As Honey was unloading Graham’s backpack last night, he showed me the following two handouts that were included in that huge pack of craziness.
Water bottles, and home readers, and uneaten lunch, oh my!
And also? THESE.
SERIOUSLY?
The dude is in KINDERGARTEN. He is FIVE.
I know that the “touching thing” can be an issue for some kids. The thought of it being an issue for my kids makes me want to cover my ears and yell, “NANANANA I CAN’T HEAR YOU”.
I think that they should just show this video clip.
Then at least us parents can have a good giggle about the whole topic.
I will likely sing about my vulva for the rest of the day. Awesome.
(The very first time I clicked on Metalia’s site, she had posted that clip. I have loved her ever since.)
*From The Emperor’s New Groove. A favourite around here.
If you have a feed reader, I had “unpublished” this post for fear of coming across the wrong way. The emails I received told me that this clip was too funny NOT to share it.
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I received a letter telling me this was going to be talked about with the kids (but I didn’t get THAT home in my backpack last night). I do think that it is great that they are bringing up some things that some parents simply don’t talk to their children about. We have ALWAYS told our children that anything their bathing suits cover are their private parts. oh, it’s such a tough subject.
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Comment by Vicki on April 18th, 2008 @ 7:41 amUnfortunately there are creepers out there so it has to be talked about early on.
But that video clip…I remember the first time you showed me! That was a good night; wine, flight of the conchords, and the word vulva.
Classic good times.
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Comment by songsinblue on April 18th, 2008 @ 8:09 amUm. I would never show that video to my six-year-old. Bahahaha. She’d probably be singing about Vs and Ps and I’d be horridly embarrased. But, we’ve been having the “no touch” talk and it’s too scary that we even have to have it! I’d rather, like you said, so the “NANANANA I CAN’T HEAR YOU”.
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Comment by Mrs. Wilson on April 18th, 2008 @ 8:36 amWe’ve talked about this but I have to say nothing like that has come home in the backpack!
The video? Would be a much better alternative.
*runs away with fingers in ears going Nanananaboo I can’t hear you*
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Comment by Kami on April 18th, 2008 @ 8:40 amI love Emperor’s New Groove!
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Comment by bethany actually on April 18th, 2008 @ 9:19 amOMG. THAT FLYER!!!!!! ACK!!!!!!
And?
I sing about my vulva all the time. It’s nice to know I am no longer alone.
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Comment by Loralee on April 18th, 2008 @ 9:20 amIn kindergarten! Wow. Did you even know that this would be talked about? I have yet to watch the video, as my curious little boy likes to watch all the videos after I do. Thanks for dropping hints about the content. I’ll watch it later.
Comment by Rachel Joy on April 18th, 2008 @ 9:20 amI remember seeing that flyer come home with my brother when he was in kindergarten all those years ago.
That video cracks me up. Was vulva ever the “proper word”? I’m confused. Either way, it amused me.
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Comment by Sharon on April 18th, 2008 @ 10:57 amI have never seen that video. HILARIOUS! That brightened up my Friday. Thanks!
Comment by Red Lotus Mama on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:22 amVulvas rock! And I am SO NOT READY for my baby to grow up.
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Comment by Amanda Brown on April 18th, 2008 @ 12:02 pmMy son just had to sit through a video at Boy Scouts about “child protection”. A video that totally creeped him out and had him unable to sleep all night. It was supposed to be educational but he has begged me to never make him watch it again. I’m going to ask to view it myself before I get totally up in arms. But still…not happy.
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Comment by Indygirl on April 18th, 2008 @ 12:49 pmOh my goodness, I remember that weird little striped guy (in the pic on the hand out) from when I was in gr 1! He is STILL around!?!?!
I am surprised nothing was mentioned to the parents prior to “teaching” the kids about this at school.
I wish our kids could just stay little and innocent forever…
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Comment by Kristin on April 18th, 2008 @ 1:24 pmI have a video clip of Simon singing that song using cooked mussel innards as a visual aid. I’m forever damaged.
Comment by Leah on April 18th, 2008 @ 2:33 pmWOW. Only 5 years old, and learning about that already? That seems Extreme with a capital E. I agree with the poster who said parents should be TOLD that this is going to be taught in the classroom. Personally, I don’t think 5-year-olds need to be learning about that stuff.
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Comment by Hannah on April 18th, 2008 @ 2:39 pmMy 5 year old cousin came home from school a couple months ago and was so excited to tell me what she learned that day. “Girls have 3 holes, a pee hole, a poo hole, and a private hole that nobody is allowed to touch.” I was a little shocked at the kindergarten content. But the way she told it was so cute!
And…that vidoe is awesome.
halarious..
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Comment by Chelsey on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:40 pmI now cannot stop singing about my vulva.
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Comment by Rhi on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:57 pm
While I’m quite certain that the school meant no harm, I really do think a fair warning or note to parents is the first step when presenting material like this. I know I would personally like to be AT the school WITH my child when this information is presented. They are bound to have questions.
But that video? As corny as it is - THE FONZ! - it is smart. I’d let my kids watch it. Though we say Vagina, not Vulva. Or, as Meredith would have said a few years ago, “Boys have penises and girls have CHINAS!”
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Comment by OMSH on April 18th, 2008 @ 5:15 am