“Swear words are losing their original meaning”: Associate Professor at Moscow State Pedagogical University. Larisa Ovcharenko explains how taboo words appeared in the language.

The psychologist gave recommendations on what to do if swearing appears in the vocabulary of a teenager or child, and also explained how an adult can get rid of the habit of swearing. February 3 is World Anti-Profanity Day. The prevalence of obscene vocabulary is associated with its emotional charge, which allows you to quickly convey your mood to others.