"Like Little Language Vacuum Cleaners," Kids Suck Up Swear Words, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Study
Most parents are pretty concerned about their kids using foul language. Dr. Timothy Jay, a psychologist and expert in swearing, says parents worried about bad words might be fighting a losing battle. "As soon as kids start talking, they pick up this kind of language," Jay says. "They're like little language vacuum cleaners, so they repeat what they hear."
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