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(Copyright 1999) Bellman Communications All Rights Reserved Written By: Dr. Jim Marks, Ph.D, Ed.D SETTING THAT GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN: When psychology professors teach their freshman students about the psychology of how we learn, one big topic is what they like to call MODELING BEHAVIOR. In the old days (before the internet) we used to call that MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO. Parents should realize that what their children see and hear them do can have a profound influence on little Johnny and Suzy's behavior. This fact means that mom and pop may have some soul-searching and some habit changing ahead. SOME DO'S AND DON'TS: PARENTS: "DO" - Enroll in (and attend) a self-defense course with your child. - Talk openly about the many dangers of substance abuse. - Show you care by knowing where your child is at all times. - Demonstrate respect for yourself and others every day. - Be sure your child gets to see you as you check to see who is at the door before you open it, even if you are expecting Aunt Debbie. - Look both ways before crossing a street, a driveway, or an alley. - Walk some distance away from buildings. - Select YOUR friends carefully -- always think, "Is this the kind of person I want to be MY CHILD'S friend?" - Make a point of demonstrating your respect for your child's teacher(s). - Watch television programs and movies that present positive role models as difficult as that may be today. - Dress yourself and your child appropriately. PARENTS: "DON'T" - Smoke - Abuse/use alcohol or other drugs. - Let your child see YOU take a dangerous shortcut. - Allow people who use/abuse alcohol or other drugs or who smoke to do so in your families home. - Invite someone UNDER THE INFLUENCE into your home. - Open the door to a stranger. - Give any information to strangers on the telephone. - Berate your child so as to make your child feel inferior. Of course, this is in no way meant to imply that you should not provide standards or discipline for your child. Children need and want such discipline. - Allow strangers to get closer than the appropriate distance. Albert Bandura conducted an experiment many years ago which turned out to be a classic in the field. He let children watch while his assistants punched some Bobo Dolls. Bobo Dolls are large plastic inflated toy dolls shaped like a clown. When given a chance, the kids almost tore the dolls to pieces! They had modeled the inappropriate behavior. Of course, there are some children that may harm others without such examples. It is clear that children who view violence as acceptable behavior may indeed model that behavior and attempt to harm others. ALWAYS set a good example -- little ears are listening; little eyes are watching. |
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