Stepchildren and language

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I have to dsc 4 and 6, twice this weekend they used the word fart. The first time I was looking after them on my own so told them it wasn't a word we use. Today they used the word again, DP didn't seem to bat an eye lid (although did later agree with me). I think if they were older I wouldn't like it but would accept it more. Is this inappropriate or am I being a prude?

@yolofish I’m with you. Hate twee euphemisms. Particularly for bodily functions or body parts.

The only other commonly used word I know of is trump.

Fart?! Seriously!?

My mum thought fart was rude. She taught us "poo pops".!!!I think that's even worse than windy pops!

Does seem a bit draconian. Fart was a bit vulgar in the 70 s when I was a kid, but now it’s acceptable to most. Teachers say it to primary aged kids , at least they did when I was a TA in an excellent primary a few years back,
What would you prefer them to say?

For god sake don't ever pull their finger... 👉

The posters who aren't bothered by this word, do you mean just in private or is it in your daily language? In my family we say pass wind or trump. Aside- isn't queef a fanny fart?

Longfacenow I would use it it in everyday speech.
I can't imagine saying pass wind even in a medical context.

Are you fucking joking?! FART. FART FART TITS AND ARSE.

I don’t love the word and we use pass wind but pick and choose your battles here.

Like Ohyesiam says, I think its a word that has moved from being somewhat vulgar (70s) to common usage.

Its not ever been regarded as a swear word afaik

Like "excuse me I just farted" in a meeting? Or just in bowel conversation? I'm trying to think about how often I have to use any word for it actually!

Flatus expellianus!

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OneHanded so when you and your family are stuck in a car and the reality dawns that the air is no longer pure, do your kids shout "who passed wind!?

longface usually my dp going ohhh Ellen did you just fart or was it the cat? 😂😂

Like "excuse me I just farted" in a meeting?
I can safely say I have never said that! Longfacenow grin]

What do you say instead of fart?

I never discuss it so never have to use an alternative.

Ah OK got you. Thanks. I couldn't think of an example!

Thinking about it yes I think I genuinely say, "ohhh (screws up face/covers nose) who passed wind?" haha...does that make us odd?!

My 6 year old regularly uses Fart. I was mortified the other day when we went outside and she declared it was 'pissing down' 🙈 I explained to her that some words are only for grown ups and she's been ok since.

Would you like a list of other words you won't want your children to know, OP...

Longfacenow in my experience "eew who passed wind" would be unusual (and definitely odd in my family)

I absolutely hate the word "fart"

It's crude and just horrible, I've never used it and never will.

My DDs were never allowed to say in front of me either, in fact DD2 who is 26 and lives with me hates it too.

What do you use instead?

I was in a supermarket queue once and a woman was standing in front of me , with her 3 year old daughter playing about behind her. Suddenly, the little girl said in her best and loudest typical 3 year old voice, "Mummy, have you just fluffed?" Mummy was embarrassed, and said "Shush, no I haven't" to which the child replied "Yes you have, Mummy. My nose is right by your bottom and I can smell it!"
I don't think the woman would have been any more embarrassed if the child had said farted!

These threads make me want to type fart over and over.