2007-12-07 07:44:55 · 20 answers · asked by smilingontime 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
ha - don't worry about it! My first words were 'oh S*@#' when I was apparently about 8 months old. My mom stopped using the word around me and she said she didn't hear me say it again until after I started school.
Since you use it regularly, your child won't know it's a 'bad word' until you tell him and stop using it yourself. But don't worry about the long term effects - he'll forget about it
Cheers ;)
2007-12-07 07:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by elementoflife 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was about 1-1/2 I whacked my thumb with a hammer and yelled "d@^!#it". My daughter, of course, repeated the word every time she dropped something or bumped herself. I completely ignored it, and was very careful to not use the word again. It faded from her vocabulary in a few weeks.
Don't worry, just don't react when your son repeats the word, and be more careful in the future.
2007-12-07 08:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by daa 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't make a big deal over it. All children will use bad words at times, and will use them even more if you draw attention to them for doing so. Just say something like, "that's not a kind word to use," and repeat it as necessary.
2007-12-07 07:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
lol just about every parent has been through that. The best thing you can do is to ignore it. As soon as he sees he is getting a reaction, he will do it again. Toddlers will repeat everything they hear. They are open books. LOL
2007-12-07 08:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by laciealexis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toddlers are like sponges...they absorb everything. Good, bad and the ugly. We as parents need to teach them the good. But sometimes we slip. They will say things or do things that you do all the time. Just watch your mouth and say positive things. Make up a positive word for the cuss word. I know its hard...trust me. But you don't want him going to school cussing...not good. Just be careful and it will die off. Unless its his favorite word now=)
2007-12-07 07:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sadbrowneyes13 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if he repeats the word just tell him that it is a bad word that mom didnt mean to say and that he should not repeat the word or he will get a time out. this worked for my nephew who is 2. when his mom dropped something and said damn.
2007-12-07 09:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure he doesnt hear it again
but if he's like my lil bro he might still repeat just make sure he/she knows its a very bad word and NOONE shoudl say that word and i think he/she will stop if he doesnt then he will grow out of the word sooner or later...
But i would be concered.. just eliminate the problem who ever he/she heard it from just have them not to say it any more around her/him....
2007-12-07 10:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by utang609 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kids (sometimes same as adults too) learn the bad things first and fast than the good thing. Next time, if your toddler say it again, just tell him "no..no..no...that's bad!..no no...". And then you can teach him all the good words again. ..or you could say "no no no...say [good word]..." so the toddler could forget the bad word.
2007-12-07 08:11:30 · answer #8 · answered by Dana N 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They'll forget it, soon enough.. if you stop using it.
Just don't make a deal over it. Don't talk on the phone, repeating it to people... telling the story (the toddler can understand the jist/topic). Don't mention it, to them.. saying "don't say that".. etc. (of course). It's a concept-word, and they haven't attached sight/ taste/ want/ fear etc. to the learning... like "watermelon", "apple" or "hot"... just move along, and try to watch your frigging mouth, next time.
2007-12-07 07:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Avoid saying anymore profanity and get his/her mind on something else rather than that word. My daughter has learned 2 bad words from her babysitter and I had to reprimand her. My daughter didn't say it anymore because we watch what we say from now on. Washing out with soap will not do any good. If it continues, take him/her to the pediatrition for consultation.
2007-12-07 08:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by madame butterfly 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