Her Daughter Started a Kindergarten Cursing Club: Should She Be Mad?
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It’s a tale as old as time: kids breaking the rules and forming secret societies. But this one has a twist – they’re not trading stickers or talking about crushes; they’re cursing like sailors.
One mom shares her funny and slightly concerning story about her kindergarten daughter starting an interesting “club.” Now, the mom is unsure how to proceed to ensure her daughter understands the rules without causing her daughter to lose her comfort in confiding in such information.
A Funny Parenting Dilemma
When one mom, the original poster (OP), discovered her young daughter had formed the Kindergarten Cursing Club, she didn’t know what to do. As a family, they were open about using “bad words” at home, but she didn’t want her daughter to get in trouble at school or offend anyone. Should she shut it down or let it ride?
The Back Story
The OP shares her daughter is allowed to curse at home. She writes that it seems unfair to restrict her language due to her age since it’s all harmless. But it was explained to her daughter that she should only use certain words at home to remain respectful of others and that cursing should never be used outside the home.
How to Protect Her Daughter from Unnecessary Trouble
OP reminded her daughter that swearing outside of the home could lead to trouble with teachers or insult others. But with her daughter being a secretive child, she worried that punishing her for sharing her secret could make her feel like she couldn’t talk to her mom about anything.
She felt stuck in this situation, wanting to give her more guidance but afraid of how her daughter might take it.
To Swear or Not to Swear?
This mom’s dilemma is a common one. Many parents have to decide when, if ever, it’s appropriate to allow their children to use profanity. Some argue that it’s just a part of growing up and that trying to suppress it could lead to rebellion. Others believe teaching children about social norms and respect for others is important.
However, this mom came up with a unique solution. She allowed her daughter to swear at home but made it clear that it wasn’t acceptable outside the house. And it seemed to work – her older child never had any issues knowing when to swear and when not to.
But then her daughter formed the “The Kindergarten Cursing Club” with her friends. The mom was torn between wanting her daughter to have a safe space to express herself and not wanting her to get in trouble.
On one hand, it’s just kids being kids. It’s not like they’re causing any harm. But on the other hand, she didn’t want her daughter to think that breaking the rules was okay.
So, what should she do?
The Parenting Decision
After much consideration, the mom decided to let it go (for now). She explained that if she got caught she would get in trouble at school and have to deal with the consequences.
The Reddit community mostly agreed.
“I think it’s kinda cool. It’s a great life lesson in code switching and context, and I bet these guys will be good friends growing up. Some other comments have expressed concern that some of the kids will bring really terrible words into it, but that might be an opportunity to discuss why these words are hurtful and teach empathy.” Says one user.
Many teachers and daycare providers chimed in, saying hearing little ones cuss was a hilarious part of their life. For the most part, it seems to be a funny occurrence rather than offensive.
The Importance of Communication
The mom’s decision highlights the importance of communication with her children. By allowing her daughter to swear at home, she created an open and honest dialogue about social norms and what’s acceptable behavior. And by not punishing her daughter for sharing her secret, she fostered an environment of trust and understanding.
Of course, every child is different, and what works for one family may not work for another. But ultimately, it’s important to find a balance between being strict and being open-minded.
The Kindergarten Cursing Club may seem silly, but it’s a testament to the power of communication and trust in parenting. Who knows – maybe one day, these kids will look back and laugh about the time they formed a club to say “naughty” words. But for now, let’s just hope they don’t teach any new words to the other kids on the playground!
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