Just spend some time at a sports event for the local youth in your town and pay attention to not only the spectators but also the parents or coaches. Chances are, you will hear them shout at the top of their voices the most offensive words at players, opponents, officials and even at each other.
An “Attitude” Problem
I have come to link the profane behavior especially in the youth sports to an attitudinal problem. When they are shouting such vulgar words they are letting out their anger. It seems that profanity is the one medium in which people have fashion a way to express the anger and frustrations they have bottled within. And it is brought out when they are threatened, tensed or have a troubling episode.
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