Thursday, October 11, 2012
VALUES
Good values are one of
the most important things you can teach your child. Your child won't learn good
values in an hour, or in a classroom, but over the course of their childhood
and throughout their lifetime. Here are some tips to help you teach your child
good values.
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Live a life
that is worthy of emulation. Children
learn by
example; they learn what they live.
Believe it or not, your child is watching you and how you react to life. Live
in a way that portrays good values in order to teach them to your child.
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Don't wait
until high school. Children need to start learning
good values when they are very small. This will carry them through their
turbulent teen years.
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If you
believe what you profess to believe in, LIVE IT!. Teach your child the value of your beliefs. If you
do not prescribe to any particular faith, take time to talk to your children
about how living with good values makes the world better for everyone.
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Pay
attention to what your children are watching, reading, and looking at. Television, magazines and the Internet offer many
examples of both good and poor values. Talk to your kids about what they see.
If someone on TV is exemplifying poor values and reaping the repercussions of
those values, point that out to your child.
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Look for opportunities to teach good values to your children. Praise them for behaviors
that show good values. When you and your child witness someone exemplifying
good values, ask your child why they believe that person is acting in a good
manner. No matter how small your child is, their insights may surprise, amaze,
and please you!
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