January 30, 2025
- When we make good choices – they do know the difference
- When we speed while driving, only slowing down when we see a police car – sending the message it’s okay to break the rules and important not to get caught
- When we stop to help someone who is distressed
- When we walk by people different than us; not saying hello, acting as if they are invisible
- When we give generously of our time
- When we are obsessed and over-scrolling on our cell phones
- When we text or use our mobile devices when driving
- When we experience authentic joy
- When we do not process inappropriate conduct, language, violence, sexist behavior, etc. when watching sporting events and other content available via the media
- When we unplug to go for a long walk or spend time playing board games
- When we seek to understand instead of rushing to judgment
- When taking sides without looking at the big picture of a situation
- When we accept our mistakes and/or apologize
- When we use inappropriate language
- When we say “please” and “thank you”
- When we are humble and give credit to others
- When we do not respect other’s time
- When we care about not being late
- When we yell or overreact
- When we rush and push by others
- When we wait and hold the door for those behind us
- When we are quiet and do not speak up when something is wrong
- When we follow our moral compass
- When we ask questions and seek to understand before rushing to conclusions
- When we overindulge
- When we make excuses for their mistakes rather than hold them accountable and help them learn how to take responsibility
- When we see mistakes as learning opportunities
- When we demonstrate trust
- When we do not let them fail
- When we keep secrets and/or don’t speak the truth
- When we do not walk our talk
The list goes on and on….the children are ALWAYS watching