Parents need to model the appropriate behavior they wish to see in their children. If you want your children to have manners, you need to have manners. Say “Please” and “Thank you” when you ask your children to do something and after they complete the task. Then you may expect them to do the same. If you are rude, your children will be rude. If you gossip, your children will gossip. The apple does not fall far from the tree. Be the person you wish your children to model and follow. If you and your spouse are separated, you may have little or no control over his/her behavior. Don’t worry about that. Be the model you want for your children. In the end, they will grow up and respect you for showing them how to be successful adults.
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