Most of you who read this blog know that recently my son had an emergency circumcision. I was amazed at the number of terms medical professional used for his penis. It started with the nurse who felt bad for his "poor wittle wee wee". We saw a few nurses, a pediatrician, the ER doctor, a nurse practitioner, a surgeon and various other staff at the hospital. I think only 2 used the word penis; the urologist and our nurse in the peds unit. Some of the other terms we heard were; unit, package, winkie, pee pee, and boy part. These are medical professionals mind you!
Fast forward to the other night when my MIL came to babysit. Aiden goes in to use the potty and yells out to Grammy that his foreskin doesn't stay back and he has to go see the doctor. MIL laughs nervously and changes the subject. Then a few minutes later she walked in while I was changing Riley's diapers and asks me how his winkie is. Sadie yells "It's a penis mom." MIL turns various shades of red and says sternly "I'll call it whatever I want."
What is so taboo about the word penis? After working in childcare for years I was determined my children would know the proper names for their body parts. I had so many kids in my care and they all called their body parts different things. It's rather confusing and, to me, unnecessary.
About Me
- Colleen
- Maine, United States
- I'm a stay at home mom and part time photographer.
3 comments:
I don't know! Jen turned me on to calling it a pickle. That's what I call it now when I'm talking about it online. :)
aren't words funny sometimes? like where did BLOG come from?
I don't know either, but I caught all kinds of flack when I taught my daughter that word (she asked about her brother's). I see nothing wrong with the word-it might even be kinda cute--the word that is. But I do have a double standard...I hate the v-word.
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