Date: 4/1/2002 8:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 11593
I am not a parent, but I do watch alot of t.v. I saw on Oprah one time about these kids who swore so much, and they weren't getting it from home, they would just swear alot. But Anyways, for them they were diagnosed with a disorder.  |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 31765
oh this can be tough. First...and not being judgemental in any way...does he hear swearing from you and his dad? sometimes if kids hear mom and dad, swear, then it's just a learned behavior. unfortunately, he'll pick up words in school too. it's amazing the words even very young kids know.  |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 42519
Honestly, if it were my kid *i have no kids, but i know i will go through this when I do* Just give em a lil pat/hit on the back of the head. eventually, they will get annoyed of gettin hit, so they will quit swearing... I think they do something like that in therepy... I dunno. Love ya tonz.  |
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Date: 4/1/2002 8:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 51960
I'm not a parent but i do have a young nephew who has picked up on swearing. Washing their mouth out with soap does work...depending on the child. If i swore when i was little i'd get two warnings then spanked on the bum. it worked. but some ppl dont believe in hitting their kids. Best of luck to you. ~Sunshine Diva~ |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 23367
dont let him watch tv...PLEASE I REPEAT PLEASE do not wash out his mouth with soap. One little boy died because of a allergic reaction. That wasnt a very smart decision. Just take away his toys and privelages..that should work. =)  |
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Date: 4/1/2002 8:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 50100
You can either wash his mouth out are get a little hot sauce; put some on the tip of his tongue, he will be dancing without music. You need to nip this in the bud. Whatever he's watching or hearing that from try to avoid that. Kids learn what they hear. Good luck |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 33925
I went through this with my youngest son..He was in the habit of calling everyone...Poophead..(insert other word)..LOL...We just kept reminding him that that was not a word he should be using...and that it made me sad..it eventually worked and he stopped..xoxo  |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 28946
My 4 year old grand daughter watches alot of TV too and says things like that. She loves our shocked expressions and keeps it up. We finally tell her, "WE don't say those words in our home". Anyway, consistancy seems to work. But These cartoons suchn as Johnny Bravo are terrible!  |
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Date: 4/1/2002 8:13:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 51388
My kids are not allowed to watch cartoons after 6 30 pm, we try to encorage reading and other activities in our home to improve motor skills, i made this decision when my daughter was watching a show called mega babies, its disgusting and vulgar, i can not belive they are allowed to put such filth on tv for children!!!! |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 11341
my son had said the s word like it was just an every day word lol. I didnt have to wash his mouth out, but then again he wasnt using words like your son. Im sorry but if it were my kid I would have popped him in the mouth by now. Good Luck to you. Oh and he hasnt said it anymore, we just told him that some words are nice and others arent, and he stopped. Plus I think the idea of him thinking he WILL get his mouth smacked scared him a bit.  |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 42539
i have a four year old that does that sometimes i just try to do nothing cause when you make a big deal out of it they know they will get a rise out of you that helps with mine...c_of_k  |
Date: 4/1/2002 8:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 52690
The way I understand it, is that when a child finds a certain thing that gets your attention(good or bad) they tend to stick with it. When your son curses next time don't laugh, don't yell, don't look. The whole idea is to not acknowledge it. He's getting a rise out of you and in his 4 year old mind this is something new. He's learning he has the ability to anger you. When your an adult you tend to stay away from this but he is a child and doesn't realize what he is doing or why you are reacting the way you are. I would also pay attention to which shows he is picking this up from and the next time (if the abve doesn't work) I would say "well if that show is going to make you say these bad words then you cannot watch that show any more" and then stick to your guns. Children test the boundaries and can manage to find the weak spots rather quickly. My daughter (who is 4) listens to me quite well only because she knows my threats aren't empty. If I say no TV that means no TV. If I say no story at bedtime that means no story at bedtime. As far as the whole soap thing put yourself in your childs position, the person who loves him unconditionally is suddenly placing foul tasting things in his mouth. To me this only serves as a parlay into feeding problems. That's only my opinion. You have to think like a 4 year old and as I say hit 'em where they live. Take the tv away or just the show and see if that works. If you must take the whole tv away and gradually work it back in with programs more suitable for a 4 year old. Programs that you choose and let him help you pick the programs, just make sure he knows you have final say.
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Date: 4/1/2002 9:26:00 PM
From Authorid: 49742
I've seen and heard several kids at that age, doing this now days, and it's a phase, because I've seen several grow out of it, and not do or say, any later. Angelfollower  |
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Date: 4/1/2002 9:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 49742
I was going to tell you the soap idea works. But the idea of an alergic reaction and the thought of them not trusting you as a loved one makes me change my mind on using that one. Angelfollower |
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Date: 4/2/2002 9:55:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 51388
Thanks for all your help everyone,i will try some of your suggestions and let you all know if it works for me! |
