I said to one of them, 'Look after the baby, I've got washing,' because we've got washable nappies. I said, 'Look after the baby. Entertain her, do some words,' because she's saying words, 'Do any words.' So I came back after I scrapped all the stuff off, and he was going, 'Say, 'Wigan Athletic!''
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A parent recounts a funny mix-up involving a baby and nappies.
- In plain terms
- She left the baby with someone who taught sports chants instead of words.
- What can you take from it?
- Caregivers may surprise you with what they teach.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do kids learn from caregivers?
Another view
It's an isolated personal story.
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