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Wait, Swearing Means I’m An Honest Mom? Well, No Sh*t!
A recent study conducted by a team of international researchers in the fields of business, social sciences, and psychology has confirmed what overwhelmed mothers across the nation have long suspected: swearing can actually signify honesty! Well, talk about a revelation! Can I get an A-freaking-men?!
The two-part research found that those who frequently use profanity are often doing so to more accurately express their emotions. The more a person swears, the more likely they are to be genuine. “The consistent findings across the studies suggest that the positive relation between profanity and honesty is robust,” the researchers noted.
I remember when I first started this wild journey of motherhood, hearing comments like, “You always voice what I’m thinking!” and “I appreciate your candor!” Perhaps it was because I was sharing the raw and often uncomfortable truths of parenting—while casually tossing in a few well-placed F-bombs. I mean, can “Breastfeeding is a pain in the ass!” or “This parenting gig is exhausting as hell!” really be expressed with any less flair? Now, I’ve got science backing me up, folks. And you’re welcome for making you feel totally normal.
As I enter my 19th year of motherhood, I can’t imagine surviving some of those grueling, mind-numbing days without the ability to vent my frustrations with a sprinkle of colorful language. When you’re navigating the chaos of a child-filled house and wondering, “How did I end up here?” doesn’t it feel more authentic to exclaim, “How the hell did this happen to me?” Absolutely! So, ladies, let those “freaking” flags fly! Honesty is the name of the game, right?
Of course, I acknowledge that one consequence of my candid approach is that my four sons have picked up on my colorful vocabulary. Yes, I now have a bunch of teenagers who can curse like sailors. And you know what? I’m totally fine with it. In fact, I embrace it because, once again, research supports my stance. Studies published in the journal Language Sciences suggest that people who can effectively incorporate profanity into their speech tend to have a richer vocabulary overall.
I can personally vouch for this, as one of my sons has never hesitated to air his frustrations with a torrent of expletives that could make even a truck driver blush. Yet, he also scored in the 99th percentile on reading and language sections of his college entrance exams. From the time he was just a toddler, his vocabulary was ahead of the curve; the colorful language just came out during the teen years.
Now, I don’t condone my teens unleashing a flurry of expletives in inappropriate settings, like at church or in front of younger kids. Thankfully, they’ve inherited my knack for knowing when it’s appropriate to vent with a “What the hell is going on?” and when to keep those thoughts to themselves.
I’m grateful that during a phase when many teens retreat to their rooms and shut their parents out, I’ve fostered an environment where they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, no matter how raw. If the only way for them to confide in me about a tough day at school is to say, “Mom, some ridiculous stuff happened today,” then so be it. I’m all ears and ready to listen, no matter how profane their language may be.
Perhaps if more people in society were honest and willing to drop a few F-bombs when discussing the news, we’d have fewer issues with “alternative facts.” Now that would be a broadcast I wouldn’t want to miss.
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In summary, embracing a little profanity might just be the key to fostering honesty in our families and within ourselves. So let’s celebrate the power of words, whether they’re sweet or a bit salty!