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By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:11:31 +0000

I feel like I’m going out on a limb here….and I’m feeling kind of weird for NOT feeling guilty.

But when my son and I are talking or goofing around I’ll ask him if there are any girls that have their eye on him or vice versa – he generally laughs and says no so I follow it up with the loaded question of “well are there any BOYS then?”.

It’s all meant in fun and kind of as a tease but a ‘hey that’s okay too’ kind of tease.

Still though, definitely teasing and laughing.

I guess it’s all in the person it’s coming from. In my every day actions (by actual discussions about gay marriage and the impact of our vote on election day) he knows that my belief is that it’s not whether your gay or straight but that you are loved and should be able to love/marry who you choose.

I’ve been known to call something retarded on occasion. Slur? Sure, maybe it is. I certainly don’t mean to offend. Have I ever said “blind as a bat” or “what? Are you deaf?” You bet. Slurs? Sheesh, I would hope not but in this day and age…probably.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:45:33 +0000

Amy,

I don’t think anyone is being self righteous here – or claiming to be politically perfect. We all make mistakes as people and as parents. My post was highlighting one such example that members of my family witnessed.

And for the record, I can be quite certain that I’ve never “goofed around” and called my child “gay” or “retarded”.

Thanks for your comment.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:18:17 +0000

Oh please.
Such self righteousness..
None of you can sit there and try to say you’ve never jokingly called your child a name. Goofball never crossed your lips?
I don’t mean in anger. I mean while just goofing around.
We’re not so politically sanctimonious in our house that we’ve never used the word “retarded” out of context, and if you’d step down off your throne, you’d admit you’ve used it too.
I applaud Leanne for her honesty. She’s the only one brave enough to admit she’s not politically perfect. Geesh.