A PARENT’S GUIDE TO DOUBLESPEAK

Lost in Translation: Kids, Calamity, and Communication Contradictions

Do as I say, not as what you think I said

Rodney Lacroix
MuddyUm
Published in
5 min readApr 15, 2024

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Do as I say, not as I do would be nice if this actually worked. Kids hear the opposite of what most parents tell them.
Photo by Carine L. on Unsplash

I’ve raised four kids, although my wife would say she’s raised five.

I’ve spent so much time repeating myself over the years that the scientific community has certified me as…

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Rodney Lacroix is the author of numerous books, including “The Vasectomy Diaries” and “Romantic as Hell.” He has four kids and is super tired, you guys.