OMG? is this a rude thing to say?

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Just that - the phrase 'Oh my God...'

I work as a TA with kids aged 8-10 and so many of them say this whenever they are frustrated, stroppy or feeling argumentative. I'm not religious but I certainly consider it an inappropriate phrase for children to use.

I had a chat with a couple of the girls today after one of them said it. Neither of them had any concept that this was anything other than normal, a it's a phrase used by all the family. I suggested that they might like to think of other things to say that won't sound so offensive or rude.

I fully expect that a couple of parents will complain about today's conversation if their girls repeat it.

AIBU?

Dd was mispronouncing shit...as ship...she kept randomly saying ship in the car...I realised how much I was saying ...shit...while driving.:-) we say oh my life...

It's an expression of disgust in the chair context so very rude. I stopped my kids saying it because it sounds adult to me just like hell or dam does-very mild expletives but sdult non the less.

I detest all religion, but I also hate hearing kids say oh my god. If I help at school (primary) and kids are saying it then I will gently ask them not to.

It is offensive to me and I am by no means a mealy mouthed Christian!!!

I am with the posters who find organised religion offensive. I can't imagien anyone who is religious cares about my offense. But they expect me to care about theirs?

Hakluyt I didn't phrase myself very well I guess - I don't think catering to others' religious beliefs or other beliefs is a good reaosn not to say something. So I wouldn't tell my kids not to say something because religious people might be offended. Taking the example further - imagien if you taught your kids not to say things that might offend some religious people - that would mean not arguing for abortion rights or for gay marriage; both issues that need speaking up for, IMO.

People don't have the right not to be offended, but they do have the right to free speech to defend or advicate for their beliefs.

I would tell them not to say something if religious people might be offended AND it was really crass and non-religious people might also be offended - hence the examples I gave.

Does that make sense? It makes sense to me

Most of the world's people are religious even if I'm not. I also think it sounds scatty coming from children especially.

I don't think it's rude as such...but I don't like to hear it. Ds2 has said it a couple of time and I always correct to 'Oh My Gosh'

Pheonixisrising we looked it up once on here after someone made a remark like yours and it turns out that 'kids' meant children before it meant baby goats.

Now back to things that offend me. The word Pope offends me and has since the one before last who helped cover up the child abuse with threats of excommunication for anyone who spoilt the fun. Can you all stop saying Pope in polite company please. Don't you have any decency?

camet that made me snort , how very judgemental !
I am though

It is my pet hate , especially in a school setting

You can say Omg as much as you like , no offence taken here

backonlybriefyly don't believe you / don't care

I don't find it offensive, but it can certainly be rude when directed at a person. Nothing to do with God though...

Really, Araminta? Offensive?
I use it and I think it's ok, a bit prissy but somehow less 'I'm not blaspheming, me!' Than 'oh my gosh'.

I say 'god', 'Jesus' etc. wouldn't like it if DS said in temper but wouldn't mind it generally.

I draw the line at not using blasphemous terms as I'm not religious, and won't pander to religious beliefs to that extent.