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Robert suggests that sarcasm is just “negativity and joking come out sideways.” So does that make it wrong to use in front of our children?
Nicole’s husband is very sarcastic, inspiring her to write an article about “the sarcastic parent” where she raised the question “Is appropriate for parents to use sarcasm in the home?”
Our conclusion: While we absolutely do not believe sarcasm should be eliminated from the home environment, you must make sure that you dole it out in an age-appropriate way for your offspring. You are also required to show up when your kids have questions to explain and expand on your quips (yes, even if it “ruins the joke”).
Nicole and Robert agree that the ability to banter and engage all kinds of people in dialogue is an essential life skill for the young people we all are raising. What better way for kids to practice their social bantering skills than in the home with their parents?
In this episode of the ‘I Am The Worst Parent Ever’ podcast, Robert and Nicole go even further to discuss how storytelling is a super-effective way to help children learn. BUT — think about yourself — do you want to listen to a boring story or one laced with humor and different tones?
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