Playing Scrabble with our three boys, we evened up the teams.  Four teams:  my wife, my teen, my two elementary school boys, and me.

As we took turns around the table, action stopped as we reached the young team of elementary school kids.  Overhearing pieces of their conversation, they were obviously concerned about using a word.  Was it legal?  Was it allowed?  Would they land into trouble?

Eventually, we urged them to at least try the word.  Any sins would be pardoned.  Hesitantly, our 8-year-old played off of the letter “S.”  S-E-X.

Boys, no need to be worried.  A well played “X” should never be a source of shame.