Language, language!

In several of my peers blogs I've noticed a recurring theme. Language. Some of my classmates agree that the bad language in the media is just "too much," others have resigned themselves to the idea that such language is just a part of our culture and cannot be avoided. I'd like to give my opinion on the subject.

First of all, swearing is NOT a natural part of our language. People have taken words that used to have completely different meanings (i.e. slut used to mean a candle holder) and turned them into insults. It's unnecessary, and half of it doesn't even make SENSE!

Second of all, CHILDREN! Yes, it is the parent's responsibility to sheild their children from R rated films and music written in poor taste... but it's society's responsibility to make that possible for the parents to do! When you drive down the street blasting Eminem on top volume... do you take into consideration the small children walking home from school? Kids are like sponges... I would know. My three year old gets on the bus with me every morning, and we're surrounded by teengers on their way to school. You would be amazed at the words he picks up on a half-hour bus ride from our apartment to his daycare. Can you imagine the embarassment of dropping him off with his teachers one morning and hearing him repeat things like "f***" or "bulls***" when the kid isn't even old enough to spell his own name yet? How does that make ME look as his parent? I can't avoid him hearing those things unless other people help as well.

My opinion is this. If you want to swear, listen to inappropriate music or share a film on your iphone on top volume, do so in an appropriate setting. I'm not going to say that I never let a bad word slip out when I stub my toe at home (or, more recently, spill an entire glass of grape juice on my freshly cleaned carpet), but you're not going to hear me standing in front of a bunch of small children cursing like there's no tomorrow. Respect the people around you! Turn down your music, and turn down the dial on your OWN volume as well. Little kids don't need to hear that, and frankly... it doesn't make you look like you've got a good grasp of the english language when you f**king talk like f**king this about every f**king thing.

End rant.