tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post5863408692556664932..comments2023-08-24T04:40:16.356-05:00Comments on parkersanity: Naming the Body Surveyameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956856604647140510noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-51667147945260617652008-06-14T10:11:00.000-05:002008-06-14T10:11:00.000-05:00It's interesting to me to discuss using the correc...It's interesting to me to discuss using the correct names for anatomy, but still using nicknames like "pee-pee." What i remember from my childhood was my parents (or dad, rather) insisting on the scientific words for the bodily function--urinate and bowel movement. And i have to say, using those words just made me embarrassed! So now as a grown up i say pee and poop or #2, which were terms i really only felt i had the freedom to use later...funny.<BR/><BR/>If you haven't seen or read _The Vagina Monologues_, you might be interested in the interviews there. Warning: a couple of them are pretty explicit about sex (hetero- and homo-, and abuse), but most of them are just women's musings on this very thing--the impact of the words we use on the way we understand and respect (or disrespect) the body that we live in--and other people's bodies.ceciliabriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309256016303054404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-46841796252810844352008-06-04T16:22:00.000-05:002008-06-04T16:22:00.000-05:00we use the correct names..."penis" and since quinn...we use the correct names..."penis" and since quinn sees me naked, "vagina". He has taken to calling his, "pee-pee" (which he gets from the fact that that is where pee pee comes from). Which sort of tells me that he can come up with his own names for these parts. Butt can be "butt" "bum" "tookus" or some other thing and breasts are "boobs", or as Quinn as developed, "boobies". Anyway, I don't think it really matters and I don't think it'll scar them one way or the other. If they get hit in the penis and say, "ow, you hit my penis" they may get teased a little and then call it something else. No biggie. I think that we try to sheild our children way to much from even the smallest altercation...it's just impossible. I'd go with anatomically correct and let them figure it out as they grow; I agree with you that I don't want my children to be afraid of "penis" or "vagina" and maybe they can teach their friends something.L.R.E. Larkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267566480091587580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-75757084612107418932008-06-02T10:36:00.000-05:002008-06-02T10:36:00.000-05:00We have used "girl parts" and "boy parts" and have...We have used "girl parts" and "boy parts" and have seemed to be fine...no awkward moments. If we are talking about not letting someone touch them...we speak more about privacy...and their bodies...I don't want to go with the specific names yet--I wouldn't mind telling them if they asked, but I have a niece who has said some pretty embarrasing things b/c my bro and his wife use the med. correct terms...(my sister in law is in medicine)...it creates very awkward moments.<BR/>I think it would be hard to back track without explanation of what is appropriate. <BR/>So, there you go, that's what the Bulls do:)The Herdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472507772885670488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-34145166553949069992008-05-31T12:03:00.000-05:002008-05-31T12:03:00.000-05:00It is always interesting to me to see what words p...It is always interesting to me to see what words people use in naming body parts because there are so many names for gender-specific body parts. Determining just what feels comfortable to you, your family, and culture is worthy of a good discussion. Most parents don't want their children to use inappropriate language when refering to body parts. However, children have a way of picking up "strange" language from anyone that can impress them with shocking words that cause a sensation when said.mamabrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201958002207739162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-30849095131529945332008-05-30T22:04:00.000-05:002008-05-30T22:04:00.000-05:00My baby will be 1 on August 30th. He is doing the...My baby will be 1 on August 30th. He is doing the army crawling too. Just started about 1 1/2 weeks ago. He finally starting sitting himself up last week. We found out the snakes weren't rattled snakes but instead rat snakes. But they had a fake rattle on them. <BR/>How old are your 3 boys? Do you planning on having more?<BR/><BR/>Mommy of 5mommyof7 (2inheaven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10125869209600225709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-70773430438219898852008-05-30T14:38:00.000-05:002008-05-30T14:38:00.000-05:00Just stoped by to say hi. Thank you for your comm...Just stoped by to say hi. Thank you for your comment on the nursing and biting question. I saw that you had a blog. And wanted to check it out. Come check mine out if you get a a chance.<BR/><BR/>Mommy of 5mommyof7 (2inheaven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10125869209600225709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-76852899490578829502008-05-30T11:11:00.000-05:002008-05-30T11:11:00.000-05:00I'm not offended when anyone uses it...I just thin...I'm not offended when anyone uses it...I just thinks it sounds harsh. I think everyone has a little reaction to some words that just makes them wince. Growing up I had someone always correcting me to say "yes" instead of "yea" or "yep" because it grated on her not to use 'yes'. Funny enough...I don't like the word 'bum' either. No reason...just grates on me for some weird reason. :)Miehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833685071916427754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-46424438482519811782008-05-30T07:55:00.000-05:002008-05-30T07:55:00.000-05:00i think the aversion is because so many people use...i think the aversion is because so many people use it in a crude way. there is something a little taboo about it. when the kids hear someone say "butt" in a movie it usually gets a little giggle.ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956856604647140510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-16034239396377595452008-05-29T22:21:00.000-05:002008-05-29T22:21:00.000-05:00You know it's funny to learn how many people have ...You know it's funny to learn how many people have an aversion to the word butt. We call it butt and so do the kids (well the kid who can talk). I've never thought twice about it. Butt is just what I've always called it. I wonder if people are offended or shocked when my kid uses the word. hmmm.....Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956146408535624247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-43978858210336512152008-05-29T18:45:00.000-05:002008-05-29T18:45:00.000-05:00We use nicknames mostly. "Bottom" rather than "but...We use nicknames mostly. "Bottom" rather than "buttocks" is a given. We say boobies or breasts, sometimes "chest." There's boy private parts and girl private parts. I'm fine with my kids knowing the anatomically correct names, but even I don't really use them in real life conversation. So, I don't intentionally do it with my kids either. Kinda like Jenny, I even use different names at different times. We'll see how it all goes once my little boy starts potty training, though. !<BR/>-monicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-40649319811834534222008-05-28T23:04:00.000-05:002008-05-28T23:04:00.000-05:00We don't use butt either. We use bum or bummie ju...We don't use butt either. We use bum or bummie just cuz it sounds nicer.ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956856604647140510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-77543980467535457912008-05-28T22:10:00.000-05:002008-05-28T22:10:00.000-05:00We haven't really had too many opportunities to ch...We haven't really had too many opportunities to choose penis vs something else yet. We use "boobie" for nurse...or we did until two weeks ago!!! Anyway, that means nurse and that will specifically mean nurse for future kiddos...we won't teach him to call breasts boobs. The only other one that we have used is bottom and I am VERY particular about that one rather than butt. Somehow he's still learned butt though. We use "pee pee" but only to refer to urinating.Miehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833685071916427754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29309110.post-41282630413080334822008-05-28T19:06:00.000-05:002008-05-28T19:06:00.000-05:00I think it's okay to use the nicknames for the bod...I think it's okay to use the nicknames for the body part as long as you use the real name too. Because really in conversations with people we don't always use the same words to name things ALL the time. Sometimes I refer to my breasts as boobs, and sometimes I say breasts. Sometimes I say penis and sometimes I say pee-pee. And I've noticed Joaquin does the same thing. I've heard him use both penis and pee-pee to refer to his or other boys' penises.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956146408535624247noreply@blogger.com