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Teaching them bad words...oops

JennyCraigJennyCraig member
in Toddlers: 24 Months+
So my son is now calling everything "stupid" (when I'm angry at something my DH has done or not done, I often mutter this under my breath). Apparently, DS has heard me say this. OOPS. What do I do now?? Embarrassed

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DS #1: May 25, 2007

DS #2: Jan 7, 2009

DD #3 due May 17, 2014!!! Low lying placenta and DD measuring 1 week ahead at big u/s

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Re: Teaching them bad words...oops

  • neverblushedneverblushed member

    First, know that you aren't alone in hearing your "bad" words issue from your child's mouth.  When my DD was 15 months old, she stumbled down a curb and muttered, "Damm!t, damm!t, damm!t," in exactly the same tone I use -- oops!

    Secondly, try to be mindful as much as you can, which will stop you from swearing/saying rude stuff in earshot of the kids about 97% of the time.

    Thirdly, be honest about the other 3% of the times when they can hear you.  Say, "Geez, kiddo.  I'm sorry I said such an unkind/yucky word.  I was really frustrated.  It's not nice to say stuff like that, and I'm sorry.  I should say 'goofball' or 'sillyhead' instead.  'Stupid' isn't very nice."

    High School English teacher and mom of 2 kids:

    DD, born 9/06/00 -- 12th grade
    DS, born 8/25/04 -- 7th grade
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