The Daily Dad

Where Did You See That?

Oct 13, 2020

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In this podcast, Ryan discusses the importance of modeling behavior for your children. He suggests asking your children when they have seen you exhibit behavior that they have mimicked, in order to correct and guide them.

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As parents, it is crucial to reflect on our own actions and ask our children 'When have you seen me do that?' to ensure we are setting a good example for them.

Instead of resorting to harsh punishment, gently reminding our children of the right path based on personal integrity can be a powerful tool to guide them towards making better choices and fostering a positive environment.

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Modeling Behavior

A key question to ask our children when addressing their bad behavior is, 'When have you seen me do that?' This question serves two important purposes. Firstly, it helps us reflect on whether we have inadvertently modeled undesirable behavior to our kids. By being aware of our own actions, we can ensure that we are setting a good example for them. Secondly, instead of resorting to harsh words or punishment, gentle correction rooted in personal integrity can be a powerful tool. By respectfully highlighting that we, as parents, hold ourselves to higher standards and would never accept such behavior, we can steer our children towards the right path.

Modeling Behavior and Gentle Correction

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"Your daughter gets mad, so she slams the door and screams. Your son makes himself a snack and leaves the kitchen a disaster for someone else to clean up. You hear them say something rude to a waiter. You see them write something offensive on social media.

Before you get mad yourself, before you condemn, just take them aside. Ask them, kindly, openly, a question that the strongman Mark Bell says he always asks his teenage kids: 'Hey, when have you seen me do that?'"

Ryan explains the merits of finding out the source of your kids' misbehavior on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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