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