Retard - By Definition

re·tard

[ri-tahrd, for 1–3, 5; ree-tahrd for 4] Show IPA

verb (used with object)

1.

to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede.

verb (used without object)

2.

to be delayed.

 

: slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development or academic progress 

 

Just wanted you all to be aware of what retard really means. It doesn't mean:

 

It doesn't mean stupid

It isn't a way to describe an object that doesn't do what you want it to do

It isn't a person whose ideas you don't agree with

It isn't some slang word that has no effect on someone

 

 

What it really is, by definition...My Daughter. 

 

Think before you speak and make sure you aren't speaking to me or around me when you decide to use that word.

 

***I am not speaking to you directly, just those people who use it as part of their every day language. 

 

I challenge all of you to make a difference as well and take the "retard" word out of their vocabulary. If offends you, tell them! Not stand by and let it happen.