How Can We Help Children Learn about Character?
Children learn about strong character when parents and other adults in
their daily lives
· set a good example through their own
behavior and actions,
· set and communicate high standards and clear expectations,
· coach them on how to be responsible and kind, and
· use literature to reinforce the values of strong character.
Set a Good Example
We are always teaching our children something by our words and our actions.
They learn from seeing. They learn from hearing and from overhearing. They
learn from us, from each other, from other adults in the community and by themselves.
Children share the values of their parents about the most important things in life. Our priorities and principles and our examples of good behavior can
teach our children to take the high road when other roads look tempting.
Remember that children do not learn the values that make up strong character simply by being told about them. They learn by seeing the people around them
act on and uphold those values in their daily lives.
In our daily lives, we can show our children that we respect others. We can show them our compassion and concern when others are suffering, and our own
self-discipline, courage and honesty as we make difficult decisions.
How we conduct our everyday activities can show our children that we always try to do our best to serve our families, communities and country.
The way that we view money and material goods also can mold our children's character. If we see our self-worth and the worth of others in terms of cars,
homes, furniture, nice clothes and other possessions,our children are likely to develop these attitudes as
well. Of course, it is important to meet our children's needs, but it is also important to help them
understand the difference between their needs and their wants. The expensive jacket that your child has to have may be OK--if you can afford it.
Finally, we need to be consistent in upholding the values we want our children to respect and not
present them with conflicting values. We may tell our children that cheating is wrong, for example, yet brag to a neighbor about avoiding paying taxes. We
may say that rudeness to others is unacceptable, yet laugh when we see that behavior on a favorite TV
show.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
~
Anil Vij is the creator of the ultimate parenting toolbox, which has helped parents all over the world raise smarter, healthier and happier children > http://www.expertsonparenting.com
Sign up for Anil's Experts On Parenting Newsletter - just send a blank email => mailto: parentingnews@aweber.com
~
|
|
 |
Oh Baby! Finding the Right Name for Your Baby
Choosing a Baby Name:
By: GranMamma
Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will help you give your baby his or her very first gift.
1. Religion: For some parents, religion plays a major role in choosing a baby name. Roman...
...Read More
Types of Baby Shower Invitations
Planning a baby shower can be a fun but challenging task. One task crucial to many baby showers is picking the right baby shower invitations. Below are some ideas for baby shower invitations.
1) Themed Baby Shower Cards -...
...Read More
Special Baby Clothes For Those Special Days
Baby clothes are a necessity more than anything else, but there are a couple of special occasions that make the baby the center of attention. It is moments like this that the mother's keen sense of fashion gets to shine. Here, the...
...Read More
Hints And Tips On Scrapbooking Baby’s “Firsts”
It is true to say that a lot of people begin to get the scrappin’ bug after their child/children are born and usually their first attempt at scrapbooking is making a baby album.
Having a child is one of the most important events in our lives...
...Read More
How To Look For Baby Books
Look for Books! The books that you pick to read with your child is very important. If you aren't sure of what books are right for your child, ask a librarian to help you choose titles. Introduce your child to books when she or he is a baby. Let...
...Read More
|
