[Goria]

We have set the standard in our home - no cursing. Before I was a Christian, I did not realize even that OMG was a curse! Thankfully someone kindly explained to me that it hurt God's heart when I did this! Many children are not aware of this and it usually only takes a gentle explanation of why it is unacceptable.
I have told our girls that they have a standard. Anyone can use vulgar language and do things that are vulgar - but it takes a lady to walk in self control and be modest etc. I have always, always called them "my ladies" or "my beautiful ladies" and they (as a rule) are meeting the standard. Their dad is a gentleman - does not as a rule use offensive language. The few times he (or I) have slipped, we have apologized and asked for forgiveness.
I remember a funny story one time - our eldest came home yelling, "Mom, Kaylee used the "F" word!" "You did?" I asked, surprised. "No! I didn't" shouted Kaylee and then she looked at me and said "Mom, what is the "F" word?" "I whispered the word in her ear and she said "oh yes, I used that word." I then quietly explained to her that it wasn't a word we should use and she shouldn't use it again.
They are teenagers now .... so far, so good....