mama2emma
Gold Member
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I'm not talking about the occasional f-bomb, or GD it. Specifically, I'm talking about the words "retard" and "retarded." I have a child with an intellectual disability, and I'm deeply offended by these words. It is something I generally speak up about out in public - I have no qualms about gently educating strangers on the reasons these words are so offensive.
At shows, I've had a harder time. If they are people I know well, I've spoken up, and been well received. But I'm not sure it's appropriate for me to even gently chide my host's guests about this.
Thoughts? Comments? What would you do?
At shows, I've had a harder time. If they are people I know well, I've spoken up, and been well received. But I'm not sure it's appropriate for me to even gently chide my host's guests about this.
Thoughts? Comments? What would you do?