Cussing on Daytime

Telev"ion

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Watching TV

wi# my Nephew

On daytime television Penny bursts out with the “B” word

My nephew continuously asked me what the word meant

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“Why is it on TV?”

He wanted to know why a bad word was on TV

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Religious household

Zero Tolerance for Cursing

Why l"ten to me?

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ADiscourage “Soft” Cuss Words

What’s in it

for y%? Protect your children from bad words

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Avoid the shows completely

Remove the in!uence

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Prevent children from learning bad words

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Stop encouraging adults to use bad words at home

Don’t condone bad language

Main

Points

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Avoid shows with bad Language

They contradict the morals you teach your children

“Children and teens exposed to profanity in television and video games are more likely to show aggression toward others.” (Dana, 2011)

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Pun"hmentIt doesn’t always work

Work to prevent the bad language

“College students have vivid memories of punishment; however 94% reported that they continue to curse.” (Jay, King, Duncan, 2006)

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Children will mirror what we doThey look up to us as an example

of what they should be

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Role Models

“Nearly two-thirds of the adults surveyed that had rules about their children swearing at home found they broke their own rules on a regular basis. This sends children a mixed, confusing message about swearing and when it's appropriate.” (LiveScience, 2010)

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Be Consci%s

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Langua&

“…profanity in the media may increase aggression levels among teens…” (Nauert, 2011)

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Show Respect,

Don’t Curse

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30 day Challen&

Avoid shows with bad language for 30 days

Your child’s attitude will greatly improve

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Prevent children from learning bad words

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Stop encouraging adults to use bad words at home

Don’t condone bad language

Main

Points

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D"c%ra& “So)” Curse words

They’re completely unacceptable on daytime television

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A World wi#%t Cursing " a ha*y one

Isn’t that what you want for your child to

grow up in?

References

Dana, D. L. (2011, Oct 31). Swear words on t.v. associated with aggression in kids. Retrieved from http://www.socialmoms.com/health/pediatrics/swear-words-t-v-aggression-kids/

Jay, T., King, K., & Duncan, T. (2006). Memories of Punishment for Cursing. Sex Roles, 55(1/2), 123-133. doi:10.1007/s11199-006-9064-5

LiveScience.com. (2010, Sept 23). TOh $#*!, I'm 3! Kids Learning to Swear Earlier. Retrieved from http://www.livescience.com/8667-3-kids-learning-swear-earlier.html

Nauert, R. (2011, Oct 11). Profanity in media linked to teen aggression. Retrieved from http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/10/18/profanity-in-media-linked-to-teen-aggression/30448.html