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Title: Shocking Language! - Swearing

URL: https://ccids.umaine.edu/files/2013/03/swearing-tip-030113.pdf

Language: English
Author and Contributors:
Publisher: University of Maine (Sept 2011)
Review Level: University Extension
Primary Content Area: Early Childhood
Content Type: Programming Resource
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Categories:

Early Childhood: Guidance and Discipline: Challenging Behaviors
Early Childhood: Child Development: Language
Early Childhood: Activities and Learning: Language and Reading
Early Childhood: Child Care Best Practices: Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: swearing, language, guidance, discipline, behavior, attention
Description: "When children swear, it is important to understand the hidden meanings behind those troubling words." This tip sheet, from the Growing Ideas toolkit, explores reasons why children swear and ways to help reduce the incidences of inappropriate language.
Media Type: PDF - Portable Document Format
Resource Listed: September 18, 2006
Resource Last Updated: March 4, 2013