Re: Cussing
I taught Middle School math for a while. That age group are basically aliens.
I had lots of fun demonstrating that what leaves your own mouth is a choice. My favorite was:
“If can’t say anything nice, just shut the front door.”
The first time in front of the class is always fun, as they thinking I am going to curse. Each new semester/school year was another first time. One year, some of students would say it in the hallways, louder, but not too loud. “Hey, teacher, shut the front door!”
A new Principal asked just what the hell was going on. I explained, and he said “you know, some of these are telling you off.” I replied, at least they aren’t cursing.
My son used to say “Shut off and go home.”