Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 20:21     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
My kids are unsurprised by what their parents say.

However, I was pretty sheepish when I learned that we were considered "pervs" for watching Bridgerton when children were in the house and could hear. They discussed this with their friends and felt that was worth an "Ewww".
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 20:20     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Share a swear or epithet (asterisks) that your kids would be shocked if you said EVEN if you were repeating what someone else said.

Was watching a movie with my 14yo, and she missed what someone said. I repeated it and she was FLOORED that I said it out loud. Even though I wasn’t saying it, I was repeating it. Whether or not your kids hear you swear, I’m talking about, even if you *read it aloud in literature or an article. Or repeat it instead of referring to it.

The word the movie said, and I repeated was f**. Movie was The Breakfast Club


I know exactly what line you're talking about! The TV version substituted "failed youth" and it's hilarious.


When mine watched it as a 12 year old they were not phased by the original dialogue. They did however think that Bender was very mean.


That interesting and odd. He's traditionally the underdog in the movie and most liked, with Emilio and Ringworm being a tie for second.

The principal is the "villian" in the movie. He has horns!

And darn those doors with faulty screws falling out!
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 20:16     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Anonymous wrote:Share a swear or epithet (asterisks) that your kids would be shocked if you said EVEN if you were repeating what someone else said.

Was watching a movie with my 14yo, and she missed what someone said. I repeated it and she was FLOORED that I said it out loud. Even though I wasn’t saying it, I was repeating it. Whether or not your kids hear you swear, I’m talking about, even if you *read it aloud in literature or an article. Or repeat it instead of referring to it.

The word the movie said, and I repeated was f**. Movie was The Breakfast Club


I know exactly what line you're talking about! The TV version substituted "failed youth" and it's hilarious.


When mine watched it as a 12 year old they were not phased by the original dialogue. They did however think that Bender was very mean.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 18:30     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Anonymous wrote:They're not shocked at swears. They don't want to hear their parents swear.

But yes, some of them are shocked at the racism and sexism of entertainment from previous eras. Thank goodness!


They are just surprised when a parent first starts swearing around an offspring.
Most kids are shocked, but more amused, at older racist and sexist jokes, and love the edginess of them now. Forbidden fruit is always more popular!
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 18:27     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
My teens say C**T like it’s a good thing. I still freak out every time.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 18:26     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
They're not shocked at swears. They don't want to hear their parents swear.

But yes, some of them are shocked at the racism and sexism of entertainment from previous eras. Thank goodness!
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 18:23     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Anonymous wrote:The F word is standard in our adult word so no big deal. The C word is still shocking unless you’re British.


Seriously? Your world uses homophobic insults on the reg?
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 17:57     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
I think the "gen" exacerbates shock because older gens heard the word maybe even used it then learned it was not right to do and stopped.
Younger gens seldom heard it never used it.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 17:34     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
The F word is standard in our adult word so no big deal. The C word is still shocking unless you’re British.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 17:19     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Anonymous wrote:Share a swear or epithet (asterisks) that your kids would be shocked if you said EVEN if you were repeating what someone else said.

Was watching a movie with my 14yo, and she missed what someone said. I repeated it and she was FLOORED that I said it out loud. Even though I wasn’t saying it, I was repeating it. Whether or not your kids hear you swear, I’m talking about, even if you *read it aloud in literature or an article. Or repeat it instead of referring to it.

The word the movie said, and I repeated was f**. Movie was The Breakfast Club


We never censored free speech.
Just taught that there is a time and place for certain words and to use them sparingly for maximum effect.

There are no words that are forbidden or shocking though.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 15:51     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
I am confused what the "gen" this has to do with this
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 15:17     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Yeah. Things like what is said is Blazing Saddles get a rise out of my DD more so than my son. I think my son gets the humor more than my DD.

She just doesn't get some of the stuff in Tarantino movies meanwhile my son and I just watched Inglorious Basterds the other night and really enjoyed it.

FWIW, she's 16 and he's 19, so there is some age difference.

I think back to watch things like Blazing Saddles, the Producers, Life of Brian. Even recently Book of Mormon.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 15:15     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what planet you're living on, but teens are swimming in swear words on social media and entertainment. Schools are replete with swear words. Mostly the F word.

But some teens don't want to hear their *parents* say them. It makes them uncomfortable, because they're young enough to think that their parents are supposed to be incredibly responsible, mature authority figures on pedestals. That's a normal developmental phase, OP. It will pass!




Hello, I know this.
I asked is there one that your kids would be shocked by coming from your mouth. Any or all?

For example, I don’t swear mix but my kid wouldn’t be floored if I did, especially if I were angry.

But she was completely shocked at this word leaving my mouth, even though it was describing the part of the movie she missed.

Your answer?


Reading comprehension is your friend.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 14:15     Subject: Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
Anonymous wrote:It’s not ok for anyone to use the n word.


Agreed. Either everyone can use it or no one can. But screw anyone that thinks black people can say a word that white people can't. Language is free and belongs to everyone.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2025 13:51     Subject: Re:Swears Gen X/Gen A is shocked by
N word
R word
F (3 letter word)