That is why parents should be aware of what they say and do when they are with their children. By including words like “please” and “thank you” as part of daily life, parents teach good manners.
Parents who normally put down other people are teaching their kids that it is okay to do so and that other people are not important. If parents want their child to respect others, a great place to start is at home. If parents show respect, it is likely that children will show others respect.
Being consistent in setting an example is extremely important. If parents tell the child that he should not hit anyone and then spank him as punishment for misbehavior, the child will become confused by the mixed signals.
Parents are human and make mistakes. It is important to say they are sorry and show that they’re trying to make things right. Being positive role models for children is one of the most important and rewarding things parents can do for their child.
Children are born without any sort of knowledge and eagerly look for someone to imitate. That someone is usually their parents. Parents are a child’s first role models. They learn how to behave by seeing what their parents do and follow by example.
That is why parents should be aware of what they say and do when they are with their children. By including words like “please” and “thank you” as part of daily life, parents teach good manners.
Parents who normally put down other people are teaching their kids that it is okay to do so and that other people are not important. If parents want their child to respect others, a great place to start is at home. If parents show respect, it is likely that children will show others respect.
Being consistent in setting an example