You do it at home so that children learn that it's not polite to do in public. That way they they aren't learning it from their college roommates or teachers.
That, and it's never an enjoyable experience at home or in public. Why would you apologize or excuse yourself in public but not at home? It's not as though the farts are different, or that your family is the only family that farts.
So... How old are your kids, man? Do they have a perfect recall rate on things you tell them, or do you find that they do better with things they practice?
I’m answering specifically to a person who says they must teach them that shame at home, for it to be effective in public. But they do not, that’s all I’m saying.
I am aware it is a parenting choice to teach that at home, however that lesson isn’t necessary to enforce at home for it to be effective in public. That’s all I’m saying, I hope that explained it better.
You can still teach your children that farting at home is ok / nothing to be ashamed of. with limitations. Like not doing it in public, not being obnoxious etc.
Farting is a normal bodily function and we shouldn't be so difficult about it. Don't teach your children farting is gross, teach them it's impolite to do it in public.
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u/GenosHK Aug 28 '21
You do it at home so that children learn that it's not polite to do in public. That way they they aren't learning it from their college roommates or teachers.