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Inferiority Complex.
Bad company (friends), T.V. , disobedience to parents , non- participation in church gatherings ,lack of Godly fear etc.

If he is a grown up person his parents are not to be blamed !

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2007-01-31 05:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mummy is not at home 4 · 0 0

What defines a word as being filthy or fowl? Is it the word itself, or the way it is used? Many of the so-called 'foul' language of today were legitimate words in the past. Any word at all can be considered foul, depending on the manner on which it's used. Many different kinds of words have been used as racial slurs, or for degrading a person, etc. I personally do not know why a specific word is chosen, but after it is, and everyone starts acknowledging the new use of the word, that word becomes tarnished, and then called foul. Perhaps a proper way to rephrase your question would be: 'What causes someone to use a language in a filthy or foul manner?'

In reality, there are no foul or filthy words. Any word can be used in a good or bad manner. A use of a word that is not for the normal meaning is called slang. Profanity was the name given to words that have been branded as bad or filthy. It's not actually the words that are bad, but the manner in which they were used, and some of these words are being retracted as profane, and used in a non-insulting or degrading way.

Most of these uses are for racial degradations, and insults. The list can be found below.

2007-01-31 05:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by genocide_angel2000 1 · 0 0

My son uses filthy language. I am a Christian and I have raised my son in a Christian home, where bad language was not and is not allowed. Still, he is a teenager and he has friends and acquaintances who use this language. It is online. It is on tv and in music. It is everywhere. It is no longer shocking to the average American to hear such filth, and many teens today just think of it as "normal" language. I gladly take responsibility for the way I raised my son. It is my job to own up to my mistakes, as well as to feel good about the good job I did in other areas. Still, he has a free will and while I can dole out the discipline when he breaks my "foul language rule", he will choose whether or not the price to be paid for his language is worth it, and he will often consider to himself, that it is. Should I be blamed for this? Nope. He should be. Parents can be blamed if their lack of discipline with their kids showed their kids how to be bullies, or disrespectful and rude, or if parents' didn't teach their kids right from wrong and their kids committed crimes or hurt other people as a result of improper upbringing. When a kid makes a poor choice on the other hand, and they know that their parent would disapprove of their choice because they were raised to make better choices, then nobody but the kid should be blamed for the bad choice that was made.

2007-01-31 05:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 0 0

Poor vocabulary!
Bad training at home!
Equally bad friends!

My father used to look at his children and they knew - without a word coming from him - that he meant business. He never had need of obscenities. If children are taught to express themselves in good language, they will. Many parents don't have the knowledge themselves so how can they teach their children differently.

Some of us - when we go out into the world - make the wrong kinds of friends and start behaving like they do, even though in many instances, we were not raised that way. Suddenly, that becomes the pattern to follow. Instead of making the difference, we adapt. Instead of leading, we follow.

It has been my experience that when they don't have a proper word for what they wish to say - meaning, they do not have a clue as to how to convey a thought adequately - they elect the common vulgarity, which, to them is the norm.

2007-01-31 05:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by SANCHA 5 · 0 0

In the case of children both the parents and the child are to be blamed. Bad language is learned--from TV, from friends, even from parents. If parents don't use bad language and don't tolerate it in the home, their children won't use it there. They may still get around their friends and use bad language and develop bad habits.

I come from a family that did not use bad language and did not tolerate it. Consequently, I don't generally hang out with people who use bad language--it's a turn off to me. My children don't use bad language and also don't gravitate towards people who do for the same reason. And so it goes . . .

2007-01-31 05:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1 0

The use of foul language is an indication of lack of education and the attempt to attract attention to ones self. Whether you can blame that on the parents or not would probably have to be judged on a case by case basis.

2007-01-31 05:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 2 0

The person is to blame. A parent can be the best ever, but when that child goes out by himself, he's going to choose or not to choose bad behavior. A parent can only do so much; as in teach the child right from wrong; set the example, etc., but thats it.

2007-01-31 05:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

First of all, foul language is very subjective. What one person considers to be foul language is nothing of the sort for other people.

