Words

What constitutes a "bad" word and who decided it? How does a single letter make the other letters in the word turn unacceptable? The word "suck" means to draw something up. When it is used in that context it is fine. If a child says they need a straw to suck up chocolate milk, we give them a straw. If a child says "You suck" the same word can lead to being punished. Take the "S" and substitute an "F" and all "heck" breaks loose. Why is the "F" such a powerful letter to put in front of the "uck" The "P" doesn't have that power, neither does the "L". In fact the "L" in front of the "uck" is wonderful. We all like that word. Poor "F". To be ostracized for just being itself.