Do your kids use foul language

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The use of abusive words or foul language is becoming increasingly common among the younger generation today. Most of us have, at some point, experienced a child swearing but, when it comes to dealing with it, we often don't know what to do Do you use bad language? Be honest with yourself. If you are in the habit of using bad words, stop it at once. How to combat lingual disasters Although you would like to rub soap into your child's mouth or give them one tight slap to kick the habit, today's kids are more aggressive and conscious. They will use the words more often just to anger you. Here are a few tip to help you nip it in the bud. Identify the sources Observe your child's daily routine and the people he interacts with. A checklist of the probable sources has already been mentioned in this article. By identifying the source, the use of abusive language can be minimised. Explain the meaning of the bad word By explaining the meaning of the word; your child might be embarrassed to use the word again. Ignore If your child is very young (two to four years of age) and doesn't understand what he's saying, ignoring the word can work sometimes. If he persists, then pick a one-line response that's emotionally neutral, such as 'Those aren't very nice words to say.' Give me more suggestions........