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How to address bad words by children
My 7y old son has recently started using bad words. The ones he has used are some English and some local.. we don't speak like that at home. His father doesn't stay with us due to work. He travels to school by bus and there are few children of his class who speak that kind of language..
How should I address the issue and put a stop?
Right now I immediately put him in time out or scold him.. but I'm not sure how effective this is in long term. Please help.
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Make him understand what is right and wrong.
Let him understand the meaning of those words.
You need to provide the right justification to the children if you say no...or yes.
Seek help from a counseling psychologist for a better strategy.
Till then ..keep your child away from the group for time being. Make some arrangements for pick up and drop from your end.
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Your child could be picking up using bad words from many sources, outside and inside the home eg the school bus , through the media.
He might be doing it to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It’s good to talk with him about it it will do some good by giving him simple explanations of what thewords mean. Stay calm and explain clearly that the word your child used is not OK.
If you think your son is ready for this, you can ask what he thinks the word means. Then you can explain why it’s not OK and that some words hurt or offend others.
You can help him find other ways to express emotions.
Family rules can help you discourage this behaviour and encourage respectful language.
Be a good role model. Keep in mind , children will repeat what you say and do. Be sure to use the same words that you want the children to use.
Use encouragement, verbal compliments when he is speaking using appropriate language, reinforce good language- -behavior, as you do that you are also teaching him the right behavior .
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Hi,Talk to your child about it.Involve your husband whenever he is available.At this age child tries to learn new things and skills to be superior.Making him understand what is right and what is wrong is your responsibility.
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Teach him to make a choice between right and wrong behaviour.we can't stop others we can work on ourselves
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Dr. Pooja Anand Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
25 yrs exp
Delhi
Your child is at a age where he is still learning and can change ,adapt. Do not worry. Good point is that you are an alert parent.
Help him make good choice and reward him. Help him with clarity what is wrong and right and most important why it is considered so.
Explain values at home. Help him with moral story telling bedtime, it always work miraculously. Also identify, who has this influence on him. Is it social media, bus , school, neighborhood etc. Be watchful and rest
Will follow. Children learn with repetition too. So don't be upset if you ve to correct him more than once, to develop a habit.
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Ms. Simran Dugar
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3 yrs exp
Kolkata
Kids can be like sponges, absorbing everything around them. I suggest having a chat with him. Ask where he heard those words and gently explain why they might not be the best choice. Talk about how words can impact others.
Also, try positive reinforcement. When he uses nice words, give him positive feedback. Reinforcing good behavior can be effective.
If things persist, consider talking to his dad and maybe chatting with his school.
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