Midrian

I have to say that I agree with the philosophy that there are no bad words. Words take on new flavors depending on how a person chooses to use them. If you say cripes instead of s*** but with the same vehemence as one would the later--- it's still being used as an expletive. My ex-husband used common words because as he said "I never swear." And to my ears those common words, with the way that he said them, became more foul than any others I had heard in my life.

I swear-- likely more than I should because my vocabulary is better than to have no other options. :P And yet, I do it.

If it's attention grabbing then ignoring it completely is likely the correct route. If it's a child adding to their vocabulary then it's a different matter is it not? I have let my son know that such words are inappropriate in certain settings and in general, they are 'adult' in nature. Therefore, when he's an adult he can use them at his choice, but since he's not, he cannot.