Teach what is expected!!!
I hear many parents say my child is misbehaving or my child isn’t listening. My first response back is “Have you taught them what is expected?”
We get so busy in our lives that we fail to take the time to teach our children what is expected. As an example, we need to teach them how to behave in public places such as restaurants. We need to teach them how to whisper in church. We can’t be annoyed at our children if we haven’t taught them proper behavior first.
Wouldn’t it be nice if they just learned how to tie their shoes on their own? or if they learned to ”potty train” on their own? It’s doesn’t happen that way.
They are looking at you for their model of behavior. ”Walk the walk” you want your children to follow.