I agree that the "benefits" of profanity are mild when compared to real and possible harms; this includes distancing colleagues and destroying relationships.

I applaud your desire to teach the kids not to judge, but you and I know that it is a natural outcome of human life. I frankly judge others who sloppily lean on foul language or succumb easily to anger. As much as I try not to, it is a losing fight.

As to the positives of profanity, I still think they are true. I have seen colorful language act to bond people together where more delicate words would seem awkward. That said, I would rather choose my words carefully and without offense on every occasion. I prefer that people hear what I truly have to say without distraction - and I do a decent job of this unless alone in traffic, where everything is between me and the windows.