Help! My Son Started Cursing Like a Sailor. Then I Found Out Who's Teaching Him This.
Briefly

The article discusses a concern of a parent whose 6-year-old son, Ray, has begun using profanity. The parent suspects his older brother may be the influence but later discovers that the new neighbor, Nathan, has a parrot that is likely the source of Ray's language. The neighbor disregards the parent's concerns about the bird's influence and insists it is his property. The parent is left contemplating seeking legal advice regarding the situation but is advised to weigh the gravity of fighting over a situation that also has humorous aspects.
"Ray's increasing use of profanity, particularly his response of 'eat shit' when asked to finish his broccoli, raises concerns about the influence of his environment and peers."
"Interactions with the new neighbor reveal that their parrot, which is left outside, is a likely source of Ray's newfound language, raising questions about neighborhood dynamics."
Read at Slate Magazine
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