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Modeling Behaviors for your Kids

Children learn primarily through modeling, especially from their parents.
Parents’ behaviors—how they treat others and handle situations—are closely observed by children.
The saying “do as I say, not as I do” is ineffective because children mimic actions, not just words.
Respect is reciprocal: showing respect to children encourages them to show respect in return.
Parents should strive to embody the qualities and behaviors they want their children to adopt.
Screen use is a key example: it’s inconsistent to tell children to limit device time if parents are constantly on their own phones.

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