I am the type of mom that says penis and vagina.
In the past I have gotten some criticism for teaching my son the proper names of his body parts and suggesting that other people do the same. I was shocked to hear that some people actually thought children would be more likely to be abused if they knew the proper names. To me that makes no sense at all. As I have gotten older I have learnt to be accepting of how other people parent their children. It is not an easy job so whatever works for you, great.
If you feel up for reading a cute article about teaching toddlers human anatomy you can read one HERE.
Happy V day! :)
I taught my kids to use the proper words for all of their body parts. My mother-in-law didn't approve, but I find it ridiculous to choose other words. To me, that tells them that there is some shame in the right words, which is nonsense.
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I don't see the point of using different words for body parts either.
ReplyDeleteThe word vagina has had a special place in my life because I was born without one. My whole life for many years was centered around it so I am very comfortable using the term but I recognize that not everyone is. I don't understand why not, it is a body part just like a heart, an arm, a foot or yes, even a penis.
ReplyDeleteI am too! Although, I go with Oprah's "Vajayjay" just because I like it better.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you about using the proper names for our anatomy. I was raised by parents who did not think so, and it did lead to a sense of shame about the body which is completely misplaced. Of course I've been over it for years and years now but your approach makes more sense!
ReplyDeleteWe were taught to use proper names for all the body parts. It's silly to hear a grownup use kiddie names.
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I don't have a problem with using cutesy names, such as when teaching potty training to a toddler, but if a parent wants to use the proper words, who cares? There's nothing wrong or dirty about it.
ReplyDeleteIt's embarrassing to me to hear some of the alternative names people assign to body parts.
ReplyDeleteMy parents always taught us the proper terminology when we were growing up.
ReplyDeleteMy bother's kinder teacher was concerned one day because he didn't know what his "pee-pee" was.
My mom suggested she use the word "penis" instead. Kinder teacher was visibly uncomfortable.
I use vagina and penis in a sentance whenever possible... It's proper. :)
I agree - my children have been taught the proper names, but since they have such trouble with other children and even parents we also some terms that they can use that is more comfortable for others.
ReplyDeleteI agree. My parents taught me cutesy names, but if I have kids, I'm not going to repeat that.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to teach my little one the proper word for his penis. Of course, he's barely 2 so all he can manage right now is pee-pee. But, we'll get there.
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