Dropping the F bomb-- what age is acceptable?

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Originally Posted by lhatcher

We had neighbors once who had 8-yearold twin boys and a 15-year old, who liked the F-word. So when I heard the twins using it in front of my 5-year old I pulled them aside and said "now I know you can remember not to say 'fuck' in front on your mom, right?" Their eyes got huge that an adult had used that word to them. But they nodded at me. So I continued.. "then I'm sure you can remember not to say 'fuck' in front of little kids. You're big boys, say that to yourselves all you want but little boys don't need to hear that word and you know it." That put a stop to it.

when said 5-year old said it within my hearing, probably around 15 as well (he's now 24) I said "Hey! I don't want to hear that. Say it to your friends all you want but you won't be saying it to me,understand?" and that put a stop to it. Of course he continued to say it I'm sure, but only with friends because I never heard it again. I'm not perfect but I think my kids respected me and my wish not to hear it. Of course I say it, but only to my friends.

Two lovely examples of children rising to meet high expectations. Bravo!

Welcome to the cellar, lhatcher. It's nice to have some more parents on board. Lord knows we could all use the mutual support.