28/05/2023
My little daughter of 7years just used the word "avenge" while talking with her brother.
I noticed it was a new vocabulary (yes, I monitor their vocabularies).
I called out "Mama, wow! What is the meaning of this word you just used- avenge?" I needed to be sure she understood what she was saying.
She responded, "It means to punish someone very well for all the bad things they did".
At this point, it was clear to me that she understood the word she used in her sentence.
I had find out what her brother did to her to make her say that, and of course discuss with her why it's not good to revenge, and most especially, when dealing with your sibling, and the dangers of avenging.
Then, out of curiosity, I asked her, "Where did you hear that word used? Who said that to you?"
"Mummy" she said, "My class boy said that, he said he will avenge for his mummy"
"Avenge for his mummy? Why would he say that" I quizzed further
"He said he will punish his father for all the bad things he has seen him do to his mummy" my little girl said,
"He said his mummy always cries and hides so that they won't see her, and whenever they ask her why she is sad, she will lie and say that she is happy" she further explained.
These are conversations 7year olds are having 😢😢😢
Parents, these children are not dumb like you think. They see all that go on. They may not do anything now, but the day of reckoning is surely coming, and what you sow is what you shall reap.
Don't let your ego ruin you.
I decided to share this, considering the irresponsible display of a popular Nollywood actor (a father) on social media.