1. Cussing on Daytime
Telev"ion
Shaneali Mawji
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83542829@N00/2215956645/

2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiemovieseries/6069076137/
Watching TV
wi# my Nephew
On daytime television Penny bursts
out with the “B” word

3. My nephew continuously asked me what the word meant
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14265068@N00/531768924/
“Why is it on TV?”
He wanted to know why a bad word was on TV

4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/48446424@N00/4562506225/
Religious
household
Zero Tolerance
for Cursing
Why l"ten to me?

5. http://www.flickr.com/photos/howieluvzus/3328784348/
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Discourage “Soft” Cuss Words

6. What’s in it
for y%? Protect your children from bad words
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33888437@N06/3992752224/

7. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67076949@N05/7629148916/
Avoid the shows completely
Remove the influence

8. http://www.flickr.com/photos/88442983@N00/731349344/
Prevent children from learning bad words
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64239850@N07/5922008907/
Stop encouraging adults to use
bad words at home
Don’t condone bad language
Main
Points
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29001414@N00/7186553884/

9. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiemovieseries/6069076137/
Avoid shows with bad Language
They contradict the morals you teach your children

10. “Children and teens exposed to profanity in television and video games are more likely to show
aggression toward others.” (Dana, 2011)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/howieluvzus/3328784348/

11. http://www.flickr.com/photos/48094905@N04/4974258736/
Pun"hment
It 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)

12. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fortrucker/5761268545/
Children will mirror what we do
They look up to us as an example
of what they should be

13. http://www.flickr.com/photos/73645804@N00/2408048812/
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)

14. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16230215@N08/5283391599/
Be Consci%s
of y%r
Langua&

15. “…profanity in the media
may increase aggression
levels among
teens…” (Nauert, 2011)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36121865@N03/3624800027/
Show Respect,
Don’t Curse

16. http://www.flickr.com/photos/57113749@N07/5374200948/
30 day Challen&
Avoid shows with bad language for 30
days
Your child’s attitude will greatly improve

17. http://www.flickr.com/photos/88442983@N00/731349344/
Prevent children from learning bad words
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64239850@N07/5922008907/
Stop encouraging adults to use
bad words at home
Don’t condone bad language
Main
Points
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29001414@N00/7186553884/

18. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rtgregory/1332596877/
D"c%ra& “So)” Curse words
They’re completely unacceptable on daytime television

19. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52133016@N08/8387464782/
A World wi#%t Cursing " a ha*y one
Isn’t that what you
want for your child to
grow up in?

20. 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