>> They're human tape recorders. If you don't want it repeated, don't say it in their hearing.
My brother told me that when my nephew (who is now 24) was very young, he said, "Daddy, you're a a--hole". And my
sister in law looked at my brother and said, "Well! Where'd he get _that_ (language) from?" :)
I have a granddaughter that repeats everything said right after you say it. She's 21 months and has been doing this for the last 6 months. She walked early and spoke early. What's funny now, soon won't be. I was holding her recently and the guys wouldn't come to dinner so I told D-i-L "We'll eat and they can kiss my butt" and granddaughter yells "KISS MY BUTT!". Grandma doesn't swear but WILL have to watch phrases. ;)