We like to say we use ALL the words in the English language.
It’s not like we cuss incessantly – but when it’s called for, yeah, my kids will hear me use bad words.
In fact, our approach with curse words is a bit like our approach with candy/sweets at our house. We have a big ‘ol basket full of candy bars, chocolates, etc. sitting out on the counter.
After dinner or as an afternoon snack the kids sometimes ask to have some candy – but since it’s not highly restricted (and it’s plentiful and always there), they more often ask to snack on grapes or a bowl of cereal (really!) – instead of asking for some Kinder Chocolate or a Hershey’s Kiss.
When things aren’t overly restricted or demonized..we find the kids end up with a better balance. Sure, they know that certain words are not for using at school or church – and they might even tease my husband and I occasionally for using ‘em—but I feel it would be silly to hide certain words from them.