Well, well, well…I didn’t even realize that my “You are a ridiculous horse’s ass” word of the day is…drum roll please…cancer. What timing, seeing how I just got such good news about my aunt’s cancer today.
So, I guess the word “cancer” is too upsetting for kids to ever hear about. I mean, I’m sure they’ve never known anyone with cancer. I’m sure it wouldn’t be wise to teach them steps they can take to avoid cancer, like not smoking. Oh, wait, can’t discuss smoking either, so let’s throw that baby out with the bath water.
In a world where you can’t go to the grocery store without the secure knowledge that you will more than likely bump into at least one or two people with cancer while you are there buying bread, why on earth would we shelter kids from better understanding it? Cancer.org predicts that a bit over 20% of Americans die from cancer. So yeah, I guess a 1 in 5 figure is no reason to concern ourselves with ensuring our kids understand what causes and how to prevent cancer.
Have mercy, this list of forbidden words just gets sillier and sillier.
So far this list has gone from comical to mindless to down right offensive. Wonder where these brain donors will go with it next.
You’ll find out later today!!
My next installment should be sometime today. And I agree…it heads more and more downhill. Dumbasses! 
Gotta throw my two cents in: What if there is a desire not to put negativity out into the universe by not referring directly to cancer? What if it’s not for sure and to begin to call it cancer at the outset is to succumb to pessimism? Here is my take personally: A Chat by the C….just pondering…~Dan
Hey Dan! I completely see your point about not putting the negativity out there in the world, but at the same time I think to keep kids in the dark about something that is so prevalent only puts them at further risk. Education is so critical and to leave out pieces that could help our kids have healthier, happy lives just doesn’t seem to make sense to me.
Thank you so much for commenting. I love the occasional devil’s advocate!
I do my best to be sincere and transparent with my kids, but I just noticed that “parent” is a part of that. Sometimes they just need to be kids. I am the parent I will worry over their loved ones and only ask them to pray. When and if the time comes that there is no turning back, that death is at the door, then I am with you, they must be taught.
It is only that, to this day, my heart is broken that my son had to learn about death from a brother and not a hamster…
Oh gosh…you’ve been through too much, Dan. I’m so very sorry that you’ve faced such sad times. My goodness… Thank God for your strength, faith and love for your family. They are truly blessed to have you.
I don’t say it to sob. My writing keeps me sane. I only speak up as a father who has loved and lost and wants his children to have what you want for children as well: Joy in life. Death is the end of the spectrum, but it is still a beautiful rainbow and I am glad to be searching for treasure under it.
What a wonderful perspective you have. I sincerely mean it when I say your children are lucky to have you.
It is mutual good fortune I assure you. Blessings ~ Dan