White Lightning Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 I don't have kids yet, but here in Israel, parents talk to each other in English or in another foreign language when they don't want their little ones to understand. How do YOU do that? Especially you ignorant Americans who speak only English... B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Urdu, Mandarin or Telugu are my preferred languages... glad I have no kids (at least so far)! I remember it took my parents a while to realize that me and my sister did start understanding their english conversations (hey, it was them who sent us to English courses at age 10 or 12, so...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted May 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 So, you didn't tell then you understand you devil you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 So, you didn't tell then you understand you devil you..... Why should I have? Children *are* evil, you know? No weird and twisted morals, just get what you can and what you want... (I hope I changed a bit in that respect, over the last 10-15 years, though...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 No kids here either, but I hear that for a certain length of time, you can try spelling out certain key words in order to keep the conversation secret. Or does that work better with dogs? (Has the dog been O-U-T yet?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 "Mommy and Daddy want to go snuggle. Watch your Wiggles DVD!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Strange as this may sound, my wife and I generally don't talk about things we don't want our daughter to understand. If you mean we're trying to keep a surprise from her, we'll generally spell out the word(s) in question: "Shall we get some I-C-E C-R-E-A-M later?" Otherwise, we wait untill she leaves the room (if we're talking about something that might disturb her, like a recent kidnapping or something). In the good old U S of A, its generally considered rude to converse in another language in the presence of someone who doesn't speak said language... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdogus Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 "Mommy and Daddy want to go snuggle. Watch your Wiggles DVD!!" Oh, man. That's just wrong on so many levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Fitzgerald Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Igpe Atinle orkswe ustje inefe, oreme ose ifwe ouye ainge omese eedspe. Ikeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 (edited) Especially you ignorant Americans who speak only English... B-) sheket bevakasha! Edited May 14, 2005 by Bright Moments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 "Mommy and Daddy want to go snuggle. Watch your Wiggles DVD!!" Oh, man. That's just wrong on so many levels. it's a joke, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 allow me to put on my shrink suit for just a minute. some parents make the mistake of thinking that if they disguise a serious conversation, their kids won't be affected by it. the trouble is, children are very good at picking up the stress or the emotional tone of the problem their parents are discussing. what they're left with is the sense that something is wrong, but they have no idea what it is. that's a recipe for fear, helplessness, and anxiety. i'm not saying you should treat children like adults. instead, sometimes its good to let them know you're going somewhere to discuss "some grownup things" together. that's often enough information for the younger ones. if they ask "what kind of grownup things?" you might say just a word or two, like "about money," or something else that's relevant but age-appropriate. always reassure them that you're talking "to make things better." that gives kids a valuable lesson that if you have a problem, you work together to solve it. of course, it's up to each couple to decide what's best for their family. however, we frequently see children in therapy because they're upset about things happening in the family that have been kept hidden "to protect the kids." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 I don't have kids yet, but here in Israel, parents talk to each other in English or in another foreign language when they don't want their little ones to understand. How do YOU do that? Especially you ignorant Americans who speak only English... B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 ...I think there is only one language! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdogus Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 "Mommy and Daddy want to go snuggle. Watch your Wiggles DVD!!" Oh, man. That's just wrong on so many levels. it's a joke, of course Oh, understood, Greg - just one of those that makes me go instead of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 ...I think there is only one language! I bet that's body language, Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted May 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Especially you ignorant Americans who speak only English... B-) sheket bevakasha! No, YOU shut-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 In the good old U S of A, its generally considered rude to converse in another language in the presence of someone who doesn't speak said language... I think the old Alexander would be all over this. He would be speaking German/Japanese/Swahili just to rile up the feathers of anyone within earshot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Kat Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 My parents do this all the time. My mom says to my dad, I'm taking Caitlin, (my sister) to B-O-R-D-E-R-S to get a book for school, so they think that I'll just not catch on. Most of the time, I'm too stoned to know what they're even spelling, so I just sit down and don't even bother figuring out what they're trying to spell. jk, or am I..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Most of the time, I'm too stoned to know what they're even spelling, so I just sit down and don't even bother figuring out what they're trying to spell. It's good to know the future of our society is in capable hands. B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Kat Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Man, I can't even imagine past high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave9199 Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 The cone of silence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dave9199 Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 I was hoping someone would get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 We just hang up the phone and speak normally...but I guess it helps to have older children for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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