Being a Role Model
- Think of one or two habits or virtues that you’d like your children to develop as they mature. Come up with specific ways that you can model those attributes.
- Review the promises you have made to your kids lately. Make sure you keep them.
- Take your kids to do work for an elderly person.
- Discuss with your wife some of the negative modeling your children are receiving from friends, peers, the media, or from you.
- Take a hard look at your daily habits and emotions. Is there room for improvement? Have you been giving your integrity enough thoughtful consideration?
- Make sure you pick up your clothes and keep your room tidy.
- When the car or a major appliance breaks down, show your children how to handle the problem positively.
- Explain to your children why you have voted for a particular candidate instead of another.
- Always be extra considerate of your wife. Help her with tasks around the house; hold doors open for her; compliment her in your children’s presence.
- Ask your children often: “How can I help?”
