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the schools, and in the general public. If a child lives in vulgar, then they are going to say it believing it is acceptable and normal. The family member or friend not only speaks it but condones this type of language, with an encouraging laugh or praise. The young child will hear the words then say something like "that b* is p* me off". Though, it seems like the word "f*k is now used out every mouth, especially with a teenager. It is not fair to punish a child, when a parent does not educate that child with better vocabulary. A young girl or boy looks up to their parent(s) being the role models in their lives. Teaching that child a vocabulary that is respectful and intelligent. A young mind could be another Einstein if given the chance. Instead of filling their minds with dirty trash.

Again, what is a parent suppose to do? Teaching a child the importance of learning a respectable language is a great way to begin. By showing them educational programs with being able to monitor them or buy the show or movie in DVD. An parent should talk to their child about the negativity and disrespect that is in that language, by explaining the importance of the meaning some words have. A child will need time, understanding, and unconditional love in learning that foul language is not accepted or admired by some people, including themselves. Lastly, a parent needs to build their child's self-confidence in knowing who they are. Teaching them that it is not okay to express foul language, in any place or time, by being a role model themselves.

Foul language is growing by the leaps and bound with slowing down. And children are the victims of not being able to develop a better sense of words to promote themselves to other people and to themselves. Some one once said "that if a man needs to use foul language to express himself; then that man doesn't have the knowledge of using any other word".

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