[artplumber]

Originally Posted by nostatic

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I don't blame the kids at all - they are being kids. I blame the parents for putting them in the position in the first place, and not doing their job.

And in answer to your original question - yes, my son has a mute button. It is called me taking him outside and being the parent in the relationship.

+1 And that's what it comes down to.

There is disagreement about what constitutes appropriate public behavior, and parents, as the social guidance for their children, obviously will inculcate what they think is acceptable behavior.