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What is up with the quotation marks?

Why do people use quotation marks when they talk about their kids sometimes. For example, my seven-year-old daughter loves to arm wrestle with me. A lot of grown-ups would still say that she is “strong “. Why wouldn’t I just say that my kiddo is strong?

Also, why do people put the words for a kid after their sentences. For example, my four-year-old child likes to have races with me down the hall. A lot of adults would say that my toddler runs fast, for a kid. Why wouldn’t I just say that my four-year-old daughter is fast?

Also why do grown-ups respond with OK. Sure. Kid. Isn’t it dismissive? An example would be when my toddler stands next to me and says that they are really tall, why would I respond with OK. Sure. Kid.? it sounds a little dismissive don’t you think?
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
It was meant to indicate stress on the word. However it should have been either CAPITALIZED, underlined or emboldened. Depending on the stress desired.

People are lazy and quotes are easier.

Yelling STOP would be such a case of extreme stress.
MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
I have no idea

 
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