Star*
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Hi family,
I've been seeing more and more new faces (so to speak) and it seems that people in general don't like cursing, or swearing - especially if it comes out of the mouth of your child.
As parents of difficult child's we have to pick and choose our battles/issues with our children; always doing the parenting ChaCha. Do you think foul language is a battle worth picking with your child? Do you believe that swearing and cursing lead to other bad behaviors; or do you think it's inconsequential?
Personally? I don't speak like that, I don't care to hear it. I am however human and have been known to utter a few colorful words given an ungrateful situation. As far as using it in my every day language, in public, around children, friends - no. I got an education and enjoy finding alternative methods of expressing myself verbally. But when you have a child with limited coping skills - is this a place you start with?
I was told in therapy with our son - If he can control his verbal outbursts he can learn to control other things. We were simply instructed to ignore that which we could during tantrums, and state we didn't want/like/need to hear it in everyday speak.
I believe it is a good and easy starting place IF the parents aren't engaging in the same behaviors. It's not a MAJOR issue, but it's a place to begin.
Just wondered about your thoughts. Maybe someone struggling can find something in here that will help.
Thanks
Star
I've been seeing more and more new faces (so to speak) and it seems that people in general don't like cursing, or swearing - especially if it comes out of the mouth of your child.
As parents of difficult child's we have to pick and choose our battles/issues with our children; always doing the parenting ChaCha. Do you think foul language is a battle worth picking with your child? Do you believe that swearing and cursing lead to other bad behaviors; or do you think it's inconsequential?
Personally? I don't speak like that, I don't care to hear it. I am however human and have been known to utter a few colorful words given an ungrateful situation. As far as using it in my every day language, in public, around children, friends - no. I got an education and enjoy finding alternative methods of expressing myself verbally. But when you have a child with limited coping skills - is this a place you start with?
I was told in therapy with our son - If he can control his verbal outbursts he can learn to control other things. We were simply instructed to ignore that which we could during tantrums, and state we didn't want/like/need to hear it in everyday speak.
I believe it is a good and easy starting place IF the parents aren't engaging in the same behaviors. It's not a MAJOR issue, but it's a place to begin.
Just wondered about your thoughts. Maybe someone struggling can find something in here that will help.
Thanks
Star