Are you uncomfortable saying the devils name infront of your kids?

I hosted a friend for a play date. Her husband asked me about a jazz musician called Robert Johnson. Robert Johnson is a man who is believed to have sold his soul to the devil. So when I responded to my friends husband saying I’ve heard about that tale and it’s creepy. My mom friend was like, “can we not say that name infront of my son?” meaning the devil.

The kids were nearby playing and minding their business. So I told her but the kids will grow up and hear that word. Our kids are four and honestly I didn’t think it’s an issue because at that age, they don’t really understand abstract thinking.

My friend then said, “well, I don’t want you to say that name because this is supposed to be a safe space.” Now for some reason it irritated me because I felt like I have to censor myself. I also honestly felt embarrassed because her saying she wants a safe space just made me feel like I’m trying not to create one. Prior to that, my babysitter was taking a photo of my son with hers and she told them to say “cheese.” My friend told my babysitter, “I told tell my son to say cheese when taking pictures because it feels like I’m controlling his life. I only take candid pictures.”

It just feels like almost every other play date, there are like these little ridiculous rules. Now am I being sensitive and overthinking things or is this normal? I mean how do you even address or handle such a friendship?

Thank you!