Potty Mouth problem? The Cure!
quote:Toddlers learn quickly, especially where language is concerned. They repeat everything they hear, including curse words
quote:you might have discovered just how quickly they will copy what they hear, and incorporate new words into their vocabulary.
quote:So, your toddler has developed a potty mouth? If you have reached this point, you might have realized that yelling at your child and acknowledging them when they say the bad word(s) works negatively in that the frequency of their saying the bad word(s) increases
quote:If you think about it, your child does not understand the meaning behind what they are saying
quote:Don't waver, and don't let on that they are gaining your attention in such a manner. If the frequency of their saying the word increases uncomfortably so or you feel you must correct them, simply tell them firmly yet in a level tone of voice "we do not say those words in this house" and then refuse to acknowledge them until they can speak politely.
From: Language development in Children
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