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Swearing is indeed a rite of passage that we all go through and swear words often come out when we cannot find any other proper word for the moment -- usually the heat of the moment. Telling your kids to never swear is like telling time to stand still; it's just not gonna happen. But with that said, like all child-rearing you need to give your children parameters on swearing. There are places where swearing is just not acceptable like public places, in the home, with certain family members and at school. No parent wants to find out there child was the filthy potty-mouth at the local mall. So set the example by being the example and stay firm on what is and isn't acceptable language in your household.