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“Kid’s Club” vs. “Kids’ Club” vs. “Kids Club”

October 27th, 2007, by Kirk Mahoney
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I saw all three of these at a fitness center.

Problem:
Inconsistent use of a possessive apostrophe makes it meaningless.

Explanation:
“Kid’s Club” says that there is one kid and that he or she has a club. “Kids’ Club” says that there are many kids and that they have a club. “Kids Club” says that there is a club for kids.

Solution:
Know why you’re using a possessive apostrophe.

Copyright © 2007 Kirk Mahoney, Ph.D.

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