Grace is learning cursive in school this year. Each time they learn a new letter they make a list of words they can think of that start with that letter. Once their lists are complete the teacher then writes suggested words on the board. Today the letter was "h". Grace says she was trying to write "heel" and instead wrote "hell". Grace whispered her word to the teacher who then said, "Well, I'm a religious person so I'm not going to write that one on the board." The kids heard the teacher say that and wanted to know what the word was. The teacher told them it was the opposite of heaven and all the other students covered their mouths in surprise. I'm guessing that most of the other kids have only heard it as a swear word rather than reading it in scripture like Grace. The poor thing had no idea it was a bad word and was thoroughly embarrassed and confused. I guess I need to swear more often around the house so she won't be surprised again! :)
Monday, September 29, 2008
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Oh - so sad! I remember getting a bunch of gasps on the school bus because I was rhyming and had NO idea that there was a bad word that rhymed with Duck. Poor innocent children!!! You don't have to start swearing - just let her watch some trashy movies and call it good:)
I asked Ches about it, and she seemed to have absolutely no idea what I was talking about. When I clarified it for her she actually said, "oh, yeah, hm." And that was it. I consider this comforting for Grace, who probably felt so conspicuous... but I have to say, it's a great story, and I hope she embellishes it as she gets older!
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