Do You Let Your Kids Curse? Jennifer Connelly Does!

on September 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Jennifer Connelly explains to Jimmy Kimmel that she lets her kids (Kai, 12, and Stellan, 6) curse—but not in public. CafeMoms had a similar conversation about whether they let their kids swear in the house...

Here's what some moms had to say:

Manth: We don't swear at home generally speaking, so we expect our kids not to swear at home. They accept that it's just something not done there.

Luckysevenwow: I do allow some cussing. The fake form isn't really different in my book. They are not allowed to ever use towards me in anger, they are to always watch their mouths when around other people, and they are to always be cautious of the fact that I may allow some, but other people may find it offensive. So far they are staying within an acceptable amount of usage.

Lindalu2: If you swear, then expect to hear your kids swear and you have no defense!

Do you allow your kids to curse?

Don't Do That In Public!

"Shut Up, Mom!" Disrespectful Kids

About the author Kim Conte

has shoes that make people stop her on the street and ask "Where did you get those?" but it doesn't work for taxi cabs as she was hit by one ... and lived to tell the tale. She has more freckles than Lohan but way less attitude. And she's a fierce cook with tons of recipes to share -- and wishes she could share some with Bourdain.

Filed Under: behavior, discipline

Comments (22)

momof2boy2girl

on Sep 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM

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mommyheymommy

on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM

No, and to let them do it in front of other people's children is lacking common courtesy IMO. You are setting your children up to be what others consider a bad influence on their children.

my2.5boys

on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:42 PM

I neither encourage, nor discourage them from swearing. When I hear it, I will explain that it is generally considered inappropriate for them to use that kind of language, but I don't get angry or offensive about it.

ccspiratemama

on Sep 14, 2009 at 1:24 PM

If it's allowed on TV I have no problem with it. She knows not to say it in school.

aurorabunny

on Sep 14, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Meh, it wouldn't bother me. Then again my son doesn't talk so I would be pretty pleased to hear him say just about anything!

Cafe Cynthia

on Sep 14, 2009 at 2:28 PM

I just don't think it's necessary -- for anyone.

justanotherjen

on Sep 14, 2009 at 5:14 PM

I don't allow it but I don't freak out if they say a swear word. I just remind them that those words aren't allowed until they are older (teens) and only if they have learned when it is and isn't appropriate to use them. I just don't make a big deal of it and neither do they. My parents did the same thing except they freaked out a whole lot more when we did slip up. I didn't start swearing until high school and that was just hell and damn. The other girls at my Catholic high school swore like sailors. It was insane walking down the hall.

RanaAurora

on Sep 14, 2009 at 5:38 PM

We try not to cuss as I don't feel the need to be a hypocrite. If we cuss, my son reminds us that we shouldn't say those words because they're rude (we call them rude words - not "bad"). If he says them, same thing, just a calm reminder. When they're teens or older I'll be more lax about which ones are acceptable ("Damn" isn't okay from my 5 year old, but wouldn't bother me from a 15 year old).