What are some of the things you can do as a parent to instill strong moral values in your children?

Question

I have chosen to not have children---------watch how out of control other seem to be-----am seeing a lack of discipline that is appalling.
---when I think of softening up my decision all it takes is a trip to the mall or walmart to reinforce my concern.

I do see lots of good advice here coupled with logic and would like to thank those who took the time to offer input-----THANKS

Answer 1

be an example for your child....if it's not something you want your child doing then you don't do it. this is much easier said than done though.

talk to your kids....open communication allows them the freedom to make their own decisions, but they will also be more willing to get their advice from you instead of their friends. promote honesty by giving honesty with your answers to even their tough questions.

show them lots of love through spending time with them and participating in their daily activities, not through buying them everything they want.

teach them to work for what they want.....give them chores and allowance....if they don't do their chores they don't get their allowance. this teaches them good work ethics.

if you're a religious family, take them to church.....but do not force a child to go to church that doesn't want to go. in the end they end up resenting the church, they don't learn from the experience and sometimes they disrupt the rest of the congregation so nobody gets anything out of the service.

give them lots and lots of praise for a job well done and discipline poor behavior.

teach them to respect themselves as well as others.

Answer 2

well being a child myself and having two wonderful parents i think i can help you out from a child's point of view. but i'm pretty sure i'm not normal at all.

first off, take your kid on a drive, this way there is no escape and you can display your morals to your child thoroughly.

2nd get them interested in something positive. motivate them. my motivation is weightlifting, my stepdad introduced it to me and it's been my life ever since. it keeps me from all he other bad stuff like drugs and alcohol.

show them how and what motivation can do for you, where you'll end up in life. how you'll impact other people with your knowledge, dedication and most importantly sacrifice. and i say sacrification is most important because without it dedication and commitment and all those other good words mean nothing.

take them to church, force them to go. never spoil them unless they accomplish a goal. this is what i would do for my children. and of course love them to death and make sure they know it. kiss them even when they don't want it :)

Answer 3

1.In Our Home You don't Have to Like me you don't have to love me "BUT" you must always respect me.
2.In order to receive you must always give.So for all the wonderful Christmas's he gets he has to threw out the year do his charitable way's in some way.Helping a neighbor saving his spare change for a cause .stamp out hunger Etc
and
3rd Never judge another.he is No better or worse then the next person as they are no better or worse then him regardless of Fame finances race religion gender sexual preference disability and so on

Answer 4

Parents are so busy trying to give their children everything that they did not have growing up and they forget to give their children the things that they did have - being taught their p's and q's, being respectful to others, honesty, sincerity, good manners.

Lead by example and your children will emulate what they see!!

God bless you!!

Answer 5

Set a good example and become a role model for our kids

Answer 6

I'm 33 years old, i have three kids 13,11,and six and from toddlers i taught my kids how to respect people,how to be polite,always use please,excuse me ,sorry etc. and my kids are very polite.I believe if you instill in them good manners they will become good people

Answer 7

lead by example. be kind to others. be responsible. be as healthy as you can be, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual.
think of the impact a decision will have on your child.

put yourself in your child's shoes.

Answer 8

Don't just tell them what's right and what's wrong, but explain to them why it's right and wrong. And, show them how making positive choices enhances your life & your self esteem.

Answer 9

Show them in your actions, and always have a warm healthy relationship with your spouse.

Answer 10

what they said, but as they get older you might have to add the old saying , do as i say not as i do. but really set good examples, and try to practice what you preach.