Model the behavior you want to see in your children from "summary" of Positive Discipline A-Z by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.,Lynn Lott,H. Stephen Glenn
Children learn more from what we do than from what we say. If we want our children to be respectful, responsible, and kind, then we must model those behaviors ourselves. It is not enough to simply tell our children to behave a certain way; we must show them through our own actions. When children see us treating others with respect, taking responsibility for our actions, and practicing kindness, they are more likely to internalize these behaviors and adopt them as their own. Modeling the behavior we want to see in our children requires us to be aware of how we act and react in various situations. We must strive to be mindful of our words, tone of voice, and body language, as our children are constantly observing and learning from us. If we want our children to communicate respectfully, then we must communicate respectfully with them and with others. If we want our children to take responsibility for their mistakes, then we must take responsibility for our own mistakes and apologize when necessar...
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