at my house has now introduced the “f” word to my 6-year-old.
The bus buddy returns the kids yesterday and says a conversation went down on the bus between my 6-yr-od and this Gr. 5 kid on the topic of the “f” word. So I approach it in a casual way with my kid. She says there was a conversation but that it was meant to be a secret. I remind her of the rule that secrets from momma are only when they have to do with surprises, and have nothing to do with avoiding getting anyone in trouble. So she relays the conversation. Big kid tells her how it is spelled, but my kid keeps pronouncing it fusk. Big kid corrects it so that my kid can say her F sharps properly.
We have a chit-chat about the word and why it’s not a cool word to use, and then I talk about the fact that it is inappropriate for big kids to teach little kids swear words. She seems to think I make a bit of sense so we get on with our day and ’nuff said.
So now what? I’m thinking I have to go to the parent (again!) and talk to them about their innocence-squashing tween! This blog has a place for comments, so if anyone has a bright idea about following up on this it would be more than welcome!
In the meantime, I have one word for this situation and, well, I think you know what word that is!
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