THESE are the ways you can restrict your child from swearing and using inappropriate words

Kids pick up a few words and actions by getting influenced by others. No matter how much you try to discipline them, they always find a way out. Here are 4 effective ways to make sure your kids curb their inappropriate use of language.

Updated on Dec 07, 2020  |  01:44 PM IST |  1.2M
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THESE are the ways you can restrict your child from swearing and using inappropriate words

Kids cursing is a normal phenomenon that every teenager goes through. Your kids pick up words and actions from elders around them or their peers easily. Hearing your kids curse can be a shocking experience. However, through effective ways and techniques, the swearing can be controlled.

Your kids should use the proper language and have the skills to communicate in a formal tone while conversing with others. Some kids might swear to sound cool while others might do it unintentionally without knowing its meaning. Here are 4 effective ways you can discipline your child to not swear.

Alter cursing or swearing in front of children

Set the right example for your children, make sure you are aware of the language you split out in front of your kids. Alter your words and pick your words carefully while conversing in front of your kids.

Make strict rules against swearing

Make strict rules in the house and establish certain consequences of caught swearing. Give them warnings and make sure your kids are following the protocols.

Provide suitable alternatives

Teach them about the meaning behind these terms and provide them suitable alternatives like fish, shoot, damn.

Limit their exposure

Sometimes kids pick up swearing words by watching television shows that are not censored. Limit your kid’s consumption of such shows, movies or music videos that have any kind of explicit content.

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