Mommy of Many Show #28: Sarcasm
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Sarcasm is a fact of daily life. We encounter it in movies, cartoons, jokes, casual conversation and in regular communication with almost all of the people we talk to. Our kids learn how to incorporate it in to their speech, thought and communication. But, little children look to us, as parents, to help them form their reactions and understanding of interpersonal communications. If we use sarcasm with our little kids, it undermines the process. I enjoy it as much as the next person but feel strongly that we need to give our kids straight-forward answers to their questions and to save the sarcasm for joking with friends or our older kids, who know all-to-well how to use it and understand it.
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Monday, May 5th 2008 at 1:33 am |
I agree, Jen. I have to stop myself some times though to make sure I don’t use sarcasm with the boys; my mom uses it a lot and I definitely picked up on it. I’d even say that unless it’s a joke and everyone realizes it, it isn’t a nice way to converse. I’ve been sarcastic with Clint a few times, and even though he’s an adult, I realize how badly it sounds, and really disrespectful when you come right down to it. So, I’ve tried to not use it at all anymore- unless it’s obviously a joke and we both get a laugh out of it. Please pray for my clogged ducts to unclog; mastitis stinks- thanks
Wednesday, May 7th 2008 at 10:13 am |
I REALLY liked this one. I think it is extremely important to set the tone with children when they are young that you mean exactly what you are saying so there’s no confusion. I know I was always told by our mom that I was overly sensitive and that my siblings or parents were just joking and I needed to lighten up. But as a child, if there is so much sarcasm present at all times, it’s really hard to decipher what is a joke and what is truly hurtful. And I often would experience even more sarcasm if I addressed it and said I didn’t like it. I know you and I and our siblings are much better about it in that we can tell easier what is a joke, but children don’t know. It ultimately results in lack of self-esteem and self-confidence, that I can tell you from experience takes years to undo! I am still working on it. Kids need honesty, sincerity and understanding, but most of all LOVE. And by being aware and responsible, we can give them that,w hich will cause them to behave in positive ways and treat others better in the long run.