What have you tried to teach your children that you hope they understood? (12)
PeachesandCreamConcord, North Carolina USA43 Threads 675 PostsI figured it was a good time to transfer from talking about being single, cheated on, life's problems, etc. and look toward our legacy as parents. What do you hope you've taught your children that will make a positive impact in the way they make life choices in the future. I hope minimally, I've at least gotten the Golden Rule across to my kids.."To Always Treat Others as They Would Like to be Treated." Sounds basic but I think instumental in the relationships they will have with family, inlaws, friends, co-workers and strangers alike. What have you passed on to your kids that you hope they got the point and will apply to they lives?
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I agree......Teaching your children to respect others..Is one of the most important things you could teach them!!
I also hope that I have instilled enough moral teaching that they will grow up with morals like my grandparents did. Not to sound old fasion but, there really aren't a lot of people out there today with any morals.
I also hope that I have instilled enough moral teaching that they will grow up with morals like my grandparents did. Not to sound old fasion but, there really aren't a lot of people out there today with any morals.
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Life isn't easy and things don't always go the way you want them to.
My oldest has been finding this to be true since he went out on his own. Got an apt with a couple of friends and then when he was having too many problems, bought a new one using his step-father as a co-signer. After he bought that he told me how he's lucky if he has $45 leftover after bills are paid. I told him. "Welcome to the real world" :)
Sometimes, no matter how much you try teaching them, they have to find out the hard way.
My oldest has been finding this to be true since he went out on his own. Got an apt with a couple of friends and then when he was having too many problems, bought a new one using his step-father as a co-signer. After he bought that he told me how he's lucky if he has $45 leftover after bills are paid. I told him. "Welcome to the real world" :)
Sometimes, no matter how much you try teaching them, they have to find out the hard way.
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I agree Patiently...morals is not being instilled enough.. thanks for taking the time to respond..want to also hear what the guys are doing with their kids...Dads are very important too**
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Thanks for your feedback RayNew...and you're right we all have had to learn some of life's most important lessons the hard way...
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I am batting .333 with my 3 kids , now young adults. what I tried to teach mine was the difference between, Need and Want. I have one success story, the others are expereincing the Had to have it ..Charge it.. Time to pay blues... my oldest believes "I owe, I owe ..so it's off to work I go" therory of life...I do hope it works for him
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Great imput firelit...in this world of instant gratification...teaching children the difference between "need and want." Awesome...course, I know a few adults that haven't gotten that lesson down pat yet either...
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My children are very young, but I am trying to instill in them the ability not to be afraid to tell the truth. Also, the concept of sharing still escapes them, lol. And my oldest is having a little problem with the fact that my youngest is not her property. I have seen her many times try to get her sister to do things for her, (ex, get me a glass of tea, get me some paper, I want to draw, etc). I am shortly going to have to start focusing on the negative and positive outlooks on life, as thier mother is extrememly negative, and I hope to give my kids an option that will help them on a day to day basis.
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i'm teaching my children to respect others feelings, to not talk about other ppl behind their backs and to show others the same courtesy they want to be treated with ..i'm also trying to teach them that it is okay to make mistakes but they need to learn from them and be honest when they do mess up
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compassion
confidence
hope
acceptance
equality
confidence
hope
acceptance
equality
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to be thankful for what they have and not to complaint about what they don't have.for they have food to eat and there is always someone who wish they had that.they have clothes to wear and there is someone who wish they had that.they have a place to stay that is warm in the winter time and cool in the summer.there are people who wish they had a place to stay.they have someone who loves them,who cares about them.they have someone who wants them.there is someone who watchs over them and keep them safe.there are children out there that wishes they had that.to be always thankful for what you have and to remember there will always be someone at there who wish you have what you have.that you could have been the one that was wishes for everything you have.to understand that you have been bless to have what you have.for there are people who does not have what you have and they would trade places with you in a heart beat.before you look down at someone or you talk bad about someone put yourself in their place and ask yourself what would you do.if you was that person who people look down at and talks bad about you.to respect everyone and accept them as they are no matter what the color of their skin is.for everyone is the same on the inside and it does not matter about the outside.do not go by what is on outside but get to know the person on the inside.no matter if you like them or not treat them with respect and treat them the way you want to be treated.if you see someone who is being mistreated cause of the way they look,the way they talk or because they are differt.stand up for them cause that could have been you and you would want someone to stand for you.always remember no one is better than someone else.for we all are the same under God's eyes.have respect for everyone even if they do not respect you.have love,compassion and understanding for the other person,always accept them as they are and for who they are.like you would want them to do the same for you
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