Sadly I come from a family of swearers.  My husband and I do not swear in front of our kids and when they hear it they are offended and often scared by what they hear.  I stopped pussy footing around the situation very early on.  I can't stop them swearing in their own house but they don't do it at my house or in front of my kids.  They respect that and I have no problems

I'm sure if they are good friends they wouldn't mind you mentioning it, But the longer you leave telling them the harder it will be

very sad in society that many have been desensitized to foul language from the tv, music, in public....not much common sense or courtesy or values. Since your friends don't mind swearing in front of their children, they may not take too kindly to you expressing your concerns. However, I've say something like "ouch kiddo's ears" in response to similar situations. Little kids are like sponges, they soak up everything around them, so don't be surprised if the little one spouts off the words...try not to react, as the child doesn't know the meaning, just say it is not a nice word to use and please don't say any more...keep it simple, as the more you fuss or react the child may use the 'word' to gain your attention.

Practically everyone I know swears in front of their kids-myself and their dad included.No, I know its not nice and sounds gross  and it's a really gross habit-but do you know what-we have 9 year old twin boys and I have never heard them swear.I would say that at school it is a totally different story.They could probably teach me words.I do think there is a time and a place though-definately not in a public place,for adults or children.

Unfortunately, we can't control the actions or language of people around us.  It seems to me that your friends have long been swearers, and the habit it not going to go away easily.

If talking to them doesn't help, then you have to decide whether or not you want your children around their language. 

I do have to say though, the younger a child learns the words, the easier it is to get them to understand that they are words you don't like to hear.  Just a different way of looking at it, and who knows, might work.

Sadly, our society is one that doesn't really tolerate bad language, but also keeps using it in movies etc so our kids are exposed to it all the time.  As kids get older, they think the language is cool because they hear it everywhere.

just b upfront , most ppl understand but just dont think about it till u bring it up with them.

xoxo

I certainly don't think it is unreasonable to ask them to be careful in front of the kids..Most people do this out of common sense and don't swear in front of children anyway..I would just let them know that your children are picking up everything now and that you sure would appreciate it if they were careful...

That's all, really plain and simple and I wouldn't think they would be offended at all!