OOPS I could be in the s***

LOL. What a sad state of affairs but I am afraid that it is indicative of our language these days. Of course schools shouldn't show films to children that are likely to set them a poor example, but that word is now in common parlance and I must say that as a parent I might tease the teacher when next I saw him, but there is no way that I would complain formally. Unless of course it is something that happens regularly, which I doubt. Reminds me of when I was a callow youth and belonged to the village youth club. A man that lived in the village had been in the crew of a film called "The Belstone Fox" (about a fox that managed to evade being hunted) and offered to show it to us. So there we were all settled down in the village hut (hall is too grand a term). In those days films came on separate reels; after 20 minutes or so the reel was changed and on came...... Let's just say that aunty needed her smelling salts. Much to the disappointment of we boys, after about 15 seconds of something that looked much more educational it was taken off to be replaced by the proper film. Wonder what happened to the chap that was showing it? He doesn't live in the village now. But hi sister in law does. I must ask her next time I'm there.

If I was him then I would shrug my shoulders, okay it shouldn't have happened but it was not his fault. A movie with a U certificate should not include bad language and if any of the parents complain then I would just explain that.

I know that there are people who are just waiting for someone to slip up so they can give them holy hell. No one is perfect and anyone can slip up in my book. If it happens often enough then I might take a look at it and maybe complain or do something about it.

Well, sometimes sh*t happens! Sorry, I couldn't resist. I know how your son-in-law feels, though. I am a teacher, and it is scary making sure you don't expose the kids to something unintentionally. I think the only way to be certain, would be to watch the whole movie ahead of time. Hopefully, most parents will not be too alarmed about such a minor swear word. If they are, he should just assure them it was an accident, and that he will be more careful in the future. He should be sure not to be too defensive with parents, and remain cool, and just listen to what they have to say. If he is humble and apologetic, I think he will get further with parents. They will most likely be understanding. I hope everything works out for him.

You can be sure that there will always be one parent who will be first in the door the next morning to complain.That is life.I would not have complained,as I am perfectly sure that the children will know far better swear words than the one heard in the film.Maybe my opinion is a little lax,but for me there is no issue.

Definitely yes!!!, I don;t like to hear my child saying those words because he pick that up from the school. As a parent I trust the school personnel to have good influence to my children. I maybe would suggest to the teacher the next time that he would preview the film before showing it to the kids. Censure the words that are not good for kids to imitate. I'm sure that your son in-law learned a lesson on this.

I would not be mad because they are going to hear that word eventually.

Oh well I think this is the problem with films nowadays, language is not being watch out carefully and the classification is not being done that is why. I think your son in law is not at fault as he did not know that the film has that kind of word in the film. I guess the only thing he could the least is to inform or educate the children about that word.

Hi ruby, If my kids will used the word in the house and to anyone and I know we are not having that, I will be asking my kids how did he/she got it...Then I will maybe talked to the teacher what happened...I will be surprised of course but I will not be mad... I will be open enough to listen and I know teachers are also responsible to explain to the kids the lesson of the film afterwards and being a responsible parents, I will also follow up at home!

As a parent, I would like to think that someone on the school staff had viewed the movie before it was shown to the children. What that movie raters consider to be appropriate and what I consider to be appropriate is a completely different thing!

Ruby I would be disgusted and would complain and moan and whinge and demand that teachers instant dismissal immediately.....NOT! Would I eck be mad, my kids would no doubt tell me but I would just say "Oh dear, well never mind you have heard worse!" I mean did you see what my daughter came out with the other day in a discussion I did? SH!T is tame compared to that! A lot of these films now have the odd swear word on it, but it should actually say somewhere on the case as they have to say if there are any bad words in it at all. But, no doubt there will be some complaints there always are but hopefully the majority will be like me.

Most person who is inconsiderate will question and complain. But I think he has learnt from this experience. What he needs to do before putting any script infront of a child whether it is a video or print he needs to prove read/watch it first. Most of the time the label will tell you something and the content is different. He should just consider it as an experience and if a parent(s) complain just explain that it is a misunderstanding. All the best. Kerry

uhoo ruby, I think your son in law might be in deep doodoo! lol That's a shame. He didn't do it on purpose. But you know how kids are, especially when attention is brought to it which I'm sure it was. Hopefully he won't get in trouble. I sure hope not. He meant well. I'll keep my fingers crossed. He was only trying to keep the kids occupied in the bad weather.

Hi ruby222 I really wouldn't worry about it. I think that in fact the kids didn't pay that much intention to it unless your son-in-law panicked and turned it off which would have drawn attention to the issue and made a bigger deal of it than it really was! I have 3 sons, 3, 5 and 7 and they a few swear words and refer to them as the sh word or f word but never actually say the word and they only say it when they are telling me about someone else who has said it. I have a friend who swears like a trooper even around my kids but my boys just simply ignore her as so I. It does annoy me that she does it but she tells me that is just her and true enough kids will hear a lot more as they get older, I also value her friendship.