In the old days before young parents knew everything, parents would attempt to lead their children by command. Telling children what to do and what to think was quite normal behavior in the 1950’s. In the 1960’s parents swung to the other extreme of allowing their children to grow totally natural without any discipline. For a while this was debated socially until a blazingly bright bit of insight broke on the scene. People suspected that leading by example might work.
The best way to teach children is by example. Watch me and do as I do.
Some (a rare few) had a tough time cleaning up their own lives, but the well-being of children was sufficient motivation for parents everywhere to change. There were even stories of parents in Germany who quit drinking beer just to eliminate alcohol consumption from the lives of their children. Smoking dwindled through legislation and the use of the patch. Drug use by parents is still a problem, but most parents try to hide it from their children.
The point is... new people learn from old people. New Steemians learn from old Steemians. Finding successful role models is the best way to learn.
I have several to suggest as good behavioral examples: @exyle. @tarazkp. and @everittdmickey are three veteran examples you can follow. Of course, there are thousands more. Find Steemians you admire and do as they do. Following anyone with a high reputation is the best way to earn a high reputation (I hope).
Here is today’s beauty. Follow the big pretty birds.
'Train your child in the way he shld go, when he grows up, he wont depart from it'
Says the holy book. Thanks for this @doctorjohn
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My parents didn't exactly parent on example
But as a human with aspirations I have to behave right, make my own godly decisions and walk towards my planned goal
Great post!
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Truly being a good parent has always been my dream and i quit a playboy lifestyle some 2years ago not because i was tired nor lacking but i told myself i never wanted my kids to see me in that way,i want to lead an emulatory lifestyle for them in the nearest future and since the day i told myself that truth my relationship lifestyle took a very positive turn around and i am proud to say i am now saving for marriage little by little.I also take time to learn from my parents,i never witnessed them have a fight for one day and thats the dream.Thanks for this cool piece.Good morning.
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This is very interesting! There are many ways parents failed their responsibilities as father and mother and we could all see the results today! some parents are too busy with activities and some negligence all these bringing avock upon our society, sir even in 1990 here there is what I called discipline and moral but 2000 above I could see model life has robbed us and took away moral. In my norm's and culture, children were to greet their parents, male child prostrating, and female knee down but now barely that works in this our time , what we hv is hands to hands shaking, as per do as I do, sir some parents can't boost with their behavior or character to teach their children to fellow their footsteps! Some parents lay a bad foundation and their children build on that, children are smart and leaning fast than we expected, we can't hide from them, it's better patents give-up some things for the sake of their children (like the German father STOP drinking) I posted many article about parent failing their responsibilities and duties..
Thanks for share .. @doctorjohn
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@doctorjohn that looks like some High Reputation Birds living in Harmony.....
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Staying on the shoulders of giants can take one to places. It will be nice if the giants are will in the first place. Correcting erring ones lovingly and directing them on the path to follow may be more productive.
Of course, the young ones should be willing to follow set examples.
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Very useful information and thanks for sharing.
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