Comments:

Poolagirl - 2005-03-05 22:30:23
Thanks so much for stopping by my diary! I look forward to reading more of your stuff too! I loved your entry about the levels of swearing. Pretty darn cool.
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Jenn - 2005-03-05 23:09:17
The finer points of cussing.... I agree, it should be in a book. A parenting book from a mom's point-of-view would be much more helpful than those from doctors, I think. After all, it's all opinion really and I'd much rather get my advice from a "been there, done that" than a "went there, got a degree" - but that's just me. :)
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Denver doug - 2005-03-06 02:31:03
After reading your "Elements of Swearing" about all I can say is, "No shit Cowgirl !" Enjoyed the laugh . . . . .
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cat - 2005-03-06 02:32:13
Hey, why not make that your first book? LOL I think it would be a hit! (I'm totally serious by the way).
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LA - 2005-03-06 09:27:55
You mean other moms DON'T have the 'degrees of swearing' discussion? I've had several of those with my kids. What swears mean, why they insult, and which words they can get away with and where. Along with adding -wad, -off is another suffix that changes the meaning. A jerk becomes a jerk-off and THAT is a whole new ballgame. Talking to your kids about swearing? Fucking-A, man. ~LA
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Deek Deekster - 2005-03-06 14:53:34
Yes. I agree. Fuck it, swearwords are our birthright, as much as any word. I particularly dislike FREAKIN' as a substitute for good, old-fashioned foulmouthed fuckin', if you get my drift. Yours in Free Speech, D.
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Beth - 2005-03-06 16:03:56
You know, I have tried so many times to clean up my language, and I just can't. Thank goodness I'm not alone.
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Sabrina - 2005-03-06 18:58:44
I have to admit that I have a pretty foul mouth myself. I've tried to clean up my language, but it's really, really hard. It's just who I am. And I can totally see myself having that discussion with my kids. Probably someday soon.
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RagDoll - 2005-03-06 23:00:02
Some swear (no pun intended) that I took up truck driving to have an excuse for my potty mouth. I should have commandeered a ship instead. I See myself having that discussion soon. I am taking notes! Write that book, and I'll buy a few!
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Jess - 2005-03-06 23:07:17
How much you wanna bet that's one conversation with Mom that Gab will remember for a very long time? Good thing, too. Too many daughters don't have conversations with their Moms, much less conversations that they will remember for a very long time.
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Kim - 2005-03-07 11:04:35
We have those discussions all the time :) I've tried giving up the "f" word for lent (not a Catholic, just an exercise in will power) My philosophy is that my kids will know the correct situations for using such words - we don't use them around certain people, more usage around others, LOL, etc. You're a great mom. F*** those that feel otherwise, LOL!
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