🏡 Hey there, Facebook fam! 👋 I've got a bit of a parenting pickle on my hands and I need your sage advice! 🤔 My four little munchkins have been playing together in our backyard woods, but their latest game has me questioning everything! 😱 Is it harmless fun or a hurtful habit? 🙈 Buckle up, because this story is a wild ride! 🎢
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🏡 Family Fun in the Woods! 🌳
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👀 Momma Bear on Watch! 🐻
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😲 The Shocking Discovery! 😱
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🤸♀️ The "Gay Game" Rules 🏃♂️
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⏰ How Long Has This Been Going On?! ⌛
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🤔 Is It Really Harmless Though? 🧐
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👶 Innocent Minds, Hurtful Words 😢
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🌈 Times Have Changed! 🕰️
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🙅♀️ Momma Puts Her Foot Down! 👢
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😌 Kids Will Be Kids? 🤷♂️
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😠 Hubby's Inaction Irks Me! 😤
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🚨 Harmless Game or Hurtful Habit?! 🤯
😲 So, my kiddos have been playing this "gay game" for weeks, where the loser of physical challenges is labeled as "gay"! 🤦♀️ My hubby thinks it's harmless, but I'm not so sure! 🤨 We have gay neighbors, and I worry about the negative impact of using "gay" in this way. 😢 I told the kids to find a new game, but my husband thinks I'm overreacting! 🙄 Let's see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation... 🌐 We've collected the top responses for your reading pleasure! 📚 Don't hold back, tell me what you really think! 🗣️
Encouraging empathy and kindness towards others. NTA 👍
Peanut083 | Peanut083
Husband allows kids to play offensive 'gay game' for weeks
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Teaching kids about using gay as a negative. NTA.
CheruthCutestory | CheruthCutestory
Teaching children about the harm of using 'gay' as an insult 👨🎓
evit_cani | evit_cani
Taking a stand against offensive language. NTA for sure 👍
gh0stworld | gh0stworld
Gay person calls out offensive language in kids' game 🚫
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Reflecting on childhood games and the impact they have. 🤔
ArcWolf713 | ArcWolf713
A stranger on a train stood up for me.
teatimefortim | teatimefortim
Teaching kids harmful language is not okay. NTA for stopping it 🚨
drewmana | drewmana
Context matters, but reminds me of South Park's 'The F-Word' 😂
wellerish | wellerish
Teaching kids about the harm of using 'gay' negatively. NTA.
resting_bettcch_face | resting_bettcch_face
Teaching kids about harmful language in games is important 👍
lynniepoohhxd | lynniepoohhxd
Teaching kids about the impact of language 👍
MemeLoser20 | MemeLoser20
Teaching kids empathy and basic decency is crucial ❤️👩👧👦
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Gay adult says 'Gay Game' is ridiculous & harmful. NTA
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Teaching kids about lowkey homophobia early on, NTA wins 👏
pyritha | pyritha
👏 Teacher validates OP's decision to correct kids' offensive language.
paracrazy | paracrazy
NTA suggests a positive alternative to offensive 'gay game' 🙌
rlb199779 | rlb199779
Misunderstood comment leads to hilarious mental image 🤣
fuckedupceiling | fuckedupceiling
Using 'gay' as an insult? NTA suggests addressing it early 👍
clocksailor | clocksailor
Homophobia is learnt, and it's time to stop it 🚫
this_is_an_alaia | this_is_an_alaia
Teaching kids to not use 'gay' as an insult. 💯👍
-BestBi- | -BestBi-
Teaching kids a harmless game, NTA, husband is AH 😒
Joshuainlimbo | Joshuainlimbo
Parent teaches kids the importance of using respectful language. 🙌
Beaverhausen27 | Beaverhausen27
Reflecting on a problematic childhood game that needs a new name 🤔
MrSubterranean | MrSubterranean
Teaching kids not to use "gay" as an insult 👍
RelsircTheGrey | RelsircTheGrey
Teaching kids about harmful language is important, NTA.
beddyby12 | beddyby12
Playing an 'offensive gay game' is not neo-nazi training. YTA.
