Can you say the F word in a 12?

Strong language ('f**k') is allowed infrequently at 12A/12, though the BBFC is more lenient on the definition of 'infrequent' than the MPAA is; for example, the film About Time was permitted with five uses of the F-word to receive a 12A/12 rating for 'infrequent strong language, moderate sex references'.

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Is there swearing in a 12?

A 12 rating on a video-on-demand film also means that the content and tone of the film is likely to be more suitable for a child aged 12 or over to watch at home or on a tablet. In a 12A or 12 rated film you might hear moderate bad language, and sometimes even strong language depending on the context.

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How many F words can a 15 have?

Once you've got to 20 f-words, you know that it's going to be a 15, rather than a 12A, but further uses of the f-word aren't going to take it up to an 18.

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Is it OK to say the F-word?

Never use the f-word if you are under the age of 13. Strongly avoid using the word if you are under the age of 18. Using the f-word might get you in serious trouble if you choose to use it while still under 18 (especially in schools or official gatherings).

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How many F words are in rated R?

According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”

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Episode #12 - Using Proper English - The Many Uses of the F word

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Can you swear in PG-13?

Some mild to moderate coarse language is allowed in PG and PG13 films; the word 'f**k' is also allowed infrequently at the PG13 category.

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Does PG-13 get one F word?

The official edict from the MPAA's (Motion Picture Association of America) Classification and Ratings Administration's guidelines lays out that, “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words, though only as an expletive, initially requires at least a PG-13 rating.

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Why do kids swear?

Young children often swear because they're exploring language. They might be testing a new word, perhaps to understand its meaning. Sometimes swearing happens accidentally when children are learning to say words. Children might also be trying to express a feeling like frustration.

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What age rating is the F word?

What age rating is the F word? What If (The F Word) is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sexual content including references throughout, partial nudity and language.

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Can I swear at school?

Per California Education Code section 48900(i) a student may be suspended or expelled for engaging in “habitual profanity.” Note the code does not say a child may be suspended for “profanity,” but rather HABITUAL profanity. This wording is important, and not always understood by the school imposing the discipline.

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How many F bombs are in PG-13?

One of the group's rules, for instance, says the F-bomb can be used as an expletive just once in a film rated PG-13, which means suitable for people 13 and older.

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How many cuss words are in 13 hours?

Language: At least 35 sexual expletives are heard, along with other scatological slang and vulgar expressions. Terms of deity are used as expletives.

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What are R rated words?

mature, adult, or vulgar: R-rated language; R-rated jokes.

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How do I get my 12 year old to stop cursing?

6 ways to keep your kid from cursing
  1. Don't overreact.
  2. No matter what age your child is, address it immediately and calmly. ...
  3. Nip it in the bud. ...
  4. Ask your child first whether he or she understands the word. ...
  5. Don't be tempted by YouTube fame. ...
  6. Be honest. ...
  7. Find new words. ...
  8. Create consequences.

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Can a 11 year old curse?

Children aged 5-11 years might swear to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It's good to talk with children about swearing. They can understand that some words hurt or offend others. You can help children find other ways to express emotions.

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What age is it OK to swear?

What age is it okay to start cussing? Technically you can start cussing whenever you want. I've been cussing out loud since I was 7 and muttering under my breath since as long as I can remember. The thing is— there's a time and a place.

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What is the F word for kids?

What are F words for kids? The F words for kids are face, farm, fast, far, fin, fix, flip, fold, fox, frog, fold, fur, fry, fad, etc. These are some of the F words for kids which they can learn and remember for better communication.

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Is the F word a real word?

The F-word was recorded in a dictionary in 1598 (John Florio's A Worlde of Wordes, London: Arnold Hatfield for Edw. Blount). It is remotely derived from the Latin futuere and Old German ficken/fucken meaning 'to strike or penetrate', which had the slang meaning to copulate.

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Is the F word allowed on TV 14?

There are several companies or TV stations not subject to the FCC's rules that have broken the general implied rule that "crude indecent" language (ex. multiple F-bombs) is not allowed at a TV-14 rating.

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Why does my 12 year old swear?

Often kids swear because they're frustrated or angry about being asked to do something that's hard for them or that they find boring. Or maybe they'd rather be playing video games or hanging out with their friends. Swearing is their immature and ineffective way of dealing with frustration.

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Should 12 year olds date?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids start dating at an average age of 12 and a half for girls and 13 and a half for boys. Every teen — or preteen — is different, though, and your child might be ready sooner or later than their peers.

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Can 9 year olds have TikTok?

The minimum age for a TikTok user is 13 years old. While this is great news for younger users, it's important to note that TikTok doesn't use any age verification tools when new users sign up.

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What movies say the F word most?

The 10 Most Profane Movies of All Time, Ranked by The Number of F-Bombs
  • Alpha Dog (2006) - 367 f-words. ...
  • Straight Outta Compton (2015) - 392 f-words. ...
  • Casino (1995) - 422 f-words. ...
  • Nil by Mouth (1997) - 428 f-words. ...
  • Summer of Sam (1999) - 435 f-words. ...
  • Uncut Gems (2019) - 560 f-words. ...
  • The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - 569 f-words.

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How many F-words does Scream have?

Nearly 90 f-words and nearly another 20 s-words.

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How many F bombs are in Deadpool?

Because this freedom gave the Ryan Reynolds led comic-book adaptation a chance to not only create some pretty graphic and gory fight sequences, but it also allowed the superhero adaptation to be littered with a mountain of profanity too. In fact it's now been revealed that there are 84 uses of the f-word in Deadpool.

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