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When it comes to raising children, giving them a good education, and teaching them the right values and morals, parents have a tough job. It is not always easy to know what is best for any particular child or family. That’s why this article was created: to give parents assistance in knowing exactly what they should never do to their children in order to better educate, protect, and instill good values and morals in their lives.
1. Be a hypocrite
No one knows better than a parent that it is important to lead by example. If you want your children to be honest, then you should lead by example and be honest. If you want them to stand up for themselves, don’t be afraid to do so yourself. Make sure that the words you say and the actions you take are consistent with each other. This can help give children a strong foundation of morality upon which they can base their own future behavior.
2. Don’t speak the truth to children
If you want your children to be truthful, then you should learn to speak the truth. Don’t lie to them, or give them something that is not true in order to make yourself look good. Instead, let them make their own decisions around what they should or should not do based on what they believe is right and wrong.
