YESS!!! So true. Kids learn through osmosis and mainly by observing the parent's behavior. So words only go so far. If we can become better role models for our kids starting when they're young, we'll have less trouble on our hands later on.
One of the peaceful parenting podcasters that my fiancé and I listen to mentions frequently that if our child is acting up, not to look at him and his action but us and our actions. I couldn't agree more. I believe that some of personality is inherent but they are partially blank slates so to speak and learn that behavior somewhere. When they're little, it's either us or a handful of family members that watch him while we work.
YESS!!! So true. Kids learn through osmosis and mainly by observing the parent's behavior. So words only go so far. If we can become better role models for our kids starting when they're young, we'll have less trouble on our hands later on.
One of the peaceful parenting podcasters that my fiancé and I listen to mentions frequently that if our child is acting up, not to look at him and his action but us and our actions. I couldn't agree more. I believe that some of personality is inherent but they are partially blank slates so to speak and learn that behavior somewhere. When they're little, it's either us or a handful of family members that watch him while we work.