But even putting aside the gender stuff, our discussion of this topic lead to me to learn that there are plenty of legit, evidence-based reasons why it’s downright healthy to let ‘er rip—andwent on a hunt to get added weapons in my argument with my husband? Yes, I did. Heck, this is how we solve most problems; I dig into the research and serve it up on a platter of righteousness. Doesn’t everyone?
of gas a day to keep from being bloated, says Jenifer Lightdale, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester who chairs the Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition for the American Academy of Pediatrics. While that amount can certainly vary person to person, both kids and adults should be allowed to pass gas when necessary by farting or burping, says Lightdale.
I'm fine with asking girls to act like ladies. What I'm not ok with is letting boys off the hook: BeAGentleman ! No one, boy or girl, should be farting loudly in public. Stop reducing to the lowest common denominator; teach boys to be mannerly, not girls to be vulgar!
What pigs.
Many times we teach things that are unintentional but leaving a legacy has to be intentional. Glad this mom is doing it! Let them rip! Lol
My son is already an expert on this. He farts and says 'Excuse me' period.