Like in most families, children are around you everyday. Whatever
you show to your children is what you teach and impart to them
regardless of your intentions. In the eyes of your children, you
are a teacher. Everyday you are teaching “live” —
whether you like it or not. You’re like a walking lecture
in your child’s life. What are you willing to show to your
child? What are you going to teach your child through you? Do
you want to be credible?
The Best Way to Teach is to Model What You Preach
Parenting articles and books tell us that we should be role
models for our kids. However, finding a reliable source on how
we can become one is a challenge. Being a role model is not
an easy task. It requires determination, self-control, self-
reflection, and discipline.
One of the best ways to become a role model is to simply practice
what you preach. Obviously, you can’t tell your child
not to smoke or drink when you smoke a pack a day or you have
several drinks before going to bed. Likewise, you appear phoney
to your kids if you advise not to use foul language when you
criticize or verbally abuse your spouse at the dinner table.
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