Kids say the darndest things

[lemonbread]

My 3 year old: Do we eat peanuts?

Me: *confused* Yes, we eat peanuts....

3 year old: We eat peanuts?!?! But we don't eat vaginas??

Me: O_O

 

[dg]

We eat vaginas.

 

[chillywilly2]

yeah...wtf

 

[lemonbread]

She confused the word peanuts for penis. And was very concerned about that peanut butter sandwich she had for lunch, as I was changing the one year old boy's diaper.

 

[dg]

Penis butter is the best for baking.

 

[lemonbread]

Penis butter is the best for baking.

You think? I've never tried baking with it.

 

[Amy_K]

Wait until she learns that they grow peanuts in Virginia.

 

[chillywilly2]

how would a 3 yo know the word penis

 

[lemonbread]

how would a 3 yo know the word penis

Because I teach her basic anatomy. There's nothing wrong with the word penis.

 

[chillywilly2]

okie dokie

 

[DiskoTroop]

We always used the words penis and vagina from the moment my daughters could speak when referring to genitalia. Anyway my sister in law was watching one of them one day and took her out to the barn to feed the horses. My little girl very plainly pointed out to her aunt that one of the horses was a male as she observed his penis. "I know he is a boy because he has a penis" she announced. "My daddy is a boy too" she said. Of course this was followed with "My daddy has a penis" At this point my sister in law was struggling to keep from giggling but did her best as she knew we preferred that she grow up not being uptight about sexuality. Next thing she lets loose with though was "I think my daddy's penis might be bigger" at this point her aunt just lost it. That's my girl!!!!

 

[lemonbread]

We always used the words penis and vagina from the moment my daughters could speak when referring to genitalia. Anyway my sister in law was watching one of them one day and took her out to the barn to feed the horses. My little girl very plainly pointed out to her aunt that one of the horses was a male as she observed his penis. "I know he is a boy because he has a penis" she announced. "My daddy is a boy too" she said. Of course this was followed with "My daddy has a penis" At this point my sister in law was struggling to keep from giggling but did her best as she knew we preferred that she grow up not being uptight about sexuality. Next thing she lets loose with though was "I think my daddy's penis might be bigger" at this point her aunt just lost it. That's my girl!!!!

Lol!! Yeah, we have the same philosophy about sexuality. But omg. "I think my daddy's might be bigger" That's adorable!

 

[chillywilly2]

there is a time for everything....I do not believe 3 is the time for that

 

[DiskoTroop]

ex sister in law that is..... There is no reason to not raise kids to have a healthy understanding. We used to take them out in the fields when we used to lease pasture to a local dairy man and sit and watch calves born. It was a good experience for them and now that they are teenagers they wonder why so many of their peers are clueless about basic reproductive biology

 

[DiskoTroop]

there is a time for everything....I do not believe 3 is the time for that

Everyone has to decide for themselves what is best for their own children. We just saw no reason to use silly little cutesy names for body parts

 

[KrazyWhiteBoy]

ex sister in law that is..... There is no reason to not raise kids to have a healthy understanding. We used to take them out in the fields when we used to lease pasture to a local dairy man and sit and watch calves born. It was a good experience for them and now that they are teenagers they wonder why so many of their peers are clueless about basic reproductive biology

Agreed!!! It was actually easier having the "birds and the bees" talk having lived on a farm from the time they were toddlers.

 

[lemonbread]

there is a time for everything....I do not believe 3 is the time for that

It's just the human body. There's nothing shameful about it, and nothing that needs to be hidden. I don't want her to be uncomfortable talking to me about things like that in the future, i dont want her to be uncomfortable with her body, and I want her to know what's appropriate and what's not concerning those parts of her own, and other's bodies. I tell her only what she can understand, in ways she can understand it, and I will continue to talk to her about sexuality and sex, as is age appropriate, through her entire childhood. It's never too early to learn body parts.

 

[Erochic]

there is a time for everything....I do not believe 3 is the time for that

What??!!

A child at that age knows what they look like and is learning about themselves and the world.

I'm sure nobody is suggesting teaching children anything inappropriate about sex - but I think teaching children about their bodies in an calm open accepting way is one of the best things a parent can do for their children.
Boys have penises and girls have vaginas - it's simple and factual and totally appropriate to their age.... Like talking about their knee or their shoulder.
It's not anything dirty or shameful - and it shouldn't be made to seem that way.

