How old should you be to cuss?

Answer 1

Although many children learn to cuss or to swear sometime in grade school, many adults believe that no child should swear. Indeed, swearing can bring trouble at school and later at jobs.

However, many parents swear and set a bad example for their children. Some parents don't care, and others think it is funny when their otherwise sweet little two-year old mimics a swear word.

Swearing does not make the person who's cussing look cool. In fact, in many places in society, cussing is viewed as being vulgar. That's where we get the word "vulgarities".

The fact is, kids and adults know how to NOT swear. Kids who swear at school don't act the same way when they attend church, or when they know such behavior will not be tolerated. Same is true for adults. They control their behavior and speech when it is expected. For example, if an adult had to go to court over a speeding ticket, he or she would likely not swear at the judge, because it is seen as disrespectful and the adult would not want to anger the judge.

So, to answer your question.... to have a polite society, there is no age when cussing should be okay.

Answer 2

Oh, dude, there's no set age to start dropping f-bombs. It's more about knowing when and where it's appropriate. Like, maybe don't curse up a storm at your grandma's birthday party, but feel free to let loose with some colorful language when you stub your toe. Just use your best judgment, man.