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Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
Swearing
DESCRIPTION
Swearing has become commonplace in our society, largely due
to TV and the movies (not to mention bumper stickers).
Children in grade school today hear bad language that used
to be reserved for high school. But that doesn't mean you
have to listen to it.
THE RULE
Have a rule that "swearing is not allowed in our house."
You can enforce that and tell him not to swear around
teachers and other adults. Enforcing this is more
complicated, but back up the school. Then accept the fact
that how your youngster talks with his friends in private is
something you can't control.
DISCIPLINE TECHNIQUE
- If your youngster swears around you or other adults,
send him to his room for a time-out. If he does it
repeatedly, ground him for a day. But don't wash his
mouth out with soap; that's too barbaric.
- When your child is angry at someone, suggest he tell you
about it without swearing. If he can't, suggest he
swear in his room or hit a pillow.
- Never wash the mouth out with soap or slap the face for
swearing.
PRAISE
Praise your child for not swearing when he got mad.
MODEL
Express anger without swearing. You won't be able to get
your youngster to give up any four-letter words that you
continue to use. Have you tried "darn it" lately?
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