So, yes; a slightly awkward conversation resulted from this disclosure. After asking the student if he knew what "herpes" meant (He did not.), I had to explain it (in a Rated-G manner) and simply explained that "herpes" is just not a good word to use, even when playing, at recess. I said, "It's kind of like saying, 'I'm gonna give you AIDS!'"
"What's AIDS?"
Let's just say that I told him he'd learn about herpes and AIDS next year in health class and until then, he should just play good-old-fashioned tag.
Because I know you're curious/puzzled/incredulous..."giving each other herpes" involved running after each other and poking one another in the stomach, announcing, "Now you have herpes!"
Kind of gives "playground safety" a new meaning....
I can't read the word or think of the word herpes without thinking of my best friend (ha!) not just her actually....she adopted a cat (very handsome cat!) from the shelter and when she got him he was sick...took him to the vet and he was diagnosed with herpes. Man alive that makes me laugh till I cry.
ReplyDeleteoh jeez....Poor thing...I'd say more, but that could be dangerous...
ReplyDeleteHa! Makes the "cooties" of our day seem pretty tame.
ReplyDeleteWell, at least they know herpes comes from poking.
ReplyDeleteThis is like when my second graders started calling each other gay and I told them if someone does that they should reply, "Why yes, I am happy. I'm sure that's exactly what you meant!" Then we looked it up in the dictionary...of course, we only looked at the FIRST entry, which said "happy!" They are still chewing on that one!
ReplyDeleteOmg...insert chuckle...! Kids are so clueless and so entertaining!
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a crazy game!
ReplyDeleteOh you punny little devil, you.
ReplyDeleteGood supporting reason for health classes.
ReplyDeleteLMAO!!! Good one!
ReplyDeleteKind of makes you wish for cooties, doesn't it?
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