Is SWEARING part of the English Language???

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(Except in certain circumstances, and in front of the kids).

Interesting thread and some revealing opinions.

Even though the general impact of swearing or profanity seems to be getting less, there are different types of swearing and some words are considered significantly more offensive than others.

It appears that most members here recognise that fact to some degree or other, and may try to avoid the very worst words depending upon who they are talking to.

Well how about depending upon who is within earshot??
Children?

Kids are very intelligent these days ...my daughter often asked us about some swear words and we explain her what it means and we remind her that it is bad and not correct to use it as what she hears it..only when being provoke to do so.