Mixing Words

To get my kids to eat their food and drink their milk, I again told them they were athletes and needed to eat. My daughter asked, "Is that someone who doesn't believe in God?" I laughed, and then explained that she was referring to an atheist. The "ath" beginning in both words tripped her up, I think. Such mistakes by kids are understandable. They are still developing their language skills and expanding their vocabulary. With time and practice, they will get better.