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Everyday Philosophy: “Can I ever swear in front of kids?”

“I’ve got two kids — 3 and 7 — and I’ve done a pretty good job at not swearing around them. We went on the bus last Tuesday, and two middle-aged men got on next to us. They started dropping F-bombs and other obscenities for 20 minutes straight. I was shocked. Genuinely shocked. I didn’t say anything to them, and I think my kids knew something was up. Should I have said something? 

Good question, Irene. Good question. It’s a dilemma I’ve had myself. Before we dig in, I think we’re going to have to clarify one thing: What kind of swearing are we dealing with here?

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