This Is Why Your Children Are a Reflection of You

A father carrying his son on his shoulders.

How children behave is a reflection of their parents. (Image: Kelli McClintock via Unsplash)

How children behave is a reflection of their parents. There is a Chinese saying: “Even the best jade needs to be cut and sculptured so as to become a valuable treasure.”

Some parents do not have the tolerance to endure their children’s misbehaving or are too busy to properly disciple them. Parents are the main teachers that children learn from, so when your child is naughty, it’s best to look within at yourself to see if you are teaching them the right way. When you do, you will have a positive result.

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Children learn from their parents

Have a look at these signs of bad parenting and see if they apply to you:

Your children disturb you to get affection.
Your child disturbs you to get affection. (Image: via Nspirement)
If your child lies, it may be because of you.
If your child lies, it may be because of you. (Image: via Nspirement)
Poor self-esteem oftem comes from the parents.
Poor self-esteem oftem comes from the parents. (Image: via Nspirement)
Parents shouldn't discipline children in front of others.
Parents shouldn’t discipline children in front of others. (Image: via Nspirement)
Let your children choose what they want.
Let your children choose what they want. (Image: via Nspirement)
Don't remove all your child's obstacles.
Don’t remove all your child’s obstacles. (Image: via Nspirement)
Don't constantly compare your child with others.
Don’t constantly compare your child with others. (Image: via Nspirement)
Praise your child when they do things well.
Praise your child when they do things well. (Image: via Nspirement)
Don't make big issues out of small things.
Don’t make big issues out of small things. (Image: via Nspirement)

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