Also, no word is by its nature a 'dirty' word. Not even the Bible tells you what words are offensive. Some people think the Bible says you can't use the name of God as a dirty word, but what the Bible says is:

*You must not misuse the name of Yahweh your God, for Yahweh will not leave unpunished anyone who uses his name for what is false." - Deuteronomy 5:11

This means that you can't swear an oath using God's name (something that was very common in Biblical times, as people didn't write contracts back then, and everything was done orally) that you know to be false. You can't swear to God to prove that what you say is true if you know it to be false. It says NOTHING about how God's name is used for other purposes, however.

It all depends on what the listener ascribes the nature of the word to be (i.e. only the listener can decide, for him/herself only, whether or not a word is offensive. Even words that a majority of people would deem offensive may not be considered offensive by others in other circumstances.

The problem is not whether a person uses a bad word. The problem is WHEN and WITH WHOM they decide to use it. Certain words are fine to use among friends or family, but not so in business, or with your pastor in church, etc.

EVERYONE uses bad words! According to a recent study, 61% of adolescents and 89% percent of adults swear in public. It's just that people draw the line differently as to what they deem to be offensive under the circumstances. While some people might never use the f-bomb, I would say that a majority of people would deem it appropriate in at least some circumstances.

And again, where do you draw the line? If 'God-Da%#' (changed so as not to offend... :P ) is not acceptable, what about 'Gosh-darn'? The meaning is exactly the same. While some uses of the f-bomb would be deemed offensive by a majority of people, others are more common. Also, many people never use that word, but have no problem altering it and using the modified phrase in exactly the same manner ("that frickin' guy is a jerk!' instead of 'that fu$%ing guy is a jerk', for example). It means exactly the same thing, regardless of the modification.

Also, what is considered a dirty word now may not be considered a bad word in the future (and vice-versa).

For example, in modern times the word piss is usually considered mildly vulgar and somewhat impolite, whereas the King James Bible unblushingly employs it where modern translators would prefer the word urine (2 Kings 18:27; Isa 36:12) or urinate (1 Sam 25:22, 25:34; 1 Kings 14:10, 16:11, 21:21; 2 Kings 9:8).

Or it may mean one thing in one part of the English-speaking word for example, but something different in another:

Where American usage of the word 'C-U-N-T' exclusively refers to either female anatomy or (in extreme cases) an ill-tempered woman, the same word in the UK has attained the status of a gender-neutral insult, akin to 'asshole' (a word that is no longer as strong as before, which is why it's used in television now but not 20 years ago).

Words are not bad. It is people not knowing their audience which is bad. If you are with people who you think might be offended by it, don't use questionable words.

I guess to answer your question, it is the parents' fault for not teaching their kids proper ettiquette when speaking. They should teach their kids to speak differently when speaking to different types of people at different times.

Not because the words are expressly bad, but because some people may think so at a particular time and place in history.

2007-01-31 05:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

It used to be that colorful language, as my mother the English teacher puts it, was used to make a point. I want that book!... or I want that F'ing book! The listener tends to get the point more when the swear word is added.

In todays age, people say "colorful" language as second nature. Its one of the factors of the deformalization of the societal structure. Just as 40 years ago kids didn't wear jeans to do anything but farm work they are now designer and casualness, most of the time meaning more comfort for the person who wears them, will never go away. The same goes for our language. People, obviously, don't swear around people they consider superior to them, their parents and older relatives, their superiors at work, their clients, and people they don't know unless they want to make a point. (You hit my f'ing car!) but they do use foul language around those people they consider to be their equals. It shows a level of comfortabliltiy just as wearing blue jeans does.

Hope this helps.

2007-01-31 05:10:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

I think a lot of people cuss and stuff is mainly because they feel that they are "grown" and can say the cuss words now, cuz their parents arent around to stop them.. I have a friend and this chic wakes up cussing and fussing... EVERYDAY.. she cussin right now (LOL).. and it gets on my nerves...and when i say something about it she cusses some more... so it will probably never change that person.. and i dont think that its most parents fault because her parents dont cuss the way that she does..

2007-01-31 05:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by oh2lou4j 2 · 0 0

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