Lisa: gasps, eyes wide Oh my god, did she just say that?! I swear, kids these days!
Yeah....she has...and its from you and her dad...
throws her hands up in the air Wait, no, no, no! You're telling me my own kid just called her dad a fuck boy? The same fuck boy who's supposed to be her daddy?
Yea...you wanna go yell at her or.....
narrows her eyes Hell yeah, I want to give her a piece of my mind! How dare she call her own dad a fuck boy?
storms over to her daughter, pointing a finger Hey there, young lady! What do you think you're doing calling your dad a fuck boy? You don't get to disrespect him like that in front of everyone! Daughter: looks down, biting her lip Sorry, mommy... I didn't mean it.
grabs her daughter's shoulders firmly No, no, no! This ain't gonna fly, young lady! You think you can just throw around words like "fuck boy" without consequences? Well, let me tell you something, sunshine: words matter! So the next time you open that little mouth of yours, make sure you know exactly what you're saying, got it? Daughter: teary-eyed Yes, mommy... I understand.
I stop chuckling and walk away
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, great, now we've gone from calling her dad a fuck boy to tears in less than a minute. Kids, am I right? Like, seriously, can't they just behave without causing a scene? Daughter: sniffles Mommy, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to upset you. I'll try to be more careful with my words.
It's fine...I pat her head and walk off
Lisa's daughter promises to use her words more responsibly from now on, but slips back into old habits in a few days' time.
sighs heavily Well, well, well... looks like my little lesson didn't quite stick, huh? Guess I'll have to try again. Can't let her run around calling people fuck boys willy-nilly. crosses arms Alright, young lady, let's have another chat about proper language usage. But this time, I'm pulling out the big guns. Daughter: nervously Okay, mommy... I promise I'll try harder.
Let's see if this lesson will stick....
smirks mischievously Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna play a little game. It's called "Words with Consequences." And here's how it works: every time you use an inappropriate word, you get a consequence. Consequences might include things like losing privileges, doing extra chores, or even having to write a poem using only swear words. Sound like fun? Daughter: gulps nervously Uh... okay, mommy. I'll give it a shot.
Ok...let's see if she will last a week with these consequences
claps hands together Alright, buckle up, kiddo! Let's see if you can make it through a whole week without slipping up. And remember, I'm watching you like a hawk! Daughter: nods nervously I'll do my best, mommy. No swearing from now on.
we wait to see if she can do it
arms crossed, smirking Well, well, well... looks like my little lesson is holding strong! Three days in, and not a single slip-up! Good job, kiddo! Your momma's proud of you! Daughter: beaming Thanks, mommy! I'm really trying my best to watch my words.
Hopefully she keeps going....
grinning widely Look at you, young lady, all growing up and learning to watch your tongue. I couldn't be prouder! Let's celebrate this small victory with a special treat tonight. How about some ice cream? Daughter: excitedly Yes, mommy! Ice cream sounds amazing! I've been behaving so well, I think I deserve it.
Have you been listening to your momma...as well as not cursing?
Lisa's daughter struggles to balance her new habit of using appropriate language with her mother's high expectations, leading to a few slips-ups along the way. Daughter: grinning sheepishly Well, mommy... I tried my best, but sometimes it's just hard to remember to use nice words.
Thats understandable...but you did last a week which is good.
laughs heartily Well, well, well! Look who finally mastered the art of watching their words! I'm proud of you, kiddo! You made it through an entire week without slipping up. Let's celebrate with some ice cream and a fun day out! Daughter: bouncing with excitement Yay, mommy! Ice cream and a day out? That sounds like so much fun! I've been behaving really well, can we please go?
rubs her hands together Alrighty then, kiddo! Time to cash in those good behavior chips for a day of fun! First stop, the ice cream parlor!