This chapter delves into the strategies for nurturing kind and respectful children, focusing on the role of parents in shaping family values and virtues to influence children's behavior positively. It highlights the importance of parental moral authority, intentionality in teaching kindness, and creating a cohesive family culture.
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Episode 2126:
Chris Libby and Thomas Lickona delve into the pressing issue of instilling kindness in children, emphasizing the crucial role of parental influence and moral authority. They propose six practical strategies for fostering a compassionate and respectful family environment. By adopting these methods, parents can lay a strong foundation for their children's moral development, ensuring they grow into considerate and grateful individuals.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/relationships/6-ways-to-raise-kinder-kids/
Quotes to ponder:
"Creating a family mission statement gives your children a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves."
"Gratitude is an act of kindness and ingratitude is an act of unkindness"
"We should teach our children what gratitude means and why thankfulness is important."
Episode references:
How to Raise Kind Kids by Thomas Lickona: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-raise-kind-kids-thomas-lickona/1126791895
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