Being a good role model

It is very important for parents to understand the magnitude of the impact that role modeling has on a child. There are many studies indicating that a child will learn and imitate a parents behavior much more often than children will do what a parent tells them to do. Parents need to check their behaviors in regard to their reactions and responses to others in their daily routine. Parents need to be aware of their motivation, morals, health decisions, eating and sleeping habits, compassion for others, attitudes, friendships, and so much more. There are tons of beliefs and behaviors that parents teach their children without ever realizing it. So parents behave as you would want your child to behave. If you want your child to be respectful, responsible, positive, productive, and safe, make sure you are behaving in those ways at all times.