Today, I heard my son use the word "exacerbated". I had to look it up to see if he had correctly used it, which he had, because I couldn't remember what it meant. I'll be 23 next week. He's not even 4. FML
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Today, a four-year-old said a word that I didn't know the meaning of. I had to look up the definition. FML
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Today, my son turned 18. He now calls me by my first name instead of "dad" and refuses to stop. FML
Today, my dad accused me of being illiterate when I used a word he'd never heard of, saying it sounded like lazy slang, and that it wasn't a real word. He then yelled at me for being a "smartass who's always right" when I read aloud the definition from his 1978 copy of Webster's dictionary. Guess he's not enthused. FML
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Isa_fml 20
Says the douche who can't even spell college, lmao. Shoo, troll. Back under your bridge.
pjsr 33
I thought I knew where this was going. I was so wrong. #DirtyMinded
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GhostFox 34
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This is hardly a FYL! So you didn't remember the meaning, big deal. Your son using such an advanced word for that age group is a good thing! Encourage him to expand his vocabulary more, and to develop his language comprehension as well: read to him, or have him read to you. Praise him for his vocabulary!
pjsr 33
I thought I knew where this was going. I was so wrong. #DirtyMinded
inks98 14
Ha I thought the same xD
Jesserb 17
Same
engineerosaurus 26
Smart kid... this could be a great thing.
alternative-facts 6
That's awesome OP! Just think of your son as a walking thesaurus, there for you whenever you need a word like exacerbated or obstreperous or idiosyncrasy. And very useful for crossword puzzles too! But seriously, the commenter who urged you to read to your son is right. It's amazing the difference a book or three a night can make in a kid's vocabulary and overall knowledge. It's especially good for boys, who are sometimes reluctant readers (like my son was). Your son is off to a good start. Keep it up!
Isa_fml 20
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Not an FYL! Be proud and encourage him, sounds like you're doing great. :)
ThePandoricaOpen 18
Happens to the best of us OP. Hell, I am 23, and I still occasionally have to look up words to make sure I'm using them correctly. Just keep encouraging your kid, who knows? you just might have the next J.K. Rowling on your hands. :)
jcash52426 5
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Congratulations your son didn't get his brain from you.
BiGTiMeNeRD 29
I thought this FML was going to end with you catching him exacerbating.
Rozay333 36
Smart Kid!
RinoaHeartilly 36
Be proud of your kid and yourself. Clearly you're doing something right, even if you don't know what it is.