I understand what ur saying but it sounds like ur endorsing it to adults. But i resect that u don't want kids 2 say it. I dont nd my friends dont but people all around my school b saying it and it pisses me off!
I noticed that word seemed to resurface after a long time during which it WAS viewed as a curse word in a derogatory manner. Personally, I abhor it when used in a derogatory manner but I notice now when it is used in an affectionate way as a greeting etc., I don't cringe as much. Maybe it's vernacular roots have created a different meaning to a word with the same spelling, or possibly two different spellings ie, nigger vs niggah.
It would be wonderful if that word would disappear but it won't so I suppose, since it won't it's almost a good thing for it to change meanings in a way. In time maybe it will only be only associated with its newer meaning. Maybe at one time the word wasn't used in a nasty way, only to indicate that someone was from Niger or Nigeria but evolved into the curse word. it could change again for the positive.
My children have grown up in a very diverse community and I think the only time that they've heard anyone say the "n" word derogatorily is on tv or if I tell a story from my youth regarding my personal experiences where I quote someone who used it that way. Mostly they have been exposed to it through music or in a chummy conversation way. I've never had to tell them not to say it, they just don't. It's just not a part of their regular vocabulary, thank goodness.
And my kids know not to say it either. It's just not apart of their vocab. But as they grow older I just like to remind them not to feel like they have to be DOWN and start saying it. I think it's always great to reiterate. You feel me?
Totally! :O) It is probably one of the only words I know that conjures up such a bitter taste in my mouth. I was very surprised when I started hearing it on the radio in music etc. I wonder why anyone would want to start using it again when it was almost obsolete. It should have stayed that way. I have a new dictionary, I wonder if the "affectionate" slang definition is there. I'll look it up.
raising nephews and they couldn't use it in the house, around the house etc.. @school, around their friends who knows they have free will unfortunately.
I understand what ur saying but it sounds like ur endorsing it to adults. But i resect that u don't want kids 2 say it. I dont nd my friends dont but people all around my school b saying it and it pisses me off!
TaKeNoPrIsOnErS666 2 years ago
@TaKeNoPrIsOnErS666 I'm not endorsing it for adults at all! I wish everyone would put the word to rest for real.
DearRafiki 1 year ago
I noticed that word seemed to resurface after a long time during which it WAS viewed as a curse word in a derogatory manner. Personally, I abhor it when used in a derogatory manner but I notice now when it is used in an affectionate way as a greeting etc., I don't cringe as much. Maybe it's vernacular roots have created a different meaning to a word with the same spelling, or possibly two different spellings ie, nigger vs niggah.
dorotwhy 2 years ago
Yeah I understand what you're saying D but you know what I feel as though it's a insult no matter the use and I don't allow my kids to use it.
DearRafiki 2 years ago
It would be wonderful if that word would disappear but it won't so I suppose, since it won't it's almost a good thing for it to change meanings in a way. In time maybe it will only be only associated with its newer meaning. Maybe at one time the word wasn't used in a nasty way, only to indicate that someone was from Niger or Nigeria but evolved into the curse word. it could change again for the positive.
dorotwhy 2 years ago
I feel you D. I love the comments you leave you either agree or you don't but you say how you feel regardless.
DearRafiki 2 years ago
My children have grown up in a very diverse community and I think the only time that they've heard anyone say the "n" word derogatorily is on tv or if I tell a story from my youth regarding my personal experiences where I quote someone who used it that way. Mostly they have been exposed to it through music or in a chummy conversation way. I've never had to tell them not to say it, they just don't. It's just not a part of their regular vocabulary, thank goodness.
dorotwhy 2 years ago
And my kids know not to say it either. It's just not apart of their vocab. But as they grow older I just like to remind them not to feel like they have to be DOWN and start saying it. I think it's always great to reiterate. You feel me?
DearRafiki 2 years ago
Totally! :O) It is probably one of the only words I know that conjures up such a bitter taste in my mouth. I was very surprised when I started hearing it on the radio in music etc. I wonder why anyone would want to start using it again when it was almost obsolete. It should have stayed that way. I have a new dictionary, I wonder if the "affectionate" slang definition is there. I'll look it up.
dorotwhy 2 years ago
@dorotwhy I cringe either way...I'm just saying...
DearRafiki 1 year ago
raising nephews and they couldn't use it in the house, around the house etc.. @school, around their friends who knows they have free will unfortunately.
studkingsTVee 2 years ago
All we can do is hope they don't use it in the street or at school. But like you said, " they have free will".
DearRafiki 2 years ago
And you are coolin' with the shades!
retrosoulsistah 2 years ago
U know!!!!!lol
DearRafiki 2 years ago
Lovin the hair to the side too
retrosoulsistah 2 years ago
Thanks ma!
DearRafiki 2 years ago
That is crazy.....There are parents that just let their kids just be their homies, instead of their children. Im lovin the music, mama!
retrosoulsistah 2 years ago
That's part of the issue.
DearRafiki 2 years ago