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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]One child told one of my daughter's teammates to "suck it." Another child said "up your butt" to a different teammate of my daughter's. [/quote]

THIS is all the kids said?  And

[quote]My husband emailed the league commissioner (or whatever it's called), too. [/quote]

Total over-reaction.

Guess what?  Kids say mean things to each other sometimes.  Especially during sports.  It doesn't make it right.  And I would remind the kids of the importance of sportsman like behavior. But really, making such a big deal of out relatively mild language is silly.  I'll bet you don't keep score in your league either.  The pussification of children in the D.C. area never ceases to amaze me.[/quote]

How is it 'pussification of children' to not allow vulgar language?

Would it be okay for your boss to say 'up your butt'?  Or, a co-worker to say 'Oh, Jennie, just suck it.'?  Probably not.  There aren't many contexts where that type of language is appropriate with other adults, unless you're joking around, drunk, whatever.

So, if it's not something adults should say to each other, shouldn't we be teaching our kids that it is not okay to say it to other kids?  it is a big deal.  It's poor sportsmanship, and for sure, it is incredibly rude.

And, first graders??  I find it pretty horrifying, actually.  Yes, maybe teenagers, but first grade girls?  Definitely something that should be addressed.[/quote]

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