For example, switching out the word ‘boot’ for ‘trunk’, or ditching the word ‘rubbish’ for ‘garbage’.

This is something I’ve noticed my 6 year old does pretty regularly. We went through a stage where ‘sweets’ became ‘candy’, ‘holiday’ became ‘vacation’ and ‘courgette’ became ‘zucchini’.

That last one didn’t happen but if you’re still reading you’ve got my respect, or as the Americans might say ‘…mad props’.

  • @PatMustard
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    12 months ago

    Does your wee one watch a lot of American-voiced videos on YouTube or similar?

    • SbisasCostlyTurnoverOP
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      62 months ago

      She used to. We’ve put a stop to YouTube though because she turns into a little demon after watching it.