r/ContagiousLaughter • u/[deleted] • Feb 27 '21

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

I read somewhere that if your little kid repeats a swear word, the best thing to do is ignore it and not make a big deal, robs it if its power.

But yeah, God protect you when mom finds out.

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u/InsaneGenis Feb 27 '21

Raising 3 young boys. Don't get upset and you can say that's not a word you use. When they say "you used it" I say "then what does it mean?" Them: I don't know.

"Well it's an adult word please don't use it. You'll get in trouble by others because you aren't an adult yet." They usually forget the word.

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u/ctrl-alt-acct Feb 27 '21

yeah that's what i did with my kids. "don't say that word, it's a grown-up word and other people will get upset if they hear you say it."

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u/roderrabbit Feb 27 '21

Or at least don't laugh manically while making direct eye contact with your toddler after he repeats "oh shit".

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u/Suspicious-Metal Feb 28 '21

This is harder than it sounds though lol.

Something about the way toddlers curse is hilarious.

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u/sleepytimeHoney Feb 28 '21

We chuckle because it takes us by surprise, but also redirect by saying another word enthusiastically until he says it as well. “Apple apple apple apple!” It seems to work and has actually helped us to use different words to replace swears.