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Teaching Your Child Right From Wrong

February 27, 2013 by Scarlet

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When raising a child, we teach them so many things both through our words and through our actions. Often times, we don’t even think about teaching things that are nonetheless imparted through our daily activities. How to teach the difference between right and wrong is one of things that you do over a long period of time through both words and actions. It has to do with imparting moral principles and making ethical decisions. Knowing the difference between right and wrong is something that will help guide your child for the rest of their lives. It is important to give them a firm foundation as a child so the difference will be one they naturally feel in their gut throughout their lives.

How Do We Learn The Difference Between Right And Wrong?

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Through Watching Behavior

Make sure that your child sees you making good decisions and modeling good behavior for them. For example, if you find that you accidentally took something from the store without paying for it, return and pay for it. If you accidentally hurt someone’s feelings, make sure that you apologize and try to make amends. Children learn a great deal from their parents about moral laws. Your behavior helps them figure out how they should behave and what is the right thing. They deserve a good role model. They should know that bad behavior does not mean they are a bad person. They should also know that a good person does not make the same poor behavior choices repeatedly.

By Thinking Through Consequences

Young children do not really understand why they should not do everything that they want to do. You as the parent need to help them learn how to think outside of themselves and be aware of consequences. You might want to try to role play through different situations. If you see your child bullying someone else, stop them and later, ask how they would feel if someone did the same thing for them.  My grandmother’s golden rule was always, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Choosing ethical behavior often involves knowing how your actions will effect others.

Receiving Punishment and Explanation

Though it is necessary to punish a child for things that they have done wrong, you should also sit down and make sure that they know why things are wrong. For example, if you catch a child taking money from your purse, make sure that they know why it was wrong. Otherwise, all that they really understand is that they should not get caught. Explain to them the fact that that was money that they did not earn, and that it would betray your trust. Help them to understand the need to make a moral judgement. Make sure you share your family values to help them determine what is right and wrong before they make poor choices. The punishment does not have to be severe but the first time they make a mistake but they need to understand that wrong choices will have negative results.

By Being Forgiven And Learning To Forgive

The thing to remember about children is that they are not perfect. After all, they are human being like the rest of us. They start out only with the information that you give them and that they absorb, and they understand things imperfectly. They may not always understand the difference between good things and bad things. Keep this in mind and be gracious when they make mistakes and are genuinely sorry. You can teach kids to be forgiving by being forgiving yourself.

Difference Between Right And Wrong

Knowing The Difference Between Right And Wrong

Take a moment to think about your child and their sense of right and wrong. Talking to the experts in your local area can help you decide on ways to keep your child on the straight and narrow. Remember that children need guidance and that they are always going to be learning and looking to you for more information. We all face moral dilemmas. They should know they can always come talk to you if they help to differentiate between right and wrong.

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  1. Shannon @ The Heavy Purse says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    Great post and tips. Kids observe so much, more than we think! We have to make sure our actions match our words, beside they notice when they don’t.

  2. Nikki Lee says

    June 23, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Only one rule is needed. Live right, and your kids will see. They learn more by seeing than by talking.

    Help them to live right; help them to do what you do to live right.

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