how do you learn your kids not to swear when they are only 2?

Answer 1

You don't ever use cuss words around them. Simple. If they aren't exposed to it, they won't use it.

Answer 2

At 2 they are simply repeating things they have heard. A 2 year old has no understanding of what they are doing. Stop swearing in front of the child, and take them out of any situations where they may hear swear words. If you hear them say one, do not draw attention to it. Making a big deal out of it will only make it worse, as the child will notice that it got your attention and thus say the word again for more attention.

Answer 3

Hi Rebecca. Well its best to ignore them if they come out with a swear word. If you show shock, they will do it even more. Children pick swear words up from somebody. So
mind what you say yrself and anyone else that you mix with. The t.v. other children.
If you laugh when they swear (I knew someone who thought it was funny when their child said f.off - but they didn't like it when their child started school and were swearing then!)
they will do it even more.
Hopefully they will get past that stage. Then reach an age
when you can tell them it is a 'swear' word and not a nice thing to do. Good Luck. Minxy.

Answer 4

my daughter is 3, and though it can be difficult to monitor what we say at all times, children learn by example. If they hear mommy or daddy using bad words, they will think it is acceptable. and remember, they had to have learned the word from somewhere, so punishing will do no good if they think it is on ok word to use. just explain to them that words such as cuss words are not good to use, and teach them anotehr word to use in its place. if you do accidentally swear, make it a point to tell your child it was a mistake. say something like "mommy didnt mean to use that bad word, i am sorry sweetie." it will teach your child that swearing is wrong, and even adults shouldnt say them. at 2, most children do not understand that a cuss word is bad becuase they do not understand what the words truly mean, they just say it because it gets a reaction out of mommy and daddy. If he/she does swear, try not to make a huge scene out of it. Just explain that we dont say that word and change the subject. If they see swearing isn't a huge no no, there will be no temptation to do it.

Answer 5

they learn from people they mix with! if a child swears and you make a fuss of it at this age they will play on it as they know they have said something that you react to, the best thing to do would be ignore it and tell other people not to swear around your little one and hopefully they will grow out of it, when there older its a different story, my boy is 5 and gets it from school and not all parents tell there children of despite me having to punish my son on the odd occasions he has said a swear word but he now knows best not to swear. good luck

Answer 6

Well two year olds only have limited vocabulary...they can only learn words like a parrot does, by repeating what they hear...so either they hear it at home or elsewhere....you decide where....if its at home then don't swear, but a bit late now...my advice is to ignore it...if you make a fuss they will associate that word with extra attention so will use it all the more...just carry one as if nothing had happened.

Answer 7

Avoid swearing in front of them at all costs, then even if they hear swear words elsewhere they will refrain from using them in front of you / at home.

My kids are now 11 and 13 and I have not heard them swear ever.

Answer 8

Don't swear in front of them. They only learn from what they hear and see.

if they do learn a swear word, the more you tell them off or make a big issue of it the more they will keep saying it.

Answer 9

oh my god! I didn't think 2 year olds could swear! If they do they are at that age where they understand no - so tell them no thats a naughty word, and make sure they never hear swearing from people they are mostly with. They will soon forget that naughty word if they never hear it again!

Answer 10

Never ever swear in front of them. If there are exposed to people swearing make a point of telling them that it is a very bad and ignorant and rude thing to do.
I once saw a woman in the supemarket smacking her kid saying "Don't f*cking swear, you little f*cker."

Answer 11

Don't swear around them. If they do use a bad word then tell them it is wrong to use words like that. Don't make a big deal about it though or they will know that you get upset when they use the words and will use it through mischief, to annoy you or shock you or as a sort of game.