It is wrong to swear in front of children.
Scott is watching an important football game on TV with his son, Skip, but Scott's favorite team is losing.
Scott wants to express his disappointment that his team is losing.
Scott whimpers into a pillow after each play of the football game.
Scott directs audible profanities at the television screen after each play.
Skip feels sympathetic towards his dad and draws Scott a happy picture to make him feel better.
Skip goes to school the next day, repeats the swear words he heard Scott utter, and is sent to the principal's office.