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| Swearing- the modern curse. |
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| Author : Helen Brown
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| Created : 12 Mar 2002
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| Last Revision : 02 Jul 2002
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Ask any teacher and they will say that swearing seems to have increased. Words that used to be forbidden have become mainstream language. Children learn from their parents, siblings, peers and television. One Principal at a primary school admitted that he sometimes "lets out a 4 letter word" in the privacy of his home but will not accept it in his school regardless of the intent. Ask any child if they would swear in front of their grandparents!
Try these strategies to stop swearing:
If your child is small, ignore it (and that includes laughing). It is understandable why swearing is motivating- it has an immediate effect.
Set rules about which words are acceptable and when. Point out to children that what is okay with their friends in the playground may not be okay with their grandparents.
Use a swear jar for the whole family. Anyone who slips up contributes financially. Funds may be used for a family outing or special meal.
Make up alternative words or phrases.
Praise anyone who corrects himself by apologising after swearing. This indicates that they are aware.
Encourage children to use correct terms for bodily parts and functions as they are less likely to be fascinated by alternatives.
Limit television exposure to programmes with explicit language.
Use disciplinary measures eg time out or banning priveleges if the problem persists.
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