Mommisms. Daddisms. Kiddisms.

Everyone understands that in each family, especially in an extended one, there may arise problems not only between the children, but also between grandchildren and grandparents, children and parents.

While preparing for this lesson and surfing the Internet for the ideas I came across the so called “mommisms”. What do you think this word means? You may consult the Net resources to find its definition. Boys, will you do it?

Meanwhile, my next question is:

What are the most important things for you in your relationship with your parents?

OK. So, What are “mommisms”?

“Mommisms” are things your mother said a million times.

What are the most popular phrases with your mums?

“Mommisms”

I would never have talked to my mother like that.

Why? Because I said so, that’s why.

I’m going to give you until the count of three.

‘I don’t know’ is NOT an answer.

If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?

I’m not talking just to hear my own voice.

I hope, some day, when you have kids, they’re just like you, then you’ll know.

-Wait till your Father gets home

If you fall out of that tree and break your leg don't come running to me.

Why do you bother asking me a question and then don't bother to listen to the answer?

Look into my eyes! You are telling lies.

You’d better not do it again!

They think that mums nag and lecture their children the most. But believe me dads are not less inventive. I have found expressions used by fathers as well. I am sure you’ve guessed that they are called “daddisms”.

What are the most popular phrases with your dads?

“Daddisms”

Come here, boy.

This story reminded me of my childhood......

Stop crying before I give you something to cry about.

“Can't” means “won't try”

My dad would unbuckle his belt and whip me with it before I could even think of

running away.....
- Might tempt fate again.......

You start to worry about your parents’ health.

and...and....and...........

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

What's that you say?

I am fed up.

That’s none of your business.

I tried to find either “kiddisms” or “childisms” in the Net and I’ve managed but, unfortunately, they turned out to have other meanings. “Kiddisms” are short jokes about kids whereas “ childisms” mean discrimination towards children and young people. So let’s work out the mostpopular phrases with you?

“Kiddisms”

You never let me stay out late.

You are never there for me.

What have I done now?

I am busy at the moment.

It’s not my fault.

I’ll do it later.

You never let me watch what I want on TV/

I am doing my homework now.

I couldn’t care less.

You don’t understand a thing.

Leave me alone.

That’s really not fair.