 | Children learn by watching and listening to
the world around them. Communication is more than just words alone. So it can be a shock
the first time a parent sees himself mirrored by his child; hands on hips, furrowed brow, trying to stare you down because
they are angry or frustrated at something. They've come to learn that that is
what a person does when they feel that way. They've learned by watching you. |
| If you are shocked to hear your child using foul
or inappropriate language your detective skills need to kick into
high gear. It is possible that the culprit may be just as close as
your own home. |
| Monitor what they're watching on television or in
movies to see if that is a source of the "naughty" language.
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| Do you argue in front of the children? It can be
useful for a child to see that parents don't always agree but who
treat each other and their position with respect. Adults can model
ways to resolve conflict in positive ways that the children can and
do incorporate into their own behaviors. |
| It's challenging being a role model. But if we
are to expect appropriate social behaviors from our children we must
increase our self awareness and great creative. And darn it -
they're worth it! |
