http://frydman.co.uk/in-the-wars/ Dan and Alison on the couch of life Tue, 22 May 2012 14:28:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 http://frydman.co.uk/in-the-wars/#comment-3597 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:18:06 +0000 http://frydman.co.uk/in-the-wars/#comment-3597 I also was brought up on the phrase "in the wars." Not one that I've used on my kids yet as I'm hoping (coward that I am) to avoid protracted conversations about what war is. And why. If we appeared crying and injured or sniffing and bleary-eyed as children we were always asked "what's worst with you?" The instant and unconditional sympathy implied in the question was always a comfort, as was the permission to complain. It's not a phrase I've heard people using recently. Could we bring it back? I also was brought up on the phrase “in the wars.” Not one that I’ve used on my kids yet as I’m hoping (coward that I am) to avoid protracted conversations about what war is. And why.
If we appeared crying and injured or sniffing and bleary-eyed as children we were always asked “what’s worst with you?” The instant and unconditional sympathy implied in the question was always a comfort, as was the permission to complain. It’s not a phrase I’ve heard people using recently. Could we bring it back?

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