And it's just the beginning of the conversation. If you have that kind of attitude and teach your kids that way, then teaching them about sex is a gradual process... Everything open and honest and straightforward and completely non judge mental - added to little by little as is age appropriate.

I think the little ones here in the thread were just adorable, bless them. And they have no idea of the hilarity they caused in their forthright innocence.

My kid at a slightly older age asked me out of the blue "where is a cow's vagina?"
I managed to keep a straight face and told her, and then found out that she was a bit confused by the udders - which makes sense when you think about it. I cleared up that confusion for her and she was happy.

I managed with only a little tremor in my voice, but we were out at a public park at the time and a young guy nearby who had heard the whole exchange just about walked into a tree he was laughing so hard

 

[1HF]

there is a time for everything....I do not believe 3 is the time for that

Really? When is the time for that then? Where do you see the harm in teaching children the names of their body parts. It's not dirty to them. Arms, legs, penis, nose... It's just another part of the body.

 

[britishlegman]

It's just the human body. There's nothing shameful about it, and nothing that needs to be hidden. I don't want her to be uncomfortable talking to me about things like that in the future, i dont want her to be uncomfortable with her body, and I want her to know what's appropriate and what's not concerning those parts of her own, and other's bodies. I tell her only what she can understand, in ways she can understand it, and I will continue to talk to her about sexuality and sex, as is age appropriate, through her entire childhood. It's never too early to learn body parts.

What??!!

A child at that age knows what they look like and is learning about themselves and the world.

I'm sure nobody is suggesting teaching children anything inappropriate about sex - but I think teaching children about their bodies in an calm open accepting way is one of the best things a parent can do for their children.
Boys have penises and girls have vaginas - it's simple and factual and totally appropriate to their age.... Like talking about their knee or their shoulder.
It's not anything dirty or shameful - and it shouldn't be made to seem that way.

And it's just the beginning of the conversation. If you have that kind of attitude and teach your kids that way, then teaching them about sex is a gradual process... Everything open and honest and straightforward and completely non judge mental - added to little by little as is age appropriate.

Having two children of my own, I completely agree. Add that the world is a much different place than it was when I was a child and growing up. Fast paced in every way. If parents don't teach their children, others most certainly will.

 

[SkAoUt]

there is a time for everything....I do not believe 3 is the time for that

Agreed.

They'll have no shame when they grow up and experiment with tab a in slot b sorta stuff. Shame is the hottest gift uptight (probably religious) parents can give their children (to be utilized at a much later date [on their marriage night hopefully]).

I too am all for not teaching kids about winkies and hoohaws until one has no other choice (their wedding night). Jesus, do any of you enjoy any kink? Think of your kids future sex lives (actually scratch that. Baseball baseball baseball). Shame and repression are lovely ways to manipulate your partner for mutual hotness. Instil some in their lives now by going to church and not talking about, you know, peepers and beepers.

 

[Saint Peter]

tab a in slot b


winkies and hoohaws


peepers and beepers

 

[Erochic]

Agreed.

They'll have no shame when they grow up and experiment with tab a in slot b sorta stuff. Shame is the hottest gift uptight (probably religious) parents can give their children (to be utilized at a much later date [on their marriage night hopefully]).

I too am all for not teaching kids about winkies and hoohaws until one has no other choice (their wedding night). Jesus, do any of you enjoy any kink? Think of your kids future sex lives (actually scratch that. Baseball baseball baseball). Shame and repression are lovely ways to manipulate your partner for mutual hotness. Instil some in their lives now by going to church and not talking about, you know, peepers and beepers.

SkAoUt - I don't know you but I think I love you.

My cat is not so sure - I scared her so much when I snorted with laughter that she may be permanently emotionally scarred.
I just hope the fucker doesn't crap in my bed again.

 

[Saint Peter]

I just hope the fucker doesn't crap in my bed again.

SkAoUt or the cat?

 

[Erochic]

SkAoUt or the cat?

Ah I've just found my level of sophisticated humour. From penises to crapping in the bed. I am laughing and sniggering too childishly to think of anything funny to say.