Bad Word, Bad Word, Bad Word

So I have a strong opinion about swearing.  I think our social taboos regarding swearing are silly.  A hundred years ago "tarnation" was as serious a swear word as any word banned by the FCC today.  Now it is something cartoon characters say.  BUT...and this is a big but, I am a Dad and my reasonable beliefs don't control the social constructs that Isaac will encounter.  So we have been very strict about Isaac not saying bad words, in particular "stupid."  He is not allowed to say this word under any circumstances.

Over time he has said it and gotten in trouble many times, but never all that bad.  He has gotten increasingly careful about not saying "stupid."  Now he has figured out a workaround.  Instead of saying "stupid" he says "bad word."  After a brief frustration two nights ago I heard Isaac muttering to himself "Bad Word, Bad Word, Bad Word."

The taboo about swearing is dumb and smart kids figure out clever workarounds.