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A Conversation With My Son

So, this is not respiratory therapy related. But, we all have families. And we all enjoy kids. So, here's a little conversation I had with my 7 YO a few days ago. Son: "Dad, what does the F-word mean?" Oh, keep in mind I have a teenage daughter. And my son will not say these words. He will only refer to them. I said, "Ummmmm" While I scratched my head in search of a good answer, he spared me. He said, "Does it have something to do with the S-word?" "What S-Word?" I asked. He sad, "You know: S-E-X." I did not answer. After a short pause, he said. "Say it day. Say the s-word." "I said, "The s-word." "No, say the actual s-word." "The actual s-word." "No. Say S-E-X." "S-E-X." "Dad, just say the word," he continued on, calmly, cooly. "Fine," I said, "Sex." Pause for effect. Then I bravely added a question. I asked, "What does sex mean, any...