Taught Them Well.

Oldest One: You know what? The school banned the word ‘mofo’ can you believe that? Not the full word but just saying “mofo”!

Me: Yes, I can believe it.

Oldest One: Why would they DO that?

Me: Because the word that “mofo” is short for is one that people don’t usually like kids to say. And since the school has to make the place safe for everyone – including kids who aren’t allowed to swear – they don’t want anyone using it.

Oldest One: That is SO STUPID. It’s just a WORD.

Me: Right.

Oldest One: Besides, a lot of people didn’t know what ‘mofo’ was short for until they said it was banned and then people started asking and NOW they know.

I cannot tell you how hard it was to keep a straight face with the mental image of a bunch of grade school kids running around asking what “mofo” means.