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F107,
I agree with you in regards to the "more colorful vernacular" worming its way into everyday talk. I was appalled when I saw the recent DirectTV television ads which use the catch phrase "TV sucks...". They may be mildly amusing but when you hear your kids use it and you understand what the original meaning is, is very disturbing.
Just my .02,
WhatFurrer
"Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup..."
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Joined: Jan 2005
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You made a perfectly good statement that really proves it!! 
My kids use "That Sucks!" all the time!! And even "I" had forgotten that it did have another meaning not all that long ago, It IS a normal part of out kids language and even we(the Wife and I)overlook it 
Ya know....That Sucks!.....really!!(In the NEW meaning of the phrase!) 
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Joined: Jan 2004
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"Do as I say and not as I do." That's what my parents always told me and I abided. Today as an adult, it doesn't matter but kids should NOT be cussing like they do today. I agree with that, but children should learn the difference between acceptable vernacular and behavior and inappropriate. Adults are adults and kids are kids. Both should act like it.
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