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Mum stunned as four-year-old repeats harsh phrase from daycare
Original: parenting
An Australian mother has spoken out after her four-year-old came home from daycare repeating a harsh parenting phrase she had never used at home, prompting her to ask whether other families had experienced the same. The story has struck a chord with parents debating what language children pick up from carers and peers, and how educators should speak to young children.
Why now: Parents are responding to a relatable story about children picking up harsh language at daycare, touching on anxieties about childcare and discipline.
Evidence
- The daycare phrase sparking debate among parents · Nine.com.au
- ‘Is this a thing?’: Mum’s shock as four-year-old repeats harsh parenting phrase heard at daycare · Nine.com.au
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