We always told our kids that if we heard them saying something hurtful, they were going to get in trouble, whether or not they used a cuss word. If they used a cuss word in a way that wasn’t hurtful, we didn’t care. The caveat being that lots of other adults, including many teachers, do care, so they should watch their audience.
By the same token, if they were singing a song or quoting someone that used a cuss word, we’d rather they say the word than self-censor it. If everyone know what word you mean, what’s the point?
By the same token, if they were singing a song or quoting someone that used a cuss word, we’d rather they say the word than self-censor it. If everyone know what word you mean, what’s the point?
What if it’s a white person singing a song that contains the slur against black people?
Honestly, I feel the same way. This “he who shall not be named” thing is dumb. If the song is offensive, it’s still going to be offensive if you replace it be saying “the N word” or whatever. But I’d also go back to the “know your audience” thing. If there’s someone in ear shot who is going to be triggered by a white person singing it, then maybe don’t sing it.
We always told our kids that if we heard them saying something hurtful, they were going to get in trouble, whether or not they used a cuss word. If they used a cuss word in a way that wasn’t hurtful, we didn’t care. The caveat being that lots of other adults, including many teachers, do care, so they should watch their audience.
By the same token, if they were singing a song or quoting someone that used a cuss word, we’d rather they say the word than self-censor it. If everyone know what word you mean, what’s the point?
What if it’s a white person singing a song that contains the slur against black people?
Honestly, I feel the same way. This “he who shall not be named” thing is dumb. If the song is offensive, it’s still going to be offensive if you replace it be saying “the N word” or whatever. But I’d also go back to the “know your audience” thing. If there’s someone in ear shot who is going to be triggered by a white person singing it, then maybe don’t sing it.