As parents we want our children to have role models in which they can emulate on a daily basis.  I believe that parents are a child’s best role model.  Who better?  Whether just like mommy or just like daddy, how we behave, what we speak, what we wear, impacts how our children behave.

There are different parenting styles and techniques.  We’re definitely not perfect but lets take a look at a few ways moms and dads can bring out the best so that their children will have the best to look up to:

Moms, daughters, and fashion-  If you don’t want your tween or teen wearing skimpy barely there clothing, then moms should do their best to be modest while incorporating what’s cute, trendy, and hip.

Dads, sons, and clothes that fit-  Dads can sport off a cool belt or cool jeans that are loose but stay put around the waist.

Against excessive tatoos and piercings?  Moms and dads should display only what they would allow their child to flaunt around in public and with their friends.

Choice words and coarse language-  If you don’t want to hear bad language and swear words flowing out of your child’s mouth, most likely refraining from them yourself is the best option.  Try making up silly words to use when angry or frustrated!

Less TV and video games and more creativity!- If you want your child to read more, try reading more often in front of your child.  Doing this behind closed doors defeats the purpose.  You want your child to see you reading, writing, or using their imagination!

This is just a brief list of many ways moms and dads can be role models for their children.  Sure, there will most likely be phases and stages where parents will become uncool to our children and their friends.  Hey. it’s normal.  Being consistently positive will sink in and will  influence them later in life making them fabulous role models for others and for their future children!

Here’s to being the best role models for our children!