Monkey See Monkey Do?
Published in Kamaaina Kids Newsletter 10-2005
Author J. Richard Kirkham 
http://kirkhamsebooks.com/Education/Education_Articles/MonkeySeeMonkeyDo.html


My grandmother used to say that all the time. 

After I graduated with dual teaching certifications, I realized how true this was. Every time I see a parent teaching his/her child by example: "If you're big, you don't have to use the crosswalk" or "If you're in a hurry, you don't have to use the crosswalk" I cringe. YOU, are the main role model for your preteen child. Your options are: 1. Teach your child to risk his/her life by not using the crosswalk - by example. 2. Teach your child to cross the street as safely as possible - by example. When my son made the front page of the Star Bulletin for walking home at four years old his first day of kindergarten instead of being properly directed to the school's after-school program (see http://starbulletin.com/2004/08/12/news/story3.html) I'll never forget two things he said, 1. "I walk in the lines." 2. "A car and truck stop for me." What would your child do in such an emergency? How have you, trained your child by example? Rick Sensei J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. Author of Raising Your Child to be More Positive and More Confident http://kirkhamsebooks.com/Education/RaisingYourChild_in.html A guide for parents on positive reinforcement methods and tutoring techniques

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