Do you say something when someone uses a lot of profanity around children?

[Anonymous]

No, I would not say anything, and 4 is way too old to just repeat anything a kid hears.

I swear in front of my kids on occasion and they know better than to repeat it past age 2.

[Anonymous]

I do say something. I ask them to please be respectful of others. Profanity in public is low class.

[Anonymous]

Frankly I don’t see the issue. It’s your job to parent your kid and make sure they don’t repeat. I don’t mind cursing

[Anonymous]

Is it a waiting room for a kid-based place, like a ballet school or pediatrician's office, or is it a waiting room for like a restaurant or law firm?

If it's a kid-based place, I would say something. But I'm super confrontational.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It isn't their job to raise your kid. Not every space is kid friendly.

Found the foul mouth curser! Look the op isn't asking the curser to raise their kid just show some respect.

I wouldn't approach any stranger because who knows what they would do but, I would talk to the receptionist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would be too chicken, but profanity really, really bothers me. It’s inherently rude, which now seems to be our culture’s thing. Drives me bonkers.

I am a pretty consistent profanity user. G-d, fck, mo-fo, but I also hold doors. Offer to walk people to theirs cars with my umbrella if they dont have one. Bring my older neighbors trash can onto her porch most weeks. My almost 3 year is very polite kid. He consistently says thank you, bless you, youre welcome, thank you for helping me, etc.

I assume I am judged by people like yourself who think its rude, but it is my vice of choice and at the end of the day, it doesnt endanger anyone.

This is me as well, and I'd add that profanity is a huge pressure release for me. It helps me to be able to call a mo-fo a mo-fo. When I have to use euphemisms, I will, but I don't like it.

People do so many terrible things in this world. Sometimes the most polite people with the cleanest language are doing some alarmingly f**ked up things to other people. Give me a rude person over a liar, a user, a manipulator, an abuser, any day of the week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would be too chicken, but profanity really, really bothers me. It’s inherently rude, which now seems to be our culture’s thing. Drives me bonkers.

I am a pretty consistent profanity user. G-d, fck, mo-fo, but I also hold doors. Offer to walk people to theirs cars with my umbrella if they dont have one. Bring my older neighbors trash can onto her porch most weeks. My almost 3 year is very polite kid. He consistently says thank you, bless you, youre welcome, thank you for helping me, etc.

I assume I am judged by people like yourself who think its rude, but it is my vice of choice and at the end of the day, it doesnt endanger anyone.

This is me as well, and I'd add that profanity is a huge pressure release for me. It helps me to be able to call a mo-fo a mo-fo. When I have to use euphemisms, I will, but I don't like it.

People do so many terrible things in this world. Sometimes the most polite people with the cleanest language are doing some alarmingly f**ked up things to other people. Give me a rude person over a liar, a user, a manipulator, an abuser, any day of the week.

Well yeah. It's simply impolite to do in public and certainly around children. I don't think you are a horrible person but it IS rude.

[Anonymous]

Say nothing. Not worth the conflict.

[Anonymous]

No of course not - why in the world would I think I can control what someone else says. Its my job to teach my child what is appropriate behavior and why (use it as a lesson!) not to control what other people do

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No of course not - why in the world would I think I can control what someone else says. Its my job to teach my child what is appropriate behavior and why (use it as a lesson!) not to control what other people do

+1

You can't control other people, and the sooner that is learned, the better, OP. You can control your reaction. Period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tell the office staff quietly. I never engage loud, crazy people but I’ve definitely asked those in charge for help.

OP gave no indication that the guy was either loud or crazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would be too chicken, but profanity really, really bothers me. It’s inherently rude, which now seems to be our culture’s thing. Drives me bonkers.

How so?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it a waiting room for a kid-based place, like a ballet school or pediatrician's office, or is it a waiting room for like a restaurant or law firm?

If it's a kid-based place, I would say something. But I'm super confrontational.

Yes, I think location matters. In my neighborhood, people bring their kids to the beer garden. I consider that an adult-centric venue, and would ignore anyone who asked me not to swear there. If you're hanging around waiting for Music Together to begin, then by all means remind people that little pitchers have big ears.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I would not say anything, and 4 is way too old to just repeat anything a kid hears.

I swear in front of my kids on occasion and they know better than to repeat it past age 2.

What, seriously? Past age 2 . You must have one compliant kid. How is this done?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is me as well, and I'd add that profanity is a huge pressure release for me. It helps me to be able to call a mo-fo a mo-fo. When I have to use euphemisms, I will, but I don't like it.

NP here. Would you need this in a waiting room - you couldn't wait until you were in a less public place? I find that interesting.