Every Child Needs - 8

 Good Role Models

Children look to role models to figure out how to behave in school, in social situations, and in life. They copy the behavior, appearance, and habits of their role models. Role models can be positive or negative. Here are some ways to encourage your children to look to positive role models:

• Encourage your child to become involved in activities that reflect your values.
• Talk to your child about the traits of positive role models.
• Let your child know they can copy some behaviors of their role models without copying all of them.
• Remind your child that all people make good and bad choices and that it's important to learn from your mistakes.