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Show Them What’s What and Who’s Who

May 22, 2020

02:40

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Learn how to teach children about values and heroism, guiding them by providing examples of admirable qualities and exposing them to negative examples. Highlight the importance of showing children who is worthy of their admiration.

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Parents should guide their children in recognizing positive and negative role models to shape their admiration and character.

Teaching children about the nuances of heroes and villains helps them develop a moral compass and make informed choices in life.

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Teaching Kids to Differentiate Good and Bad Examples

As parents, it is important to guide our children in distinguishing between positive and negative role models. By showing them examples of dishonesty, desperation, and cheating, we can help them recognize these traits and understand that they do not deserve admiration. Conversely, we should also introduce them to genuine heroes and explain why they are worth looking up to. This could involve discussing figures like Pat Tillman, Harriet Tubman, and Nelson Mandela, or visiting influential monuments in Washington or London. By consistently teaching our children about the differences between good and evil, honor and shame, courage and cowardice, they will be better equipped to navigate life's complexities.

Teaching Children about Values and Heroism

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"Richard Feynman’s father took pains to show his son—usually by their photo in the newspaper—who was worthy of respect or not. He didn’t want his son to be fooled by appearances or titles or fancy clothes. He wanted him to know what a good man was like, and what actually made someone worth admiring.

This is something we have to do too, in our own way."

Find out how to show your kids who's worthy of their admiration in today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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