Are they using specific words you don't like, sj, or is it more a message/tone issue? I feel like specific words are a lot easier to ask someone to not use (be they curse words or derogatory language). But tone and message are of course much harder.
Gunn: You saying popping mama threw you a beating? Lorne: Kid Vicious did the heavy lifting. Cordy just mwah-ha-ha'd at us.
'Underneath'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
meara - Nov 20, 2016 10:39:33 am PST #2553 of 30002
sj - Nov 20, 2016 11:25:33 am PST #2554 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Meara, both. I guess I really don't want to get into it with them. So is it okay just to reinforce in private that that is not what Mommy feels or language I find appropriate? I'm particular sensitive to gender normative and other such language at this moment in time and I'm worried eshe is going to start internalizing messages that I don't want her to internalize.
Jesse - Nov 20, 2016 11:59:40 am PST #2555 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Not a parent, but I would say so. You'll be her primary influence for a few years yet.
sj - Nov 20, 2016 12:05:01 pm PST #2556 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Thanks, Jesse. Maybe I'm worrying too much.
Jesse - Nov 20, 2016 12:07:19 pm PST #2557 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I think you're right to make a point to counteract it, but you definitely can.
Laura - Nov 20, 2016 12:52:56 pm PST #2558 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
I think that children figure out pretty quick that people think and speak differently. More dramatically when they get in school. No question you are the dominant influence. When she wants clarification on differences she will ask you. Be answer mom.
Sheryl - Nov 20, 2016 1:48:05 pm PST #2559 of 30002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Home from the con. Another weird work week for me. (Tomorrow, a more or less full day. Tuesday, I'm taking off as I have a mammogram and a physical therapy session. Wednesday, full day unless they let us leave early because of the holiday. I took Friday off, as I usually do.)
Strix - Nov 20, 2016 2:41:05 pm PST #2560 of 30002
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
That reminds me I need to schedule my yearly mammo. Usually do it in October.
Also need a teeth cleaning and eye appointment.
I have been to one yoga class in the last year. But this weekend, I scored a Groupon for 30 days of unlimited classes for $23 at my favorite studio. Back at it starting tomorrow.
dcp - Nov 20, 2016 2:59:02 pm PST #2561 of 30002
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
I finally got my 'flu shot yesterday, and I have been generally achy and spacey all day. It only just occurred to me to take something for the aches. Here's hoping that tomorrow will be better.
Scrappy - Nov 20, 2016 3:03:34 pm PST #2562 of 30002
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Just got home from paying Mahjong with a group of female friends. It was great fun, especially the shared anger and vitriol about the recent election. I almost canceled this morning and am glad I made myself go. DH is off in Cabo San Lucas for a few days, driving the new Infinitis.