Swearing on Public Broadcasting.

[Buddy]

I notice that arse and ****** are now accepted on daytime and nighttime T.V and radio

I personally dont have a problem with that.I have always told my two that if they MUST swear do not do it in front of an adult or a teacher.Lets face we all know they are going to do it and if you think not get your head out the clouds!!

Now my two are adults I will not tolerate F Or C word not that they really chance it.

Am I a hypocrite or is there a point where you draw a line in the sand and it turns your stomach to hear your bairns coming out with filth?

I am talking teenage/ adult here - if it was a kiddie then thats different.

[Buddy]

xxxxxx starts with b and ends with r so it was alright for Rod Stewart to say it yesterday on Des and Mel and no apology given.Mmmmmm?

[VINNY100_2]

****** Buddy!!!!I Teanagers swear.....!!!!if thats the only thing there doing...then your ...lucky!!!....(:-)

[Buddy]

Here Vinny get it right pal I did say to my two swear but dont dont do it front of teachers and other adults.I'm not a sucker bud!!

I personally dont like casual swearing from my two - lack of respect to me.|f they are wound up I let it go - it depends on the circumstances but certainly not in everyday language - not on your nelly!!!

[VINNY100_2]

Would it really make them bad teenagers if they swore.Teenagers are just expressing a bit of freedom.its..natural..its..there age..!"no i would not like my 2 to mention the c**t word in front of my mum..and they wouldnt..but..she..finds..and likes them because there.. natural.and yes they do mildly swear.they've got no hangups..and there good kids!!! I just think that you should lighten up a bit....your teenagers are gonna be adults soon..and they might not appreciate what youve taught them..just remember..be..nice..to..your..kids..!!!there the ones who pick your nursing Home...(-:)

[Buddy]

Vinny - I think we have crossed paths cos you have really agreed with me.There is a time and and a place and unless I'm wrong you agree the C word is not acceptable - if you have respect.

[jno]

agree, Buddy. I only swear at my computer when it misbehaves, never at people, family or not. You're right, it's about respect.

[silly moo]

I really hate casual use of foul language.
I know most ,if not all, teenagers / young people swear. I also swear.
However I agree that there is a time and place for it.

Also if you use really bad language ALL the time what word do you use when you REALLY REALLY feel the need to swear?

[undercovers]

they said sh*t on richard and judy the other day - no one mentioned it and just carried on. I think our acceptance of swearing has increased dramatically - not sure if this is a bad thing or whether it really doesn't matter (words a word etc).

But on a little aside i am ashamed to say that i am one of those annoying people at swears semi-constantly at with my partner and friends (not at random members of the public or within their ear shot) BUT at times of great stress (e.g. then i stood on a bit of wood with a nail poking up through it the other day - in my bare feet!!) I find myself saying "oh blimey - sugar the hurt oooo crikey that stings" - strange that eh?

[gastwo]

Not really in answer to Buddys question, but as an observation - For twenty years or so I was in various locations around the world (Indonesia, Nigeria, and Colombia to name three) Training indigeneous operators on Petrochem plants. Every national we came across was amazed at the swearing amongst British expatriots. When we translated the anglo-saxon words and expressions for them they asked why did we use those words?. I then asked myself, why? Since then I try to think before swearing...

[Supernick]

I don't have any children of my own, but growing up I don't think I ever uttered even one swear word in front of my parents, because it was just one of their 'things' that they really hate. Now in my twenties I still cringe if there is a particularly strong bout of profanity in a film we might be watching etc Of course when I'm not around them I swear copiously with friends and aquaintances, but there's a time and a place., and whilst I wouldn't be a hardline as my parents were, I'd expect my kids not to swear in my presence and certainly not to me. That may all change of course if/when I have children ;)

I may be in the minority but I love a good swear, and in context it can really amuse me, or relieve tension!

[Buddy]

I am not an angel BTW - I could make a sailor blush but I have never sworn in front of my parents - not ever - but I firmly believe it shows that if I have same control in front of them why do I do it in the first place.I also - like undercovers - when jamming my finger in door or stubbing my toe shout out "o ya bandit" or "oya - that was sore"Strange.

IMO - there is a time and place for everything - just cant believe how lax the TV is now - although Alex Ferguson got pulled up for saying bol**cks and I didnt even perceive that as a swear word.

[robunibumuk]

personally i think it's not that bad to actually swaer with exception of the c word the t word and the f word as long as your not directing it at someone. for example i swear in front of my mum and dad but never swear directly at them.

[pega]

did you see Eastenders tonight thurs 17th Ian Beale partner is it Jane swore , she took her coat off a peg in the cafe and swore did anyone notice it ?

[Buddy]

Never watch it pega - it is becoming so commonplace now that you almost take it for granted.I dont mind but children are watching or at least rattling around and are picking this up a tad early IMO.What happened to the watershed?

[paddy_36]

Interesting debate, good post Buddy!

I've noticed for a while that quite a few of the 'milder' swear words (like the ones you mention) are fairly common on TV/Radio nowadays. I've heard cr*p, b***er, b****cks, balls and arse on daytime radio. I've no problem with that, I'm glad in a way that things aren't so strict in the media anymore.

I think it sounds awful when I hear people, teens and adults, swearing indiscriminately in normal conversation, but I'm not offended by it...that's just how some people speak nowadays. Like you, Buddy, I wouldn't want my children (if/when I have any!) to be swearing in front of other adults and teachers. I find it disrespectful. There's a time and a place...

One thing that really sticks in my mind was when Zoe Ball said the f-word on her Radio 1 show. I don't know if any of you heard it, but the reason it sticks in my mind was that it was completely shocking because it was so unexpected. My reaction was one of horror, not because of the word itself but cringing for her and thinking how much trouble she was going to be in...

I think we all have our tolerance levels when it comes to swearing, and what we and our parents consider swearing, our children may not. Like you, Buddy, the f-and c- words would be beyond what I'd be prepared to tolerate. I don't think it's hypocritical to expect your children not to use these words in front of you if you've made it clear you don't want them to.

[Buddy]

Thank you everyone for your contributions.Thanks Paddy (because you fully agreed with me !)

I expected more controversy but it looks like we are all singing from the same song sheet :-)