Originally Posted By DVC_dad Well, yeah, my oldest son is 12 in 6th grade. I'd have no problem whatsoever with him reading it, and far worse at that. But my Pre-K'ers, K'er, and 2nd grader....thats something else.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy We read "Lord of the Rings" in 7th grade, and our teacher sometimes read it aloud to us. I remember one day when she was really into it and she screamed out one of the kids' lines, "GIVE ME THE CONCH!!" (conch shell) Well, she accidentally said it without the "n" in "conch", and the class busted out in roaring laughter. She turned red and laughed too. I wasn't laughing though---I didn't get what was so funny. Yup, I was very very naive growing up.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "But my Pre-K'ers, K'er, and 2nd grader....thats something else." But when they point to that body part and ask what it is, what do you tell them?
Originally Posted By dsnykid If one of my students ask me what that part is called, I tell them, then when class is over I email or call their parents to let them know about the situation. Doesn't matter if it is Kindergarten or Grade 6.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Two guys are walking down the sidewalk and see a dog sitting there licking himself. First guy says, "I wish I could do that." Second guy says, "Better ask the dog first."
Originally Posted By chickendumpling LOL wonderingalice! I love that joke. I've always heard it with a bit of a variation though... Two guys are walking down the sidewalk and see a dog sitting there licking himself. First guy says, "I wish I could do that." Second guy says, "That dog'll BITE you!"
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Two guys are walking down the sidewalk and see a dog sitting there licking himself. First guy says, "I wish I could do that.">> I've always thought the best response to that would be... "Do you really think the dog would be interested in licking you??"
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LOL* You guys! But, with all due respect... My version is much grosser. ;-)
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<< But when they point to that body part and ask what it is, what do you tell them? >>> It hasn't happened as yet. We use real anatomical names so I guess my boys already know what a scrotum is.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Besides, I have changed my mind about the book. I don't have a problem with it. I'll say that I firmly believe that the word was used to purposefully make a mad grab at publicity, and holy cow, it's working!
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight LMAO!!TDG at post 17...I can't even add anything to this topic for fear of being Admin..lol.. I'm lovin it though.
