Old Mom here: is "sexy" the new trendy verbiage for beautiful??

[SeanandNoahsmom]

 So this is what my 7 & 6 year olds ( boys) have been saying lately, and I forbid it, just as songs with references to it. Example: Gangnum Style. Now, if sexy doesnt mean what it used to, perhaps I am wrong? It IS all over TV, even an M & M commercial. Thanks for your take and advice.

[frndlyfn]

Have you asked them what they think it means?   I am still confused on how something being "sick"means it is cool.  I never was one for slang.

[Paperfishies]

Pretty much is interchangeable with beautiful and attractive. The word doesn't bother me at all.

[SeanandNoahsmom]

 Yes they think it means the same as beautiful or nice looking. What do you mean by something being "sick" means cool?

I am wondering if I am in the dark ages.

Quoting frndlyfn:

Have you asked them what they think it means?   I am still confused on how something being "sick"means it is cool.  I never was one for slang.

 

[natesmom1228]

I don't allow my son to say anything is "sexy".

[Debby29681]

My boys are 8 and 10. That word has never come out of their mouths. Call me prudish but that is shocking to me. I can't imagine id let it continue if they did say it.

[SeanandNoahsmom]

 Thanks for the input ladies; sounds like my kids father may be telling them BS

[corrinacs]

I think we all are to a point LOL.

But, I guess it has turned into an "endearing" term.  I have heard "sick" meaning cool.....I've heard so many words for that, I guess you could turn any word into meaning "cool" LOL

Quoting SeanandNoahsmom:

 Yes they think it means the same as beautiful or nice looking. What do you mean by something being "sick" means cool?

I am wondering if I am in the dark ages.

Quoting frndlyfn:

Have you asked them what they think it means?   I am still confused on how something being "sick"means it is cool.  I never was one for slang.

 

[nickellmomof2]

I had a women yesterday look at my 18 month old DS wave and say "hi, sexy!"  Made me raise an eyebrow.  We just ignored her...it was a little weird.  But to answer your question, yes I think "sexy" is used now to compliment and say someone is beautiful or good looking.  I still think it's weird.

[RaizingBoyz]

My boys too have learned this word from the same song - they love the song! And it is pretty funny to watch them dance to it. I asked DS (age 8) one day if he knew what sexy meant and his response was "hot", so I said what does "hot" mean, and he said "pretty".

I don't know how I feel about it. I dont remember knowing what "sexy"meant at age 8, but the times and music were different then.

[soymujer]

My 7 year old was singing "I"m sexy and I know it"  Yep, I put a stop to that!