Exposure to swear words in the media can lead to an increase in swearing in children. As children get older, their friends and peers will influence their choice of words too. Skip to content Skip to navigation. When young children swear: what to do If you know why your child is swearing, it can help you decide on the best way to respond. Talking with children about swearing If your child keeps swearing, or you want to help your child learn about swearing, you can try talking with them about their choice of words.
Here are more ideas to encourage respectful speaking and reduce swearing in your family: Think of other words to use if you find it hard to stop swearing, as well as other ways to handle difficult situations. Praise your child when you notice them dealing appropriately with anger or frustration. For example, if your child tells you that a playmate was using swear words to tease them, praise your child for walking away from the situation and not using those words themselves.
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And the letter should say this:. It should include an apology, but also, more importantly, he should make a commitment not to do it again. In that case, the best thing a parent can do with their younger children is calmly correct them. You can say:. Tell Mommy, too. The consequence should be extra things to do. If your child completes his homework then he can have an hour of screen time.
But if he swears, the extra chore you give him is done during the video game hour and he loses part or all of that time. The key here is that the extra chore comes out of his free time, not his homework time. This system should be in place ahead of time so that when your child calms down and wants her phone back, you can say:. Some kids swear under their breath. In the future, speak more loudly, or there will be consequences.
Parents have to work very diligently on watching their language and being role models for their children. If parents are not the role model, then our culture will be. And too much of our culture glamorizes swearing and disrespect.
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If you take it in stride, you may never hear it again. Some parents carefully watch every word that comes out of their mouths. Others let a curse word slip from time to time. Whether you find it amusing or appalling, the last thing you want is for your child to say a swear-word at the wrong time. So what do you do when your child starts cursing? Here are a few tips. These days, few kids get through childhood without saying a single curse word. As long as you make it clear that such words are unacceptable, the chances of your little angel developing an incurable potty mouth are very slim.
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