Parenting Logic
Caribbean parents put this on babies when they’re hot.
What is baby powder?
According to Caribbean parents, this many eggs is too much.
What is 6 bomborassclaat bomboclaat eggs?
In Caribbean culture, this word usually refers to an older woman or aunt.
What is tanty?
This is the Jamaican name for papaya.
What is pawpaw?
If someone sweeps your foot, this will supposedly happen.
What is you won’t get married?
Parents believe this can fix colds, headaches, and bad behavior.
What is tea?
What happens if someone sweeps your foot?
What is you won’t get married
What Caribbean slang term, especially in Trinidad, means someone is nosey?
What is maco?
Parents were afraid to give you this fruit before you came of age.
What is guinep?
Sitting on this is believed to stop your growth.
What is a pillow?
This is applied to your chest, nose, & what feels like your whole body, whether you’re sick or not.
What is Vicks?
This question causes fights over chores and responsibilities.
What is “Why I haffi do everything?”
This word means you’re being rude or bold.
What is fresh?
This frozen drink is sold in plastic bags to kids.
What is suck-suck?
This is said to bring bad luck indoors.
What is opening an umbrella inside?
Parents say this right before discipline starts.
What is “Come yah!”?
This argument starts when someone challenges an elder’s authority.
What is “Who yuh tink yuh a talk to?”
This phrase means trouble is coming.
What is “Watch yuhself”?
This is usually inside a suck-suck bag.
What is juice or Kool-Aid?
Whistling at night is said to call these.
What are duppies / spirits?
This phrase means you should already know better.
What is “Yuh have sense!”?
This causes silence at the table.
What is “Who cooked this?” 😬
This word is used for someone who talks too much.
What is chatty chatty?
This happens when the ice cream truck comes by.
What is kids running outside barefoot? 😂
Parents say doing this causes rain.
What is washing your hair before an event?