Angry Quote by Bill Cosby
“When you're a father you censor yourself. You get just as angry with a child but you don't want to say, "What the filth and foul and I'll filth and foul, filth and foul and, yeah, ya filth and foul face, and I'll filth and foul, foul, filth!" You don't want to say that to a child so you censor yourself and you sound like an idiot: "What the... Get your... I'll put a... Get out of my face!"”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live at the Apollo, 1992
Parents often suppress harsh language around children, leading to awkward, softened speech.
In simple terms: Parents censor profanity, sounding awkward.
Key Takeaway
Speak respectfully, choose words wisely.
Themes
parenting
communication
self-censorship
Mood
reflective
lighthearted
Type
humorous
observational
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- discipline moments
- public speaking
- teaching moments
Key Concepts
social norms
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self-censorship affect parent-child trust?
- When is it appropriate to use strong language?
A Different Perspective
Censoring may prevent honest expression and can confuse children about emotions.
