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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I still have a strong memory of something similar on the metro over 10 years ago. A dad and his little kid (probably also around 4 or 5) were sitting together and two teenage boys got on and sat behind them. They were loudly conversing, using a lot profanity, not to be provocative, but clearly just part of their normal interaction. The dad waited until close to when he was going to get off, turned to them nicely and said something like "You know, my son really looks up to teenagers like you. He was really excited when you got on the train and sat by us. He listens to every word you say. Just something to think about when you choose your language in front of little ears." The boys sat up a little straighter and ended up having a nice little exchange with the dad and son. No one was shamed, and it was a nice little interaction to witness.[/quote]

That was a perfectly appropriate way to handle it, but at the end of the day, that was an adult speaking to kids (teens) about other kids.  That's not going to work with adults, it would be incredibly condescending and weird.[/quote]

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