Can someone explain why using the word fuck typed out registers in a comparison to the other social problems mentioned- sending a cruel text, intentionally excluding someone from a group for no reason. There is cruelty and exclusion which are major concerns with clear meaning involved, and victims, and there is use of a word of extremely…
Can someone explain why using the word fuck typed out registers in a comparison to the other social problems mentioned- sending a cruel text, intentionally excluding someone from a group for no reason. There is cruelty and exclusion which are major concerns with clear meaning involved, and victims, and there is use of a word of extremely unstable meaning. Kids using slang they don’t understand the literal meaning of in order to express themselves more fully or appear more mature is a natural part of growing up finding self expression and socializing. Now if it were a slur…or something with a stable meaning and a targeted victimized group involved I would completely see the cause for concern. The word fuck is not in itself aggressive violent or cruel even when uttered by kids. It would completely depend on the context. It’s not even comparable to the other social problems of pre teens mentioned all of which imply victims on the receiving end of cruel behavior.
if they shouted it into the sky I wouldn't care. I just don't want to know about it! I just grew up in a kids-don't-swear-in-front-of-adults family and it was ingrained in me.
some of these kids *are* using slurs too sadly. I'm not saying these terms are the same or there is a guarantee that if your kid says fuck they say other things. But the language stuff is very bracing for first time prudes like me.
I grew up in that kind of household too and I often fantasized about what could have been if my parents had encouraged me to express myself fully at home in their presence using all the tools humans have available including our language. I think it could’ve been great for me to know that words are ok and emotion is ok.
I get that it might be jarring but i think it’s a positive thing if your kids are getting more facility with language and able to express themselves. Slurs are completely different
I showed my kid Eddie Izzard's dressed to kill the other week and forgot how much casual 'For Fucks sake!' is in it. My husband knows I'm the swear-ier one but even he was like, we cannot let the 11yr old say 'oh for fucks sake!' constantly, please rein in it 😂🤦♀️
My girls (ages 8 and 2) have both dropped f-bombs on a number of occasions, as well as other casual profanity. It's the universal adjective.
I'm blaming their father (he's a lawyer and they are worse than sailors when it comes to profanity.) I put that in the category of "watch your language" and "don't repeat that at school." Thus far, we haven't haven't had big issues with that.
Can someone explain why using the word fuck typed out registers in a comparison to the other social problems mentioned- sending a cruel text, intentionally excluding someone from a group for no reason. There is cruelty and exclusion which are major concerns with clear meaning involved, and victims, and there is use of a word of extremely unstable meaning. Kids using slang they don’t understand the literal meaning of in order to express themselves more fully or appear more mature is a natural part of growing up finding self expression and socializing. Now if it were a slur…or something with a stable meaning and a targeted victimized group involved I would completely see the cause for concern. The word fuck is not in itself aggressive violent or cruel even when uttered by kids. It would completely depend on the context. It’s not even comparable to the other social problems of pre teens mentioned all of which imply victims on the receiving end of cruel behavior.
if they shouted it into the sky I wouldn't care. I just don't want to know about it! I just grew up in a kids-don't-swear-in-front-of-adults family and it was ingrained in me.
some of these kids *are* using slurs too sadly. I'm not saying these terms are the same or there is a guarantee that if your kid says fuck they say other things. But the language stuff is very bracing for first time prudes like me.
I grew up in that kind of household too and I often fantasized about what could have been if my parents had encouraged me to express myself fully at home in their presence using all the tools humans have available including our language. I think it could’ve been great for me to know that words are ok and emotion is ok.
I get that it might be jarring but i think it’s a positive thing if your kids are getting more facility with language and able to express themselves. Slurs are completely different
I showed my kid Eddie Izzard's dressed to kill the other week and forgot how much casual 'For Fucks sake!' is in it. My husband knows I'm the swear-ier one but even he was like, we cannot let the 11yr old say 'oh for fucks sake!' constantly, please rein in it 😂🤦♀️
My girls (ages 8 and 2) have both dropped f-bombs on a number of occasions, as well as other casual profanity. It's the universal adjective.
I'm blaming their father (he's a lawyer and they are worse than sailors when it comes to profanity.) I put that in the category of "watch your language" and "don't repeat that at school." Thus far, we haven't haven't had big issues with that.
I personally think that’s adorable. They’re expressive!
...until your toddler is calling another driver a "fucking idiot" in traffic...:D
HAHAHAHAHA-i love it....