If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?
For a moment I really had to think about what word I don’t like and a few instantly came to mind – stupid, idiot, dumbass
do you notice the pattern? The words that make a person question their intellect.
I cannot stand when people call anyone those words. Those are such belittling words and words are so powerful.
But this is the word……
retard.
Ugh, I do not like even typing it.
When I was a kid I heard others use this word often. And when you’re a kid you ask what that word means and the typical response is, someone who is stupid.
And then later you find out that retard is a person with a disability. A special needs individual.
So people categorize special needs children and adults as “stupid”? It is so completely WRONG.
I just can’t stand it and I still can’t if I ever hear someone use that word in their vocabulary. I will instantly correct them. I will call them out instantly and say that’s completely inappropriate to use that word.
I would definitely ban that word.
I know that word can be used differently but for the sad part it’s used in a derogatory manner.
And here’s the even more SAD PART, there are parents out there who call their kids those types of demeaning words! It’s heartbreaking!
I would ban all those words actually that I listed prior. Because I wouldn’t want any children being called those words.
And if your parents ever called you (readers) any of those words shame on them. I hope they have grown and I hope that you have healed.
You are so intelligent and capable so many things.
Love and light friends! I got a little heated there lol.
The Wild Gems 