Question: What do I do if my child begins to use bad language?
Nanny Peace's advice: This is actually a very simple situation even though it may not seem so. All you need to do is simply ignore it. When children use a foul language it is to get attention. Negative attention is still attention. Remember that children almost always repeat what they hear, so if you want to avoid a cussing child then do not cuss yourself. If the situation escalates and after a while your child is still using bad language then I would recommend a technique called dirty tongue. Keep a small eyedropper in your home and some vinegar. When your child uses a word that you have explained is not okay simply place a few drops onto your child’s tongue. Don’t worry as this will not harm your child but it will do is prevent them from using bad words as no child wants to constantly have the taste of vinegar in their mouth.
