Episode 135
Morning 6-Pack - Kids Swearing: A Parenting Dilemma or Comedy Gold?
Get ready to roll with laughter, because today we're diving into the juicy world of kids and cursing! Ever wondered how parents feel about their mini-me's dropping F-bombs? Well, it turns out that almost half of 'em think it's a definite no-no. But don’t worry, we’re here to serve up the top six reasons why letting your kids curse could actually be a riot! Spoiler alert: it’s about to get hilarious! From prepping for a future rap career to grandma finally using that decorative soap, we’re dishing out the giggles like it's breakfast on a Sunday morning. So, grab your coffee and tune in, because these reasons are not just funny; they’re downright relatable!
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker B:It's haystack.
Speaker B:And if you confront your children about profanity, would they respond by saying, I learned it from you, like those old drug psas, Dad.
Speaker B:I learned it from you, dad.
Speaker B:In a poll, 47% of parents say profanity is never okay from their kids.
Speaker B:Never ever.
Speaker B:Okay.
Speaker B:When we say children, we're talking six to 17.
Speaker B:About a third say it depends on the situation.
Speaker B:About an eighth say it depends on the word.
Speaker B:And 6% say swear words are absolutely no big deal.
Speaker B:Now, the parents of teenagers like 13 to 17, as opposed to younger ones, are saying it depends on the situation, while younger children, those parents say it's never ever okay.
Speaker B:I think that checks out.
Speaker B:I think that's okay.
Speaker B:Most parents claim that their child never or rarely uses profanity, while about a fourth admit that their child does use the wordy dirds occasionally.
Speaker B:Now, where do you, where do you learn to talk like that?
Speaker B:These days, kids, well, two thirds assume their child learned it from friends or classmates.
Speaker B:A little over half say from social or popular media, and just under half admit, yeah, they got it from me.
Speaker B:They got it from me.
Speaker B:So again, 47% of parents say it's absolutely never okay for children to curse.
Speaker B:So the remaining 53% of parents can ignore today's list of the top reasons you should let your kids curse.
Speaker C:Well, gather round, folks.
Speaker C:It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a light hearted way.
Speaker C:Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.
Speaker C:Here comes the fun.
Speaker C:It's the morning six pack.
Speaker B:Why do I get the feeling I'll get more grief, more dirty messages about how dare I from this bit than any I've done in a while.
Speaker A:All right, here we go.
Speaker A:The top six reasons that you should let your children curse.
Speaker A:Number six.
Speaker B:It's hilarious.
Speaker A:It's, it's just, it's always funny when little kids swear.
Speaker B:Number five.
Speaker B:Nowadays, dropping F bombs is considered presidential.
Speaker B:Number four, she has a head start if she wants to become a rapper.
Speaker B:Number three, It's a lot better come back on the playground than I'm rubbering your glue.
Speaker B:Grandma can finally put all of her decorative soap to good use by washing his mouth out.
Speaker A:Finally.
Speaker A:Those little seashells in the bathroom are getting put to use.
Speaker A:Finally.
Speaker A:And the number one reason you should let your children curse.
Speaker B:Seriously, it's hilarious.
