#TEENAGER MODEL HOW TO#
What good parental role modelling looks likeĭepending on what’s important to you, the clearest way to be a positive role model is to show your child how to be the person you want them to be. It also influences patterns such as eating, exercise, how you look after yourself, and problem solving. Role modelling works in relation to virtually everything – from how you handle emotions such as frustration and anger, to how you respect and relate to other people, to how you respond to stress and cope with difficulties. It may also blur expectations and boundaries, leading to conflict and frustration between you and your child. If what children observe from your behaviour is different from what they are being told, then your child is likely to become confused, and possibly resentful. How you behave sends a signal to your child that this is the sort of behaviour you approve of. It’s important to think about ways you can be a positive role model for your child as they become more autonomous and independent in adolescence. This provides clear lessons for your child about what you expect from them, as well as what they can expect from you.
If you live your life in a way that reflects your values and what is important to you, then what you say and what you do will match up. As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher, and your actions often say much more than the words you use. A child’s relationship with their parent or caregiver can be one of the most important that they'll have in their life.
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