At what age are you supposed to stop swearing in front of your infant?

Answer 1

now would be good
you know children do hear even though they may be unable to speak at a young age and children learn by example

Answer 2

This question is so funny to me. My husband and i try our hardest to set a good example for our 6 children.We don't swear infront of them and we also monitor the tv shows they watch.Our children go to a private school where our 5 year old daughter told her teacher that during a thunderstorm the day before how the "wind blew my bike down the ******* road" I felt so terrible when her teacher called me to tell me,she even laughed because you would really not expect that from my children. My point is you can set a good example for your children but you can't control what they might pick up along the way!!! I would say when the baby starts to try to mimic you,around 10 or 11 months.Good Luck. I hope you found some humor in my story,parents can never be perfect!

Answer 3

From day one, of course. Your baby's learning how to speak and listen and what the meanings of words are right from the start.

Just like a computer, remember the saying "garbage in, garbage out." If you swear in front of your baby, chances are your baby will innocently repeat the swear words to you. What will you do then? Punish the baby because he has said a "bad" word even though he has no idea why he's angered you or what it means?

Easier to clean up your own language before your baby learns bad habits.

Answer 4

As a general rule you should never swear in front of your child. But back in the real world, I would say about 1 year. The baby may not be able to understand the word fully, but most times if you curse in front of your children they will pick it up at a young age. I slipped up the other day and said, "holy sh*t"...my daughter just turned three in august decided to say it. I didnt punish her because it's my fault. However I did allow her to get on to me for saying a bad word in front of her. That helps her to realize it is a bad word and mommy shouldnt say it either. I hope this helps you.

Answer 5

I have a horrible habbit of swearing. So does my fiance. I also have a 11 1/2 month old.

I think she'll have a potty mouth, but I'm working on it.

If she swears when she gets older, I'll teach her not to swear in front of other people. As long as she doesn't swear at me I don't personally care if she says "naughty" words in a sentence.

I don't want her teaching other kids that though, so yeah, everyone is right. don't swear in front of your kid.

Answer 6

You should not ever start swearing in front of your infant, because once you start the harder it is for you to stop. Children when they are younger collect every little detail and sound because their minds are always growing they are somewhat like a sponge, absorb everything.

Answer 7

You should try to keep it to a minimum because they can pick it up quickly. When they are old enough to understand, explain that certain words are "bad words" and should not be used by children. You should set an example by not using profanity often or in the presence of your children, but sometimes it can't be helped. I think for the most part children know which words are inappropriate for them to use. My parents have filthy mouths and have always cursed in front of me and my sister, but we've never picked up the habit. Same with my cousin. I think it depends more on how you raise them than how frequently you curse in front of them.

Answer 8

Ok I've seen so many parents react differently to this topic. I have lots of friends who their childs first words are curse words. They laugh and giggle then can't figure out how to stop them. next thing you know they are in school being sent home for being a potty mouth.
The best thing I can tell you is practice what you want your child to know. You don't want them to swear then you must set an example by not doing it yourself!

Answer 9

Probably try to stop asap. Even when the infant can't understand the words themselves, they'll get the tone of voice. Good luck with that.

Answer 10

I'm pretty sure you should never swear in front of your child even if he/she is an infant. They learn pretty quickly whether you know they are listening or not.

Answer 11

You are not supppose to be swearing in front of the baby at all.Because from birth the baby understands u clearly and if ur baby's first word is a curse word you will be highly upset and sometimes it's hard to break.So please be careful,with what you say around your children.