"Funny" things kids say.

This morning I was bringing up my browser and one of the headlines from my homepage caught my attention.    Apparently, the miniseries now playing, called "The Bible" cast a character to play Satan who some suggest looks like our President.  Now, I immediately giggled and read it out loud to my kids.  My son, who has always had sarcasm racing through his veins with a dash wit says "I thought Obama was the anti-Christ."

Here's the link:
http://www.rr.com/tv/topic/article/rr/55255090/82952760/Bible_producers_dismiss_Obama-Satan_connection

We watch news programs and read reputable news stories often around here, so no surprise to me when my son made this joke.  However, the fact that he has heard it so often to readily put it in joke is interesting indeed.

On to the girl!  So earlier we're sitting down having tea/coffee this morning and the Stuebenville, OH rape case was further reported on CNN.  My daughter is so pissed, for lack of a better word, over the coverage as it relates to the victim.  My son asked my daughter why is she getting so upset.  My daughter had the look of someone who may literally produce steam out of their ears.  I took a step back to watch how these two would carry on this conversation.

My daughter, in her best controlled voice, attempted to explain the seriousness of rape and the impact on the victim.  She further went on to explain to my son how wrong it is that someone (a reporter) asked the victim if she has extended forgiveness to her attackers is insensitive.

My son's response was to tell his sister to calm down.  Then he finished his breakfast and left the room.  My daughter let me know how it bothered her that her brother would question why she is so upset about this.  I immediately remembered being 16 years old and having such strong convictions against racism, sexism etc.  I explained to my lovely girl that her brother is 13 years old and from his stance, the boys who raped the girl are being punished (rightfully so).  Case closed.  He feels sorry for the victim of the rape, but he has no frame of reference to begin to view this crime from my teenage daughter's eyes.  My daughter got what I was saying.

I think these types of conversations are great.  It encourages balance.  Because of my daughter's response, my son may begin to view situations like this with a broader view in the future.  Because of my son's response, my daughter may remember not everyone shares her views so strongly.  My kids are both against attacking an unconscious young woman.  There mom and dad are too, by the way.  I am sorry that this happened to this young woman and my heart goes out to her and her family.  However, I am grateful for the dialogue that has occurred because of this crime.