I didn’t see the mom doing that based on the article linked above. Though I have absolutely no doubt many outlets and people, including possibly the mom, are casting the incident as an “OMG the school has banned the Jeebus.” Because that’s what a lot of easily offended “christians” do with everything they can possibly twist to be interpreted that way.
1 Like
You’re definitely correct. The linked article did not include that aspect at all. It is possible that it’s spin from the other sites I looked at when I became curious why it had become a thing we all just read about.
2 Likes
The child should not have been written up. That is not a case in which that should have happened.
The teacher did.
You know that how?
Once again, just letting the kid know that should have been enough.
Probably not.
The knee-jerk reaction is on the part of the teacher, not us.
Just so we’re clear, that’s not what people here are arguing. I’d make the same argument if the kid had said any swear. The teacher over stepped.
I was curious about that, thanks.
9 Likes
Again, because saying “Jesus Christ” is generically speaking considered a taboo phrase in American English. It the same reason why saying the f-word is considered a taboo. It is considered rude. You have to forget about the “ancient book” talk. This is about the relationship between speakers of English and what they deem appropriate. If you can’t hear the word or phrase on Sesame Street or Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, it is probably not appropriate for an elementary school student.
There is a difference between “not appropriate” and “punishable.” Especially in elementary education.
And, again, unless this is being applied equally regarding every possible faith (or lack thereof) it runs smack against the Establishment Clause.
12 Likes
My war on Christmas comment was referencing mom’s reaction as portrayed in some other articles I read on the subject, not anyone here.
3 Likes
Two people replying to the article blamed the school board. I wanted to be clear, they did not endorse the teacher’s action.
No, that’s just your personal opinion.
Opinions are NOT facts; no matter how much you may repeat them ad nauseum.
Again, you’re off topic at this point.
11 Likes
Except they sorta did. They basically said, it was over-reach this time but might not be next time.
No, it’s always over-reach to punish a 7 year old for an exclamation. See @anon29537550’s post above.
8 Likes
Not everyone agrees it’s a taboo term, and arguing that it is ignores the majority of people who do not see it as a taboo term. YOU might feel that way, but that doesn’t make others wrong.
That wasn’t entirely clear…
Who ever did the write up, it should not have happened. Period. It’s over-stepping and reveals an authoritarian tendency on the part of the teacher.
10 Likes
No, it really isn’t. Using JC as a swear is not taboo or offensive to most people. There is a very small minority who are mighty offended by it and a lot of that minority are very loud and very interested in forcing other people to conform to their beliefs. Saying fuck in a professional or legal setting, like a business meeting with exec or a trial, is taboo. Jesus Christ as an exclamation in either setting isn’t. Not great, because of said very loud small minority, but hardly a professional faux pa.
13 Likes
And those are apparently “regular people” while those of us who disagree are some kind of weird deviants, apparently… 
11 Likes
I do not believe I am off topic. I believe the author who posted this article is being somewhat obtuse about the status of “Jesus Christ” at a bad word. It is considered a bad word. It isn’t an opinion.
Blockquote Apparently, his first grade teacher caught him saying a “bad word” after he dropped some Legos while he was cleaning up. The child apparently exclaimed: “Jesus Christ.”
That actually happened to my great-grandfather on my dad’s side. He had a serious stroke and he could only make sort of incoherent babbling sounds, except when he got angry, and then he would swear (and I think he could also say other things at the same time to a limited degree.)
3 Likes
Because… Say it with me, “It is considered an offensive phrase in American English.” It is not on the same level as the f-word but it is on the taboo spectrum.
Just to be very clear here-your assertion about saying jesus christ! as a taboo phrase in American English is not true. You may feel that is, but your personal feelings do not make a taboo for anyone but yourself.
10 Likes
I know it was posted above by @BakaNeko , but it bears repeating:
9 Likes
Your personal disbelief about your behavior here doesn’t matter in the context of having this discussion in good faith.
This isn’t about you, despite your consistent attempts to dominate the thread.
11 Likes
Plainly most people here have different experiences with that than you do, and repeating those words isn’t going to change that, so I don’t know what you hope to accomplish by doing so. Fetch isn’t going to happen.
10 Likes
Hmmm, how about saying it along 3 Hail Marys and 2 Our Lord Who Art in Heavens?
5 Likes
