Comments on: An Aural Treat

By: Mishka

Mishka — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:29:18 +0000

Let him beep. I didn’t cuss in front of my parents but that didn’t mean I didn’t cuss. Everyone cusses….it seems that when it is made a big deal out of, it becomes more of a big deal. I think it is more important that kids know when cussing is not appropriate than the actual words themselves (because we all know that there are times when cussing is appropriate). In the US, we could say bloody all day long and not piss anyone off until we were in another country where it wouldn’t be appropriate.

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By: jen

jen — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:32:09 +0000

Leave it; many other things he could be saying. This is at least amusing and refreshing.

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By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:40:33 +0000

Hmmm…boy, aren’t kids creative? I would ask what word are you beeping? And if you are thinking that word, beeping over it isn’t really any different than saying it out loud. To quote Mammy in Gone with the Wind: You can put a mule in a horse harness but he’s still a mule. It is a cute idea though. My mom used to say “song hong I tong” for the “s” word. Sort of a play on pig latin. I thought it was hilarious.

By: charro

charro — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:22:17 +0000

Reminds me of when my now 33 year old would bark at me like a dog instead of talk back. I found myself scolding him..telling him “don’t you bark at me.” He got time out for barking too! It was all in the attitude. Needless to say, at his after rehearsal dinner, his younger brother brought up the barking problem in our house! Funny story NOW . haha

By: childsplay

childsplay — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:52:20 +0000

I have to add one more comment…I just read Candy’s reply and I almost peed my pants.

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By: childsplay

childsplay — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:49:41 +0000

We also get the “bleeeeeeep” at the end of “what the…”

I honestly think my kids don’t have any words to sub in there–they think that’s just the ending…these are kids who still think ’shut up’ is the ’sh’ word. (Homeschooling is cool that way. )

I let it ride.

I did put a stop to “what the FUH…….” because that’s a little close to home. TV censors are not what they used to be.

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By: Andi

Andi — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:38:51 +0000

In my house it’s my daughter who is trying to curb *my* bad language. I think I’m going to start using “beep” myself!

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By: Karyn

Karyn — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:29:05 +0000

Tough one… it is pretty funny though, and technically it slides under the radar.

I’d probably try feeding my kid a script for something constructive to say in that situation, ie: “W., keep your hands to yourself - taking my drink is unacceptable. Please get me a new one. If you won’t do the right thing, I will get an adult to help.”

Then again, my kid is six and has Asperger’s and is highly susceptible to retaining “scripts” and a lot of language.

No idea what you do with normal kids.

(I did think of you last night though - while I was watching Project Runway, someone used the word ‘beast’, as in “that is so BEAST”. Thought you’d like to know.)

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By: nashvegas

nashvegas — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:00:20 +0000

I’d let ride. In my house, I discovered that trying to ban “holy crap” only made it that much more appealing.
I’ve always believed that guidelines work, but prohibition doesn’t.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:54:10 +0000

I think I’d allow it as long as its being used in jest, not anger - I’d much rather hear “what the beep” than penishead.

The volume on the podcast seems fine to me. The Bow Chicka Wow Wow had me howling! I’m glad I haven’t had to explain porn to my almost 12 yo. I can’t wait until you get podcasts on iTunes, so I don’t have to wait for an empty house to listen to you!

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