It worked to tell my 7 yo son that it's merely a convention that certain words are forbidden as swearwords.
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hmm that's interesting. Was it easy to convince him? I have an almost 7 daughter
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Yes, after I explained that it was also a convention to cover certain parts of you with clothes. That one he feels.
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That makes a lot of sense. I find often that being able to compare something new to something they know helps a lot
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way to teach them to construct their reality. I'd also want to caution against using swear words as a substitute for precision.
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we’ve taken the “expose and educate” approach to our 9 and 12 year olds. They know that grandma and teachers don’t appreciate it.
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I told my daughter she doesn't have to be afraid of saying swear words, but she shouldn't use them to insult or offend others
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haha your kid is adorable
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haha! Parenting done right.
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