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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a generational thing and I am struggling to figure out how to teach my kids this. I work with engineers and programmers and at work we call everything retarded or this is retarded and broken. etc... Or dammit Jim who wrote this retarded function.[/quote]

It's really not hard.  First of all you stop using the word.  Just put it out of your vocabulary.  When opportunities come up to talk about it with your kids, such as when you overhear it or come across it in the media, make your feelings clear.  And if your child, or another child in your care, uses it, then react the same way you would if they said "nigger" or "cunt" or "fag".  Swiftly and decisively.

I've told kids point blank "You may not use that word in my house.  It is offensive to me.  I'll let it go this time, because I understand you might not have known, but if I hear it again I will ask you to leave."  If they're younger, I give an explanation about why it's hurtful to use someone's description as an insult.  A 4 year old can understand.  [/quote]

Wow, I never hear this word in the workplace. That's shocking.[/quote]

NP here.  My cousin uses the word in its derogatory manner and she's a social worker who works with...people with disabilities.  I almost fell out of my chair when I hear her say it.  Head-shaking, really.[/quote]

Is she actually using the word in a derogatory manner or stating that someone functions within the range of retardation? There's a big difference. [/quote]

She'll say, "That's so retarded" to indicate something is stupid or "what a retard."  She is not using in a clinically appropriate manner.[/quote]

PP here. That's really bad and unbelievable for a professional. [/quote]

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