Cursing like a sailor!

Last night, we had just got home from swim lessons. Kids were getting their pajamas on and getting ready for bed.
I went in and tucked my daughter in and then went off to bed. There was my son all snuggled into my bed ready to go to sleep. I could hear my husband in the kitchen yelling and upset about something, but I couldn't quite figure out what hit, his nerve.
As I climbed into bed I snuggled up to my sweet boy and BAM! The words hit me like a bolt of lightening " Daddy's an Asshole". I tried so hard not to laugh, luckily the lights were out and he couldn't see my slight smurk on my face. I took a deep breath and I calmly said to Nicholas "Now we don't call people names and we certainly don't call them bad words, that is not very nice." Nicholas replies "Well, he is!" I was blown away at this point. I was trying so hard not to laugh, yes I thought it was funny. It was really hard to keep my calm, disciplining voice. I asked him "Now would you want to be called a naughty name like that?" Nicholas replied "Nope!" I said "Hurtful words hurt peoples feelings and we shouldn't call people bad naughty names." He then snuggled in and said " I love you mommy!" I said "I love you too, now close your eyes and go to sleep." I sure do hope I got through to him, but to call his dad an asshole was shocking to me!

I did a little research on this subject and came across some expert advice from Parent Magazine here is what they said:

As children learn the power of language, they also discover the shock value of certain words. So if your otherwise sweet, innocent child starts cursing like a sailor, it's most likely just a ploy to get your attention. Or perhaps he heard the word somewhere and has no idea what he's saying. Regardless of the reason for the obscenity, don't laugh. Although it may seem comical to hear such language from the mouth of your babe, letting him think he's cute and funny will only encourage more of the same. And don't quote your child to another adult for a laugh either, at least not within your child's earshot. The first time your child swears, ignore it -- he may simply be repeating a new word much as he would any other, and paying no attention can help it disappear from his vocabulary. Acting shocked or horrified teaches your child that the word is powerful, and gives him an incentive to repeat it. But if your child keeps cursing, then remind him of your rules -- you can say something like, "We don't use that word in our family." And remember, kids follow your example. If you curse and swear, expect your child to do it as well.