How to stop your kids swearing

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The only guaranteed way to stop your kids swearing together is to separate them, which is probably impossible. Or you could be clever and find some reason why they might want to stop.

The first step is to ask them if they'd like the atmosphere at home to be any different. Have a grown-up conversation about this, either over a burger or out on a walk. Avoid any expressions of anger or accusations such as, 'I'm fed up with your swearing.' Instead, try saying something like, 'I find that I'm always shouting at you and I don't want to be.'

Identify changes you could all make. Yours could include not having bad language in the house from anyone, even you. Listen to the changes they want to make too. Suggest a swear box and negotiate a list of things they'd like to do if they can get through a week without swearing.
Dr Noel Swanson, psychiatrist

By Dr Noel Swanson

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April, about 1 year

Parents treat children with the respect of not swearing or yelling at them they will also give the respect. It is really not that hard. Make rules that you stand behind and always be an ear or a shoulder when they need it, Don't be a friend first be a parent. Think, we were also teenagers. How easy it is to forget. Know when to take 10 mins away and tell them you love them and show it, actions speak louder. Please, Don't have children until you get your stuff straight. Because it gets passed down and things will go south.

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