Primary Schoolers Swearing

Primary Schoolers Swearing

• Children love using 'naughty' words, often about the body or going to the toilet. Children are either just over toilet training or still involved in it. They may have heard older children and adults swearing. Swearing makes a child feel more grown up.
• Many of the words we call swear words are short, sharp words with harsh sounds which refer to bodily functions. Just saying them releases tensions! Explain that. Talk about finding other words. Teach children where the words come from.
• Some experimenting is a normal part of growing up. Often it stops faster when parents don't pay much attention.
• You can:
  • set the limit - say 'that's enough now'
  • avoid using swear words yourself
  • talk about places where swearing is really unacceptable
  • talk about how swear words should not be used to hurt other people's feelings
  • set a positive example
  • tell children that the language is unacceptable
  • talk about what the words really mean
  • don't over react
  • give examples of more acceptable words the child could use.

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