Walking down the halls during an average school day is a struggle. People run into you, people stop in front of you, and people hit you with their book bags. But the most bothersome thing is the words that come out of students’ mouths, terms referring to peoples’ clothing, character, and sexuality. The words coming out of these people’s mouths are directed towards their friends – their best friends.

I don’t think it’s alright to call anyone, let alone your friends, these names. These names are hurtful and many are degrading. Today’s society and community make it seem acceptable when in reality, it’s not.

The only solution to the problem is to stop and think. Everyone knows these terms are profane and wrong; however, we keep saying them and putting others down with these disgraceful names.

The simple fact of the matter is that when I hear people call their friends these names, I think to myself “Wow, I really don’t want to be friends with someone who’s going to call me that all the time.”

Another issue I have with calling people these names is the amount of disrespect it shows. There is no reason to call someone out based on things like a persons’ lifestyle and the way they act (or dress). When it comes down to it, it’s flat out disrespectful to call people any sort of name (rather it be inappropriate or not).
When people use curse words, it shows others that their vocabulary isn’t very big. The use of profanity is a last resort for them instead of finding a more appropriate way to express themselves.

I was always told “If your grandma doesn’t want to hear it, you shouldn’t say it at all” and I highly doubt any of your grandparents would want to hear you call your friend the b-word.

So before you casually spill out a word that’s known as profanity or make a rude remark, think of what you’re actually saying. Using these words make you look ignorant and uneducated. You’re only hurting your character, reputation, and someone else, no big deal…

Walking down the halls during an average school day is a struggle. People run into you, people stop in front of you, and people hit you with their book bags. But the most bothersome thing is the words that come out of students’ mouths, terms referring to peoples’ clothing, character, and sexuality. The words coming out of these people’s mouths are directed towards their friends – their best friends.

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