Q I am shocked by the foul language, including sexually explicit words, used by a three-year-old boy in my care when he is upset. How should I react to this?
A It is indeed really sad when you hear a young child use shocking language. Unfortunately, we suspect that it is not uncommon and that there are many other carers who are anxious about how to deal with behaviour that is damaging to children and upsetting for everyone around them. Obviously, this little boy didn't invent this language, so we need to begin by investigating what he is copying and where it comes from. Then we can see more clearly what needs to be done.
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