We like to kid ourselves and think children don't hear or understand everything we say. While they may not know the actual definitions of words, they seem to comprehend the context with amazing accuracy. That is where we get into trouble.
Last night Steve was helping Ian wash his hair. When he turned on the water to rinse, it was very cold. Steve muttered the f-word under his breath in exasperation.
Ian: Daddy, why do you always say that word when something goes wrong?
Steve: Uhhhh......
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