Is it okay for a mother to call her daughter a bitch and a whore and use such language with her? Is it right for any parent to do so with any child? I've noticed that sometimes these things are normalized in certain cultures (not all or any particular one so please don't get offended, I'm only speaking of what I've observed in my culture and what some of my friends have told me about their experiences). Do you feel that this is right or only conditionally right? I'm only wondering for now and future reference. To be quite honest, use of these words have sworn me off kids and men forever. I'm scared that I'll treat my kids the same way and I feel dirty around men, as if I shouldn't be in close contact with or having a relationship. Any tips to help or personal experience is greatly appreciated. If it helps, I'm 19, soon to be 20 and African American.