Naptime Blog

Continuing with my idea of a conscientious and conservatory theme, I figured I would dive into the subject of family and social interaction. How often do you catch yourself feeling guilty for saying something to your children or maybe not directly to them but in the presence of them? It may be something so simple as to watch a show on TV, or be sitting at a restaurant where there is a violent show on TV. Maybe a friend says a word or uses a derogatory phrase in the presence of your kids. We all have different tolerances based on our upbringing, morals and our idea of what is right.

Do you often say, “maybe the kids didn’t hear what was just said” or “maybe they didn’t notice that adult themed show on TV”. Don’t kid yourself. They notice, they absorb and they assimilate. They might even manage to find a perfect social setting such as Sunday dinner to repeat that word or phrase they picked up. And God forbid that they say “but mommy or daddy says it all the time”.

Use every day and every moment to teach your children. You are doing them a great service and preventing a lot of guilt on your part by speaking up when someone is watching or saying something you do not approve of. If you can’t change the person or channel, change the situation and just leave. It is like voting with your presence. When you stay you are showing you approve, if you have to leave, your disapproval will be noted by your absence.

Shannon
Potamus Prefers
http://www.potamusprefers.com/

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