OK, here's the problem my little boy ( he's six years old)learned a cuss word from my brother's girlfriend. My husband and I are so pissed at her. and that was maybe about 1 year ago and he is still saying it ( by the way the cuss word is f*****) wene he say's it no word's can explain how upset we feel. And me and my husband have been trying so hard to raise him around positive influense's. we want him to stop saying this cuss word soon cuese, we are planning on having another baby soon. please help!
2006-09-24 14:28:44 · 9 answers · asked by johns' Ljubav 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
He's six you can explain to him what the word means tell him its harmfull and big boys dont use words like that,, if he wants to be a big boy talk to him like that! then just show him that adults dont talk like that! its worth a try to get him on the right track! good luck!
2006-09-24 14:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by JESSICAluvzMIKE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have "pep talks" with your son? My girls are grown now, and when they were small, I used to sit on their bed at times before bedtime, and have a "pep talk". We would talk about just things in general, but usually when I wanted to get my point across, they knew "pep talk" time was actually a heart to heart, and I was serious about what we discussed. I know how often the "F" word is used today, and it blows my mind to hear it from so many kids. I was brought up knowing that the "F" word was the absolute worst thing to ever say, and I never dared to say it. I let my girls know the same. I don't ever remember them saying it as a child, because they knew how BAD it was. I can only suggest for you to try and talk to your son, and let him know that word was said by accident, and it wasn't meant for him to hear. It's not too late, have that "pep talk", and keep reminding him what a horrible bad bad word that is, and you can't hear him say it anymore.
2006-09-24 21:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by LARGE MARGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is now 6, and that is old enough to know that this is an unacceptable word for your family. I would explain that to him. Then let him know the consequences of saying that word. I made my guys scrub the toilet with an old toothbrush and cleanser for "potty mouth". Another alternative was washing garbage cans for 'garbage mouth'. Remind him that just because you hear a word, doesn't mean that you can say it if it is wrong. Good Luck!
2006-09-25 08:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Kim S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mentioned that you and your husband get really upset about his swearing. If your son sees this and / or gets a lot of attention for it (even though it's negative attention), he probably thinks it's a big game. You have to restrain yourself from overreacting to him using a swear word.
If he uses the word, then lead him out of the room and just say "I won't talk to you if you use bad words". Then, walk away. If he realizes that he can't "get to you" or that you won't "play the game" with him, he'll give up using it.
He's too young to understand future implications of swearing. At six, he's only concerned about the present and your immediate reactions.
2006-09-24 22:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by katnkaboodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you can't shelter your little boy forever, even though we'd like to :) They will hear this and more, especially when they start school and ESPECIALLY when they ride the bus.
Better, now that he knows the word, is to explain that it is a bad word and that he should never say it. Don't get upset with him, that may be part of the enigma. Calmly remind him each time he says it that it is bad and he cannot say it.
2006-09-24 21:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by JaneDivided 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember what our parents used to do, wash our mouth out with soap? I guarantee it works! It won't hurt him, but he will remember the taste for a long time! When my kids get mouthy I always give them a squirt of liquid soap and then send them to the bathroom to rinse. Matter of fact, I did that with my 16 year old the other day. He kept being rude to his brother, and it was very childish, so I treated him like a child.
2006-09-24 21:36:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe whenever he says that bard word tell him that its a bard word and he shouldn't say that. and if he keeps on saying it, punish him whenver he says the word like no dessert or later bedtime and reward him when he doesnt say the word cuz that kind of shows improvement that hes starting to train himself not to say bad words. hope that helps.
2006-09-24 21:33:12 · answer #7 · answered by xxazaleanne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wash his mouth out with soap when he says it again. This will stop it.
2006-09-25 08:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm...discipline works. wash his mouth out with soap.
2006-09-24 21:55:16 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