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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You get to decide.  It’s up to you.  I don’t like it because it gives off an impression of ignorance, classlessness and disrespect —things I believe are all lost on today’s youth.

Lead by example.  If you swear, they’re going to swear.  If you don’t swear, they still might try it (kids on the school bus and at school, WOW) but if you tell them to stop, they’ll respect you and stop, as long as you practice what you preach.

In addition, no calling adults by their first name.  Mr/Mrs/Ms to everyone.  Whenever I refer to one of their friend’s parents, I always say “Mr/Mrs/Ms” so-and-so.  It helps build the habit.

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[b]This is completely bizarre. Are you living in 1950? My kid calls their teachers by their first names. The students at her school are the most kind and respectful kids I have ever encountered - even the middle-schoolers.[/b][/quote]

No, because your children will go out into the world and behave inappropriately in a number of settings.  My children do not call their teachers by their first name and especially not at college (a subject of a long thread here).  And they know when to say thank you and when to send a thank you note.  And NO, we've checked them on swearing so they don't offend others in the workplace.  There are a hundred other places you can yell "jesuschrist" but not in the workplace.  Teach your children the rules.[/quote]

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