An interesting topic to be sure.
I'm all for having the right to say what I want, when I want, how I want. I'm also all for everyone else being able to ignore me or leave the area of my presence.
That being said, I also
try to watch myself because I know some people are actually offended by foul language. I'm better at controlling my outbursts now then was I then, and I'll be even better at it later.
Those who say using profanity is for the weak minded just dinnae get it. Many a time the proper, creative use of profanity is much more effective and efficient than the most eloquently written/spoken fillibuster. The more creative it is the more points it scores.
Cussing is also a major release for frustration. Some things just require the use of expletives.
For the children, I have to go with Hangtime. Go build a little cubicle for your child so you can shelter them from real life for the rest of thier life. The question is not "Will they be exposed to it?" but "When will they be exposed to it?" It
will happen. Go rent any good R rated action flick and you've just exposed them to it. Most PG-13 movies will give them a little taste of it too.
The answer is "How will they deal with it when they're exposed to it?" Yeah, I know, the answer to a question is a question. Oh well, everyone already thinks I'm nuts
I have a 3-1/2 year old daughter and twins due in October. As my children grow I will teach them when it's appropiate and when it's not, along with the proper use of it (much to the chagrin of thier mother
)
And hblair, when someone's a f**kin idiot and needs to be reminded of that, I'll remind them of it, in person, on the phone, or over the net (like I said, I'm nuts
)
[This message has been edited by CavemanJ (edited 03-24-2000).]
