Language

[radegund]

I swear a lot. No, really, a lot. I mean, not at work, or in other contexts where it isn't appropriate, but in general conversation I'm usually among the most foul-mouthed participants. I get it mainly from my father. Also my teddy-bear, who used to turn the air blue - in fact, I got put out on the stairs (the all-purpose punishment in our house) on numerous occasions for things that Flaubert had said.

So now I'm wondering: should I tone it down when my son is learning to talk? What do you think?

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[gothwalk.livejournal.com]

I've never heard you swear in a situation where I wouldn't, and I really don't do so much. I don't think your usage is nearly as bad as you think it is. I'd hold that it's good practice for him to have heard things a few times, and equally good practice to educate him as soon as possible on where it's appropriate, and where it's not.

[radegund.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking you may be right. Demystification. Kids pick up on taboos very quickly, in my experience, and delight in breaking them.