Learning on the Job: The 6 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make

4. Leading with Bad Behaviour

No one’s a saint, that’s clear. But if you want your child to become a decent adult someday, then as a parent it’s crucial to look in the mirror regularly and evaluate your own behavioural patterns before you start trying to teach or preach certain habits yourself. Children are observant and will notice if you lie, cheat, steal, bully people, disrespect others, etc. More so, they’ll likely copy your attitudes, because as a parent, you are your child’s most important role model. If you want your kid to have a healthy relationship with food for example, start by balancing your own eating habits (and theirs in the process).