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3 year old picked up a swear word

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dadadadathatslife · 30/07/2017 19:08

My DS 3 just said "fuck sake"

I actually feel like the worst mother in the world.

Please cheer me up and tell me other things your children have said/done that's made you cringe.

Also, how do you get them to stop saying it???

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TrickyLicky · 30/07/2017 20:00

I'm howling at these Grin. Yet to experience it myself (DS is only 5 months) but one of my favourite all time stories involved a woman known locally for her colourful language. She was summoned to her DD's school. The teacher tells her that her DD has been using bad language. The mum's response to her DD? "What have i fucking told you about swearing?!". You couldn't make it up.

Mrsknackered · 30/07/2017 20:01

My DS aged 3 told my neighbour to fuck off when she knocked on our door. I have never felt shame like it and I was completely speechless.
I did laugh in private

NoFuckingRoomOnMyBroom · 30/07/2017 20:07

'Some fucker' has made me cry laughing, hilarious Grin

daddyorscience · 30/07/2017 20:09

My DS (5) learned "bell end" from his mum's new hubby. He uses it well, in context, to maximum effect. "Bugger" would be me and nanny.. Both DS and DD(7) use that, in context. If DS can't do something, it goes thus: "bum.", Then level 2 is "Aargh.", Then finally "bugger!".

Or "no dad/nan, you silly bugger'.

Arse is a common one.

They both know it's home/car use only. DD once asked me "where gone the fuckwit?", After I got cut up. Mummy was surprised..😂

LondonSouth28 · 30/07/2017 20:14

I mutter "for fucks sake" a lot. I've heard my 2.5 DS now muttering it when he is doing something and it's not working as he would like it. I'm dreading DH hearing it come out of his mouth...I'm loving the fork idea. I'm going to be carrying a fork around with me at all times now.

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dadadadathatslife · 30/07/2017 20:15

I don't feel so bad now 😂😂

I'm telling DH all these and we're having a right good chuckle

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1mouse2 · 30/07/2017 20:20

Dd1 starting coming with "fuck" when she was three, she say it and then look right at us waiting for our response! We just kept saying it was a bad word and she shouldn't say it, as she wasn't getting a rewspinse she soon got fed up.

TittyGolightly · 30/07/2017 20:21

My niece's first word was "fucksake". Chill out.

StarryCorpulentCunt · 30/07/2017 20:22

DS called a girl at nursery a tosser. Blush Bad mummy needs to work on her road rage.

John4703 · 30/07/2017 20:23

I still have a painfull memory of telling my parents to"f*ck off" when I was about four years old. They reacted, (or over reacted) and I told them the truth, that I honestly thought it meant "go away". I am now 70and still remember their shock.

daddyorscience · 30/07/2017 20:24

I admit, it's hard.. Well, impossible, not to laugh when, in the bedtime call I ask "so, son.. Hows things?" And hear "DD is being a pain in the arse, and mummy's being a bellend".

"Well, tell it like it is, lad"..😂

BlurryFace · 30/07/2017 20:29

The signal went on the the telly the other day, to which the 2yo screamed "oh DAMN IT!"

The 2yo and 3yo have both said shit and fuck before (this will sound daft, but I swear a lot when I cook, I find timing stuff to be a pain in the arse) but they seem to have forgotten them after DH and I pretended not to hear it.

TroysMammy · 30/07/2017 20:30

I remember being around 3 years old and an Auntie recording me reciting "Incy Wincy spider climbed up the spout, down came the rain and washed the bugger out". Cue hysterics from her and my older cousins.

wheelsortyres · 30/07/2017 20:32

Ds is three and has taken to shouting 'fucking Donald Trump' when he hurts himself or something goes wrong. BlushBlushBlushGrin

RedStripeSorry · 30/07/2017 20:34

These are really funny. I tried to take a bag of sweets off dd (4) earlier and she said 'you fucking dare' Shock.

I told her off but struggled to keep a straight face!

Trb17 · 30/07/2017 20:38

DD playing a game when she was 4. She lost at the game. She responded by saying to the game, "Oh you wanker!" Shock I had to explain it was a bad word and then seriously re-evaluate what I said whilst driving BlushGrin

Bubblysqueak · 30/07/2017 20:39

My d's has speech delay and lots of what be says is very unclear unless.you know him, accept for 'Oh my God' ! Not swearing but doesn't sound particularly nice but I'm slightly proud that it's a 3 word.sentence used.in context and very clear for all to understand

Girty999 · 30/07/2017 20:41

I tried so hard to never swear in front of my children but guess what?? I'm not capable lol, I try and mumble or keep the worst at bay but I honestly think if they hear it, make sure they know never at school or grandmas and just in the house if at all, they hear it so it's not quite so shocking and they aren't impressed by someone swearing at school x

useyourimagination · 30/07/2017 20:42

DD, then 2, loved the word bollocks. She even had the context for it, used it in all the right places. My DM, who has never sword in her life, used to love hearing it from her because it was such a funny word to hear from such a cute little girl.

She got it from DH and that's when we introduced the concept of Daddy words and Mummy words.

She's at university now and is a very well spoken young lady who can swear like a trooper when the occasion arises.

exWifebeginsat40 · 30/07/2017 20:46

redstripe not to labour the point, but couldn't you and your partner just not swear in front of a 4 year old?

Pru24 · 30/07/2017 20:47

My dd who is 5 keeps saying 'mum its pissing it down again!!' dont matter how many times i tell her, shes adament 'its ok, it means its raining mum!' then use the word RAINING please!!

stopfuckingshoutingatme · 30/07/2017 20:49

should add that I don't where he's got it from!!!

Yeah yeah WinkHmm

Emma2803 · 30/07/2017 20:49

My ds is 2 and a quarter and last week we were out in the car and I stalled it and he piped up "Oh shit, mummy's car broke down!"
I know it's not the worst word (he has also repeated fuck sake when I shouted at the dog) but I found it so hilarious and a little proud he used it in excellent context! Lol

Oldraver · 30/07/2017 20:50

It's not the end of the world..

I must admit to saying a swear word in front of two Mums not realising her DD had crept up on us, and she did pull me up on it (ok she may of had a point) as she obviously didnt want her DD picking it up...ok for her DS to of spent the last year bullying my DS but ooh n swearing

Ikabod · 30/07/2017 20:56

OP My daughter said exactly the same thing when she was two. We put her in her car seat, got in the front and she said "fucks sake!" Really loudly. DH said "where did she get that from?" I said I had no idea - genuinely! I was the one driving and at some point someone cut me up or something... turns out she got it from me Blush

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