I imagine that this school had been dealing with this issue for some time and probably came up with this in an effort to get it under control. Some kids will try to work things however they can in an attempt to get away with things. At our school, they are not allowed to use any word that would substitute for the f-word. When reminded of this they say, “Oh you mean ____ or ________or_______…..” to be “funny.” Writing the words on the board was probably an attempt to avoid something like that.

I find the comment from the parent funny – what 7th grade boy says “Mommy?” I think that’s the mom’s spin on it and unfortunately, most middle school kids DO know what a blow j*b is and some are even getting them, which I think is a way bigger problem than the cussing.

I feel bad for the teachers who had to stand at the board and write out all those words with goofy snickers going on behind their backs. I doubt very many of those kids learned much that was new and the parents that are outraged, should remind their kids that drastic measures are sometimes needed to address a problem. Also, they should tell their kids to not cuss at school, which is all the school was looking for in the first place.