ILWingsFan1 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 It's not my job to be any kid's role model. Like I said I don't get extremely vulgar but a lot of fans do. In my group of STHs for an AHL team, a lot of us have stressful lives, stressful jobs, and the hockey games are where we let off steam. You might have a valid complaint if we were letting off steam in the middle of a McDonald's playland. Like someone already said, the whole world can't be child proof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 The same reason those families shouldn't expect pleasantries when they go to an R rated movie. There's booze flowing and there's men beating each other with sticks, fists, and bodychecks. Why is violence acceptable for a 8 year old girl but hearing "f***" isn't? Sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 since when did Nashville and Philly share fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILWingsFan1 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 As I said, I'm pretty mild at hockey games. But when I'm home watching the games on tv, I cuss like a sailor. I suppose I should be watching my language because the neighborhood kids might hear me? Seriously, if your kids are that fragile, don't bring them to a hockey game. Most kids will hear the f-word when they get to grade school anyway. My school was far from rough and I knew all the cuss words by the time I was in second grade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) The same reason those families shouldn't expect pleasantries when they go to an R rated movie. There's booze flowing and there's men beating each other with sticks, fists, and bodychecks. Why is violence acceptable for a 8 year old girl but hearing "f***" isn't? This is spot on i think...i couldnt think of a better comparison than a R rated movie. Hockey is a "manly" sport, (ESPECIALLY in a city like Philly) famous for guys with no teeth, blood, brawls, etc. Add in beer and you're in for a vulgar night. If the parents are ok with having a youngster watch guys fighting, then why should cursing cause such a problem? If you're worried about them repeating what they hear, why are you not worried about them imitating what they SEE? Edited April 19, 2008 by Lou_Siffer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drwscc 212 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Awesome, then we can repeal all the smoking bans, because, hey, you're going to a night club or a bar, so you should expect to have smoke blown in your face all night. Oh, and don't complain when you go to the game, and have beer repeatedly spilled on you. I mean, hey, people are drunk, and if you didn't want to be wet, you should have sat in the little old lady section. Just because things happen on a regular basis doesn't make them right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Awesome, then we can repeal all the smoking bans, because, hey, you're going to a night club or a bar, so you should expect to have smoke blown in your face all night. Oh, and don't complain when you go to the game, and have beer repeatedly spilled on you. I mean, hey, people are drunk, and if you didn't want to be wet, you should have sat in the little old lady section. Just because things happen on a regular basis doesn't make them right. Going home beer-soaked is a bit different than hearing a word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
