Friday, 13 September 2013

Word Choice

Dear Miya,

It is impressive how seamlessly you incorporate new words into your daily interactions.  However, occasionally you misuse the new words.  You seem to use the word "bang" as a synonym for the words "hit" or "spank".  In some sentences this would be an acceptable substitution, but in others substituting the word "bang" takes the sentence in a different direction.  One day, you will be old enough to understand why Grandma and I laughed when you angrily uttered, "Daddy is going to bang you when he gets home".

Love,
Mommy

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