Public Slang Use Sparks Fears for Children’s Behaviour

Sasanka Talukdar reports

The increasing use of slang and offensive language in public places has become a matter of growing concern among citizens in several areas.

Residents fear that this rising trend may negatively influence the younger generation, who often absorb and imitate the speech patterns they hear around them.

In marketplaces, streets, Daily markets and other crowded public areas, slang-filled conversations have become more common.

Locals say this behaviour not only disturbs the social atmosphere but also affects people mentally. “Using slang in public spaces is disrespectful. It hampers others emotionally and creates an unhealthy environment,” a concerned resident said.

Parents and some educators are particularly worried. They believe that children, who are highly impressionable, may normalise such language if they continue to hear it regularly in public. “Whatever we speak, the next generation learns from it. We must be responsible with our words,” a concern citizen.

Residents hope that through collective effort and greater awareness, a cleaner, more respectful public atmosphere can be maintained for the benefit of future generations.