Serious Inquiries Only SIO374: Maybe Swearing Around Your Kids Is Fine?
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Jul 31, 2023 Dr. Ashley Scolaro, a cognitive neuroscientist, discusses the taboo of swearing around kids. Topics include the scientific evidence, moral concerns, brain regions involved in cursing, and the influence on children's language development. The importance of educating kids about the meaning and context of words is emphasized.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Swearing Around Children
04:12 • 8min
Discussing swear words, sponsor ads, and planting optimization
11:48 • 4min
Cursing and the Brain
15:25 • 12min
The Neuroscience of Taboo Language and Cursing
27:19 • 3min
Swearing and Slur Words Around Children
30:48 • 6min
The Influence of Swearing on Children
36:37 • 20min
Swearing, Language Development, and Context
56:32 • 3min