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Kid as a Perjorative?
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Leigh
03:40 PM 05-12-2015
Originally Posted by
DaveArmour
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I had a run-in with our local "Supernanny"
at the library. She enjoys correcting "mistakes" other providers whether they want the advice or not. I was told I should "know better" than use the word "kid" to describe a child as kid is not the appropriate term and is belittling or dismissive on the child.
She got my usual "Thanks for the advice I wasn't asking for" response.
Has anyone else heard this? Or is my streak of finding the nutcases when I go out in public continuing?
Next time, instead of the "usual", try a 1-finger salute. Maybe she'll get the picture then!
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