What Example Are You Setting?

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I was reading an article about why adolescent girls are so mean to each other. This phrase captivated my attention, "Parents can start by monitoring their own behavior, the experts say, because girls (and boys) follow what their parents do. They can also talk to their kids about this hurtful behavior and help them figure out positive ways to solve relationship problems."


As parents, we have a viable duty to be positive role models for our children. For this reason, if you want your kids to show respect, you must show respect to one another. Go ahead, test this fact. If you do not like someone, your kids won't either. If you lack respect for a person, your kids won't have much respect either. If you are critical and gossip a lot, watch and see what your kids do. You'll soon find that they are quick to spread the latest news and most likely it will always be cast in a negative light. Don't dispair though. You can change this dangerous habit. "The first thing parents can do is recognize that what they say and how they treat other adults and children has an enormous influence on how their own children behave." (Parent Adviser, November 1, 2007). If something negative is said, try to change it and help your child to see the good in whatever situation you are facing. Let's become the right role model for our children!