Washing out your mouth with soap

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Washing out mouth with soap is a form of physical punishment. It is most commonly administered to children for actions such as cursing, lying, or talking back. It is considered symbolic of cleansing out a dirty mouth but is used primarily because some people feel that the foul taste of soap is an effective deterrent to unacceptable behavior. It was a common method of punishment in the first half of the 20th century but has declined in popularity significantly since the 1960s. Historically, it has been practiced primarily in the United Kingdom, Australia and United States. Today it is a controversial practice, with some parents, child experts, and other persons who spend time around children practicing and/or advocating for it, others refusing the practice, and some even opposing its use by others. Opposition to this punishment has grown in recent decades as its use has declined.
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For nice words coming out of your mouth, try this:
Boil 2.5 cups of water. Add in 1 teaspoon of fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon of rosemary leaves, ad 1 teaspoon of anise seeds. Let this boil for about 20 minutes. Once it is cooled, you've got your mouthwash!
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/homemade-natural-mouthwash.html



See also:
Bitter and sweet and behavior
http://descouleursdanslabouche.blogspot.com/2011/05/envy-and-bitterness-in-mouth-one-flavor.html


ALERT:
http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2011/11/04/mouthwash-recalled-over-bacterial-contamination-fear.html