How Do You Stop Kids From Swearing?
• Consider that you might be part of the problem. You are a role model and therefore must make sure that you are not swearing yourself. • Figure out why the children are swearing (for attention, because they heard it from someone, they think it’s “cool” Etc.) This a step forward because understanding breeds compassion. • Sit down with the children and explain to them the meaning of the word and explain that it is wrong and impolite. • Try to maintain a rule that you must know what a word means to say it, and that you must mean what that word means. • Focus not on censoring “bad words” but rather “negative ideas”. • If they are swearing to express anger or other emotions, suggest alternate words or sayings (words like crud, egad, etc. are not commonly considered to be offensive). This works especially well if the words are funny sounding; this may make kids prefer to say them than the offensive words. If it continues, take away a privilege or possession (a toy, being able to stay up lat
