Why is it inappropriate to use profanity in school?

Answer 1

Profanity just means you do not know enough words to be able to say what you want without using curse words - an educated person can cut you down to nothing without saying one "dirty" word at all.

when guys cuss, they are probably just trying to be macho. really, they look stupid.
when girls, it makes them look extremely trashy, and tacky.

This is a question that has always confused people. Obviously, talking is not harmful by itself, so just saying a "bad" word cannot be harmful. However, many people are offended by cursing or swearing, so using "bad" language in front of someone else might offend them or make them angry. It is a fact that many people use "bad" language because they do not know enough different words to be able to express their emotions by using other words instead of the "bad" words. Usually, if you hear someone who swears or curses almost all the time, then that person is notwell-educated, and they do not know how to use other words to express emotion. You will have to make up your own mind about whether swearing or cursing is right or wrong. Most people feel that it is OK to let out a few curse words if you are by yourself and stressed out (like when you hit your finger with a hammer or drop something expensive and break it), but that you should not curse or swear in public. But is would also be smart to try and actually learn words to express yourself better and try not to say bad words when you do something like stabbing your toe. Try making it funny it might make the day seem better. say something like "MOMMY!" or "Ouchy!" in a weird high voice. Personally you don't really need to use bad words to say what ever. allot of times it's uncalled for and basically not good to joke about different words like Hell and Damn. It shouldn't be funny to joke about such a thing as Damnation nor should it be funny to joke about the Hell. Which to some people is the eternal place for all who have not followed God in there physical life time.

Answer 2

There are two parts to this explanation. Both need to be fully comprehended for it to make sense.

1) The OriginWhen people spoke Latin and other languages in the same country (this is all in the context of Europe by the way), and they began to merge to make new languages, to use a word for a reproductive organ or bodily excrement in Latin would not seem the slightest bit rude. If said in a different language, it would. This is because Latin was spoken by the upper classes, and in the circumstances of the times, those who didn't speak Latin would use it in a jokey manner or as an insult.


The upper classes had no use to insult, because it is illogical to take insults. They are merely people's opinions verbally expressed. When you feel 'offended', you are actually being defensive about the statement, to dismiss it and keep yourself confident, or to feel superior to the person who 'insulted' you. The upper classes were intelligent, and had not been sucked into the fallacious concept of insults, formed by the uneducated lower classes.

So, it is due to irrationality and tradition.

2) Why It Is Considered Inappropriate NowadaysUnfortunately, that concept thrived in the communities, as an alternative to violence. Nobody managed to get many people to understand, and now that it is so integrated into our societies, one who disagrees with the concept seems stupid. People will not contemplate the idea of rudeness. Society has defined certain words as inappropriate and it is modern culture to be shocked by them.

Swearing is in itself an insult; it demeans the recipient to the lower class.

Nowadays people offer petty arguments against swearing:

• Shows a poor vocabulary. No, to have a word to express what you mean is actually fairly good.
• Unnecessary It's a WORD. It is as unnecessary as saying 'posh' instead of 'sophisticated'
• Disrespectful. You should now know that disrespect is harmless.

It is not rude. Should someone change this answer to contradict this, they will be dooming the world's population to continued vulnerability to verbal abuse. The way to stop verbal bullying is not to ban it, but make insults and swear words seem harmless. If they're harmless, there will be no reason for them to be used in bullying.

Answer 3

Profanity is usually used to express anger or contempt for another person. It is an expression of arrogance leading us to devalue our fellow human beings. Profanity can often lead to physical violence among children and adults as well because such speech often implies a feeling of power over other people who we feel are weaker than we are. Abusive or profane speech can be used as verbal retaliation or punishment against people who we feel have done us wrong.

Answer 4

It's always been considered rude, and proper manners are one of the things that schools have been supposed to teach. Some people are offended by swearing, so you don't want to get into the habit of using it often. If you swear at a job interview, for example, they might not hire you. Or if you called Noah Remington a fat, for example, he will not liked that.

School might be boring right now, but it really does help you to prepare for the real world. You'll cheat yourself if you get into the habit of swearing too much, and it's best to learn that early.

Answer 5

Yes, cursing in school is an antisocial behavior. Cursing in public is antisocial behavior, whether that's in the street, or any other public place. Many workplaces do not tolerate cursing with clients or customers. School is only trying to accustom you to this standard. If you would like to make something more than minimum wage (and even that, not at McDonald's or any public-facing job), you will learn to avoid cursing with people you don't know.

Answer 6

Using profanity in a school setting is inappropriate because it goes against the expected standard of behavior and respect for others. Profanity can create a negative or hostile environment, and it may not align with the values of education and professionalism that schools aim to uphold. Displaying respectful language and behavior helps to create a positive and conducive learning environment for all students and staff.