Mom Stops Kids’ ‘Gay Game’ in Its Tracks : Harmless Fun or Harmful Language?

Picture this: a family of four kids, playing together in their rural backyard, while their parents work from home. Sounds like a wholesome scene, right? But what happens when the kids start playing a game that isn’t so innocent? One mom found herself in this exact situation and had to decide whether to put her foot down or let the kids be kids. ‍♀️ So, what did she do? And was she in the right? Let’s dive into the story and find out!

‍ ‍ Meet the Family

The Great Outdoors

‍ Work From Home Life

Keeping an Eye Out

️ Discovering the Game

What’s Going On?

‍♂️ The Rules

‍♂️ Dad’s Take

Schoolyard Games

Understanding ‘Gay’

⏰ Times Have Changed

New Game, Please!

Hurt Feelings?

‍♀️ Frustration with Hubby

Innocent Fun or Harmful Game?

When this mom discovered her kids playing a game called the ‘gay game,’ she was faced with a tough decision. The game involved doing physical challenges, and whoever couldn’t do it or did it the worst was deemed ‘gay.’ ‍♂️ While her husband thought it was harmless fun, she couldn’t help but feel that it was offensive and potentially harmful to their gay neighbors. So, she told the kids to find a new game to play, explaining that their current game was hurtful. Her husband thinks she’s overreacting and that the kids will grow out of it. ‍♂️ But was she right to intervene? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Encouraging empathy and discouraging hurtful language. NTA

Throwing around ‘gay’ as an insult is harmful. NTA.

Teaching kids not to use ‘gay’ as negative – NTA

Teaching children the harm in language through education ‍ ‍ ‍

Mom puts a stop to ‘gay’ as a pejorative term. NTA

LGBTQ+ community speaks out against harmful language

Nostalgic yet disturbing memory of a ‘harmless’ game. NTA.

A lesbian shares how a mom on a train stood up for her and educated her kids on why using slurs is not okay.

Teaching kids that ‘gay’ is an insult is harmful. NTA.

Teaching context is important. South Park had a similar episode

NTA. Kids need to learn why using ‘gay’ negatively is wrong.

Teaching kids to be mindful of harmful language

Teaching kids about harmful language is important

Teaching kids empathy and basic decency is crucial

Gay person shuts down harmful ‘gay game’ as absurd

Teaching kids about harmful language and homophobia. NTA.

A teacher explains how using “gay” in a negative way is sadly par for the course in schools. Correcting wrong behaviors is crucial. #StopHate

Replacing harmful language in games can promote inclusivity

Relieved commenter misinterprets harmless game as something inappropriate

Calling out harmful language: NTA commenter reflects on past behavior.

Homophobia is learnt and must be stopped. NTA.

Standing up against harmful language is important. NTA!

Teaching kids ‘goof game’ instead: harmless fun or censorship?

Teaching kids about harmful language and its impact.

Elementary school game ‘Smear the Queer’ still cringeworthy today

Teaching kids not to use “gay” as an insult ️‍ ✅

Parent explains why using ‘gay’ as a slur is hurtful, NTA.

User defends kids’ ‘gay game’ against YTA accusation.

Suggests rebranding ‘gay game’ to something harmless like ‘fart game’

Teaching kids about diversity: tricky but important ‍

Punished for playing ‘smear the queer’? How harmful playground language affects kids.

Teaching kids about appropriate language in a fun way! NAH

Childhood games can be harmful. NTA realizes this, does OP?

Let the kids be kids and fit in with their peers ‍♀️

Substituting the word ‘gay’ in kids’ game is NTA

Teaching kids about harmful language. NTA for stopping them.

Respect differences, using insults is ridiculous. NTA parenting advice.

Stop hate speech early. Parental responsibility to educate kids.

Using ‘gay’ as a slur is dehumanizing. Teach kids better.

Teaching kids about harmful language early on is important

Educating kids on harmful language: A great teaching opportunity!

Teaching kids about love instead of hate

NTA explains why kids need guidance in a sensitive way.

Teaching kids to not use “gay” as an insult. NTA

Teaching children empathy is important. NTA for stopping them.

Using “gay” as inferior is harmful. Rename the game. NTA.

NTA suggests changing word to avoid offensive language in game.

Educating kids on language is important for avoiding harm

Parenting done right: Setting boundaries for harmless games

Teaching kids to use ‘gay’ as an insult needs to stop

NTA calls out “it was acceptable X years ago” excuse, emphasizes importance of learning from mistakes and preventing harmful behavior.

Teaching kids not to be homophobic

Gay commenter supports parent’s proactive approach to harmful language.

Using ‘gay’ as an insult is harmful and inappropriate. NTA.

Suggests finding a different word for ‘gay’ in kids’ game. ️‍

Teaching a lesson on harmful language ‍ ️

Helicopter parenting backfires: Commenter rebels against restrictions on games.

Using ‘gay’ as a negative term is harmful. NTA for stopping.

Teaching kids about acceptance and kindness early is crucial ❤️

Substitute the word, don’t shame the kids

Using ‘gay’ as an insult should not be normalized. NTA.

Using “gay” as a synonym for “lame” isn’t okay. NTA.

Using ‘gay’ as an insult is harmful language ️‍ ❌

Teaching kids respect for all people is important

Teaching kids to use ‘gay’ negatively can have harmful consequences

NTA thinks ‘gay game’ is hurtful to play.

Confusing and irrelevant comment.

NTA acknowledges the evolution of language and its absurdities.

Former bully’s confession shows why using ‘gay’ as an insult hurts