The Millennium Kids (MK) Corner on HypeFM is dedicated to giving the young people of Perth a voice. Millennium Kids Inc. is a youth-run environmental organization and have partnered with HypeFM to provide youth with an opportunity to analyze and become involved in their local community. Empowering young people through positive, constructive action, the 1.5 hour weekly show consists of a variety of kid-driven interviews, fun educational information packages, games and giveaways.

This is your show and you have the chance to come on air and express your opinion! Email pr@millenniumkids.com.au if you want to be involved in the show!

WEEK 20 THURSDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2009

News and Views:
Today Millennium Kids Corner Announcers Kate and Sarah delved into the world of the English language and in particular swearing. This came off the back of a recent incident with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd openly using expletives in a professional setting.

The reasons behind why people swear was explored, and the MK Corner was lucky enough to hear from Daniel Midgley, Lecturer in Linguistics at UWA. (Listen to the interview below)



"Beyond angry or upset words said in the heat of the moment, swearing does a lot of work in social interactions. In the past, researchers have theorized that men swear to create a masculine identity and women swear to be more like men. More recent studies, however, theorize that women swear in part because they are emulating women they admire" (http://people.howstuffworks.com/swearing1.htm)

Thus it was come to the conclusion that people swear in some situations, as it gives them power.

The question was posed to you:
"Is it right for Politicians to swear like K-Rudd did eariler this week? Do you think they are setting good examples to Australian Youth? Leave a Comment and let us know!"
Amanda (22): "I dont think it will really make a difference what they say!! im pretty sure 99% of youth dont follow the PM!! The only time us less political minded people listen to anything he says is when he wants to offer us money or take away our daylight savings and sunday shopping!!!"
Kelly: "It's never ok! How can we expect our PM to be a good role model for our youth if he does that? As a teacher, I would never swear at work, and I would hope that the PM is a bigger influence than me!"
Lisa (22): "Until we ourselves are prepared to be perfect I believe we should stop expecting perfection from our politicians. Swearing isn't great if you want to be taken as a professional, but it wasn't in the public arena, and I don't think ANYONE can honestly claim they haven't been fired up and not said something in the heat of the moment. Lets have the ... Read Moresame about of debate about voluntary euthanasia, or climate changes, or ANYTHING other than whether or not they should be swearing. There are serious problems out there too."
Christian (25): "What difference does it make if kids swear? Its not going to transform them into monsters. Context is everything"

What do you think? Leave a comment below!

Listen Up!: NEWS FLASH!
A few months ago, students from Thornlie SHS were on the Millennium Kids Corner telling us about their rap workshop. The winners have just been announced and they are:
"Don't Smoke" Jarrahd and Michael
"Leader, not a follower" Anthony and Naomi.
Jarrahd, Michael, Anthony and Naomi will now have the chance to have their song professionally recorded and turned into a ringtone.

Congratulations guys and stay tuned for the premiere of their songs in HypeFM in the coming weeks!
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