Food allergies are frightening, not funny

Last night, my son was reading a book that was required summer reading for 6th grade. This book was published over 30 years ago. When he got to a sentence that used the word “retard,” he stopped and innocently asked, “Mom, what does that word mean?” At first, I was shocked that he did not know the meaning, but as I thought about it more, I realized this term was no longer an acceptable descriptor in society. He simply had never heard someone use the term. When I grew up, I vividly remember people would joke and use the phrase. This was considered the normal slang, and common in everyday conversation. Today, my children would never use such callous language. Nowadays using the word is socially unacceptable, a taboo. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Patient Allergies & Immunology Mainstream media Pediatrics Primary Care Source Type: blogs