So Much Bad Language

Sometimes it's small vocabulary but my son swears a lot. Friggin this is a euphemism for the other f word. This is normal language for his circle of friends. They are all in their 20s in the Air Force and the f word pops up every sentence or two. His dad also swears a lot and has all his life. I see no reason for this there are other ways add intensity to a conversation not nearly so unbecoming.

I agree Alvin, especially with your theory about them having a limited vocabulary. Definitely! It's much easier for them to just re-use the words we've all heard that (nowdays) they think THEY invented lol.

I know Alvin and I feel exactly the same, but what can you do. Kids have changed and other people's kids we can't have any influence over - or so it seems. I love that you have the same values as my Dad did. He just didn't think it was necessary and we kids grew up not swearing. I still don't.

I think its more of we live in a society where parents take less time w/nor really care what their kids, kids they hang around. What gets me is the lack of shame they feel if u look at them w/a disgruntled expression. They choose those words rather than use another...

All types of people cuss so no it doesn't have to do with education.It is just people being uncouth.

I respect when someone attempts to find another (calmer, civil) way to communicate a point, though some situations are done justice only through less beautiful words.

I think profanity is used too often. I was raised in a household where no profanity was used and to this day very rarely is it acceptable.



I think profanity has its time and place. I don't agree with it being used to describe every little thing. Or used over and over all day long. Then the person using it appears to be ignorant since they don't know any other word to explain their thoughts. On the other hand, I do think in certain instances can be acceptable to accentuate a point about something that you feel passionate about. If used only rarely then the profane subject matter really stands out.

First let me say I agree, and find people who spout profanity to be pitable and don't give them much respect.

But I laughed when reading Kiwigirl's comment about kids repeating "like Parrots" because my former husband adopted a Blue Amazon Parrot to save it's life because it's former owner had thought it was funny to teach him all the bad words he knew. And brother he knew some my ex had to look up! It was near impossible to find him a home. He is no longer suited to be a family bird. Sort of funny in a sad sort of way.

I believe dirty words are a bad habit and the people that use them think that's the only way they can get anyone's attention (very insecure people). I believe men and boys think it is macho to cuss and use it mistakenly to impress others.

You sound like a real gentleman, alvin. They aren't always easy to find. :)

I remember in the 60s when the F word was making its debut to my area, my father told all his children that it showed a lack of intelligence and vocabulary. It's sad to say, but 50 years later, he would be disappointed in his grandsons and their generation. The F word it used so frequently when groups of young adults gather. It is their "hip/slang" word. Sadly, I hear parents saying it just as much as the kids.

Yes I thought I may have had one or two ,criticising my comment.

I have found that people who have to express themselves with such language simply don't have the intelligence to speak otherwise.Our society has lowered it's standards to the point where it seems there aren't any..Some censorship in the media(entertainment)is needed.

About a month ago I lectured to my Kids (approx. 30-40) that I bus to school during the week. Being tired of hearing the cussing and swearing daily; I prayed to God and said let it be His words that I speak. And I asked them after getting their attention; why do you think people swear? After numerous answers; I told them that I respect all of them but listen up? The reason people swear including your Mom, Dad,Sister and Brother is because they are 'Ignorant'; they don't know any other words to express their feelings. And after I made that statement from that day on; rarely was there any more cussing and day to day swearing. I even seen some drastic changes in their attitude and how they spoke to me and others.Life is good; I love my kids and willing to get involved to make a difference!

God is good!

I agree. It doesn't take a cuss word to get a point across but so many think so and I'm really tired of the *F word among others.

Not only that ~ the parents (and I use that word VERY loosely) , seem to take pleasure in the fact that Little Bobby or Sue can repeat , like parrots , all the colourful language that they themselves define their lifestyles by.

It's disgusting to hear kids that aren't even ten years old running around with the potty tied under their chins instead of their backsides.And it comes from their parents all right ~ ignorance is NOT bliss.