“Help Stamp Out Bad Language,” Friend, Sept. 2012, 45
Help Stamp Out Bad Language
The boy who wrote the letter at the left is a real 11-year-old boy. When he made a mistake and used bad language in school, his parents asked him to do some research to find out what’s wrong with profanity. Here are some things he learned:
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Profanity is language that is disrespectful, irreverent, and immodest. It doesn’t have to be a swear word.
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What’s wrong with profanity and crude language?
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It shows disrespect for others.
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It can easily turn a conversation into an argument.
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It shows immaturity and a lack of imagination.
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It hurts others.
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Bad language includes profanity, rude or crude words, immodest words, and swear words.
Is It OK to Say?
Before you speak, ask yourself:
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Is it true?
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Is it kind?
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Would I use these words if the Savior were standing beside me?