please comment
2007-01-19 11:02:51 · 17 answers · asked by julia goodwin 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
If anything, it's a great way to set an example that the best way to deal with frustration or other negative situations is to accomplish nothing with a non-constructive verbal outburst (which may or may not be highly offensive to one's religion, sensibilities, or bystanders).
If that's the example you want to set, then ok.
Aside from that, swearing has many negative connotations in our society. If you want your children to see that it's ok to speak in a way that's going to get them detention, turn off potential friends and dating opportunities, and ruin job interviews, then ok.
I don't have a problem with swearing in the right situations, like a comfortable setting with friends, and sometimes you can use it as an outlet for frustration, but everything you do sets an example for your kids. They don't have the perspective or experience to know when some things are appropriate, and it's your job to teach them. If that means holding back on the cuss words, then that's what responsibility looks like.
2007-01-19 11:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by The Ry-Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want your children to grow up with a foul mouth and potentially looked down upon by other people then no it isn't detrimental but kids learn by copying and if you are swearing in front on them then how are they supposed to know it isn't really acceptable so in my opinion yes - it is detrimental.
2007-01-19 19:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by The Dragon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's parents' duty to set a good example, I know of some parents who actually think it's funny to hear their (say) 6year old swearing like a navvy.It is a form of child abuse.
Kids are sure to pick up these words no matter how careful we are not to swear around them and so we must let them know it is unacceptable in our eyes to use such words..otherwise how will they know.Even today as an adult I would still not use the F-word or C-word in front of my mother and definitely would n't blaspheme.
2007-01-20 05:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i really think its detrimental to the development of children, they will grow up using those words. children are very susceptible to what adults do or say. im sure u wouldnt want your child to go around swearing! as parents, or any adult in that sense, they ought not to swear in front of children
2007-01-20 12:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by Riko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can't be generalised. The important element is that children have an understanding that some words may be offensive to some people, and act accordingly. The adult's responsibility is to conduct themselves around children in such a way as to ensure this understanding is instilled and reinforced.
2007-01-19 19:11:42 · answer #5 · answered by johninmelb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything has the possibly to be a detriment, but it does more damage when it is used directly at a child as oppossed to being used to curse a situation.
2007-01-19 19:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by BionicNahlege 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not. Whenever I swear in front of my children, they give me a good telling off!
2007-01-19 19:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by mischi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the child. My mom used to swear a lot when I was growing up. I'm 22 and it hasn't affect me. My sister is 5 and it is not the same with her because she likes to repeat them back even though she knows it's wrong.
God bless you
2007-01-19 20:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Di 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Cant tell you for sure but it really doen't seem like a great idea, it teaches them that it is OK... they haven't learned social rules to langauge and until then it is better they are as least exposed to swearing as possible.
2007-01-19 19:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by Rutroh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont believe in swearing in front of children. although they will probably hear it later on in life, why let them hear it any sooner than they have to
2007-01-19 19:11:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