OMG! (oh my god)
Freakin', Frickin or Friggin' (depending on your preference)
What the crap!?
These are a few popular euphemisms that I've seen in text messages and hear from folks (especially teens) all the time. Here's the the definition listed at dictionary.com: the substitution of a mild, indirect or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh or blunt.
Do you say any of these words? When you read them, don't they seem obnoxious or at least a little tacky or uncouth? Have you ever given thought to what you're saying - or allowing your kids to say? You may as well be swearing. When we use these words, everyone knows what we mean. We choose not to swear because it's wrong - because it's a sin. So why would we say these words? If you don't want your kids saying the "real" words, do you really want them saying these?
Something to think about.
Jeremy
