| Parents are teachers, too. When it comes to child | | | | accomplished by setting a good example on a daily |
| rearing, one of the most important lessons a parent | | | | basis. Parents do this by being conscientious about |
| can teach their youngster is responsible behavior. This | | | | exhibiting maturity in the ways they deal with other |
| means helping the child learn how to interact with | | | | people, react to stressful situations, disagree with |
| others in a way that displays self-respect, as well as | | | | others, make choices, etc.Parents can help their |
| respect toward others.No child comes into this world | | | | children grow into responsible adults by being a positive |
| pre-programmed with good manners and virtuous | | | | role model. Helping them learn how to think, feel, and |
| attributes such as a willingness to share, consideration | | | | act responsibly, and to pursue their own interests |
| for the feelings of others, respect for others | | | | without becoming insensitive of the needs and feelings |
| possessions, respect for authority figures, and a | | | | of others.Accountability, fairness, honesty, courage, and |
| selfless attitude.Considerate, responsible behavior must | | | | respect toward self and others are important |
| be taught while a child is very young so that it is instilled | | | | character traits. Many parents help instill these qualities |
| by the time they are older, when irresponsible behavior | | | | by sharing deeply held religious and moral convictions |
| risks evolving into criminal behavior.Teaching a child | | | | with their children. |
| about responsible behavior begins at home. It is | | | | |