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Rebrand the game to avoid stigma and let kids have fun 😊
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Teaching kids empathy is important, even in silly games 👍
DueTown | DueTown
Punished for playing “smear the queer”. Good for you.
GatorDave4 | GatorDave4
Teaching kids the right terms for the game. NAH 👍
ehcnjc | ehcnjc
Childhood game 'Smear the Queer' normalized offensive language. NTA.
decayingdistaster | decayingdistaster
Let them be kids, don't stifle their behavior 👍
k1ller139 | k1ller139
Inclusive parenting 🌈 - NTA suggests substituting 'gay' in the game
Henniferlopez87 | Henniferlopez87
Teaching kids about using respectful language 🌈
happydactyl31 | happydactyl31
Teach your kids respect or you'll be the a**hole 😠
emilymarguerite | emilymarguerite
Stop derogatory language from the beginning - NTA 🌈
UnalteredCube | UnalteredCube
Correcting kids' language is important to avoid harmful slurs 🙌
volcano-ash | volcano-ash
Teaching kids about offensive language early on. NTA wins 👍
SereniaKat | SereniaKat
Teaching children the true meaning of words. 👏
jemeraldix | jemeraldix
A heartwarming story about educating children on love ❤
coolhandjennie | coolhandjennie
Teaching kids right from wrong with a game 👍
Noctuella | Noctuella
Teaching kids not to use 'gay' as an insult 👍
kaitou1011 | kaitou1011
Teaching kids hate isn't harmless, stopping them isn't TA 🚨
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Using terms like 'gay' or 'retarded' as inferior is unacceptable 😡
tiacalypso | tiacalypso
Teaching kids context is important, but slurs need changing. NTA.
FaunKeH | FaunKeH
Educating kids on harmful language is important 📚
Martian_Pudding | Martian_Pudding
Parent navigates tricky waters of offensive games with grace 🙌
Maki_Likes_Pancakes | Maki_Likes_Pancakes
Teaching kids better: Time for negative association to die 👏
biteme789 | biteme789
NTA defends against husband's outdated parenting, promotes learning from mistakes 👍
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Teaching kids not to be homophobic 🙌
mladoormat | mladoormat
Gay man approves of parent's handling of offensive 'gay game' 👍
GreedyRyan | GreedyRyan
Reflecting on past insensitivity and the power of education 📚
Heynowbebe | Heynowbebe
Suggests alternative words for game, promotes positive outlook towards 'gay'.
Farahild | Farahild
Teaching kids to avoid using slurs, NTA 👍
BabserellaWT | BabserellaWT
Overprotective parenting backfires? YTA comment defends kids' game choice.
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NTA. Educate kids why 'gay' as a slur is harmful 👍
Bedquest | Bedquest
Teaching kids acceptance and kindness is never too early ❤
TheSexyPotoo | TheSexyPotoo
NTA suggests replacing offensive game with silly word for kids 😂
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Breaking the cycle of offensive language 🌈
wellwithin | wellwithin
Teaching kids to use "gay" as an insult? NTA says it all 😡
conradfart | conradfart
Teaching kids to be respectful: NTA discourages offensive 'gay game' 🙌
1711frgtn | 1711frgtn
Teaching respect is important, even with innocent 'games' 🙌
mattidwan | mattidwan
Teaching kids to be inclusive and respectful is important 🙌
hunybuny9000 | hunybuny9000
Being NTA doesn't justify allowing offensive 'gay game' to continue 😔
mikenzeejai | mikenzeejai
Random comment with no relevance to the article 🤷♂️
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NTA admits ignorance, but finds humor in offensive 'gay game'.
adeiner | adeiner
Former bully realizes the impact of hurtful language on LGBTQ+ peers 👏
ashleedgaf | ashleedgaf
