One thing I firmly believe in is that the word "butt" sounds absolutely profane coming out of a cute child's mouth. We only use the word "bum" or "bum bum" but I think that using "bottom" is also fine. I just think that if we don't keep children from speaking in a disrespectful manner (and that means of themselves, of others and of their environment) than its only going to get worse. Think about it... what's one of the main complaints about "kids these days?" No respect. Well... then let's teach it to them.
And while we're on the subject of profanity, I don't believe that it's ok to swear in front of a child and then justify it by saying, "they're at that age they're going to repeat what they hear anyway." That to me is all the more reason NOT to do it. They're going to one day be at an age when they might choose drugs or alcohol because it's what they see... does that mean we should put the pill or bottle in their hands?
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