Once or twice around when I was hitting puberty, same with my brothers I think (never my sister).
It was my dad who did it. It wasn't just for casual swearing though, but for heated arguments in which swearing was involved, and only if he really snapped.
It was a fairly horrid experience, having a bar forcefully shoved in your mouth when you're crying anger and arguing. In his defence though, he always apologized after realizing he went to far (i.e. we were obviously rather upset afterwards).
I don't think I would have the heart to do it to my own children, but I respect that in some cases corporal punishment is the only solution to instill certain values and understanding within children. Particularly in my own faimly's case, we are all rather stubborn individuals (especially when it comes to arguments, it's typically a never give in situation). And I feel proud that I wasn't a spoiled brat.
If I were to choose and use a punishment (I'm sure I will one day), I would prefer a less invasive method (the mouth is too sensitive/private an area), such as spanking or something more mentally effective.
TwinRetro said:
Not only did I get my mouth rinsed out with soap, my mom would spray my mouth with perfume and made me hold it in for 5 full minutes. She also didnt just stick soap in my mouth, she would cut a sliver off the bar and make me eat it.
This I feel has gone past normal boundaries (especially the perfume one, that seems dangerous)
I really hope this doesn't reflect to much on the rest of your childhood my temp brother.