Children's behavior is a reflection of the behavior of their parents

Is it true that what parents do can affect children's behavior?

It turns out that children start imitating adults since they were babies. A baby sees the facial expressions of his parents to later learn to show those expressions. This is certainly useful for his future in socializing, because what is shown by children is a form of learning outcomes from what is taught by their parents.

Parents who exhibit antisocial behavior will create children with antisocial behavior as well. Antisocial behavior in children arises from observations and interpretations of parental behavior. Children see what their parents display in their behavior and they imitate it, because according to children this is a normal thing in social life outside the home.

When children see physical fights from their parents, children don't just feel sad. A child who witnesses violence, especially against a loved one, can lead to a child experiencing distrust of others. Later, children will use violence as a way to show their strengths, because according to children, depending on others signifies weakness and inability so that violence becomes a way to show their dominance. In addition, showing violence against children results in children not being able to express themselves properly through words. This can make it harder for children to work with them.

However, don't worry, because not only the bad ones, children also imitate the good deeds done by their parents. By being a kind and tolerant parent, you can set an example for your child to do the same. Providing a model for behavior for children can give children a reference about what is good and what is not. That way, parents need to show a lot of friendly and warm behavior to others in the hope that the child can apply it too.

One easy but warm and kind act is the habit of saying "thank you" every time you get help. Unknowingly, a child will imitate these actions from their parents. Always give appreciation to children for whatever they do, even if it is a small thing. Giving them an understanding of the other side of each story can also make children more tolerant.

What children see can be the basis for children to behave. Although basically the formation of behavior is the result of a complicated process, between biology and the environment that is not only the family environment. Children also tend to imitate the behavior they see not only from the behavior of their parents, but what they watch, their friends, and their teachers at school. The role of parents is needed in shaping the initial character of their children by setting a good example so that children can grow into children who can function well socially.

Let's learn to be good parents so that our children also grow up to be great generations!