Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. James Baldwin
The joys of parenting come with some heavy responsibilities. As parents, we are keen to give our children a good start in life, by not allowing them to pick up bad habits. And so, we instruct, guide and correct them on a daily basis. We praise them for their achievements and criticize their flaws. But have we stopped to think of the effect our incessant counsel and advice have on our children?
James Baldwin, in offering his thoughts on parenting, seems not to believe that either praise or scorn has the desired effect of refining our child's character. He has recognized that the truism, "actions speak louder than words" is particularly true for young for children. Children are not capable of rational thought, argument or learning by thinking as much as adults are. As such, the lessons of an adult are rarely picked up consciously by the child, but rather......
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