Hello. Can I have your opinions please? Mindee (nearly 2yo) was collected tonight and while I was talking to my ds, mum says to mindee "I told you if you say that I will smack you". I didn't hear what he'd said, so asked her. She couldn't tell me with mindee and ds in earshot so I texted her this evening and asked. Apparently he's picked up (from his dad) "for f sake" Sorry, I know i'm not allowed to put bad words on here, so I hope that way of writing it is ok His dad's very embarrassed and feels awful about it (he says it sometimes when he's driving) and mindee has picked up on it. I personally haven't heard him say it (he's been off for 2 weeks and it was first day back today).
I just wondered how we should deal with this - I don't think it should be made into a really big deal, as he obviously doesn't know what he's saying, but on the other hand should he be told it's a bad word at this young age, or should we just ignore it when/if he says it?? I definitely don't think smacking him is a very positive or helpful way forward.
Please help.
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