Parents influence greatly their children for a lifetime. I think people are molded by two factors, : Y" W2 e: y% E9 A* z+ e
family and the society that they are in. From birth, humans are influenced by the surrounding
+ Z9 J% j+ r& x5 r% Opeople for their characteristics. Parents take a big role in bringing up children, which affects their lives for a long time.
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In early infanthood, babies are looking to moms and dads to learn basic manners to be accepted in
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they grow up, they learn more from parents about social etiquette, which makes them more C7 M+ A6 f+ a- v2 |5 u5 N
suitable to live in society. Children tend to look to their parents for role models knowingly or
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Besides, parents can also affect children’s study habits. Children of doctors , lawyers, investment bankers, and other professionals see their mothers and fathers work a lot of time, reading books, 9 r3 y1 j4 b) H) w5 [2 G* o; G
and punching keyboards, even at home. They are showing their children how to study by their
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8 _' w; G) q3 B5 S& x `3 A, rHowever, parents can also be a bad example for their kids. It is difficult for children who have abusive parents to lead a normal childhood and is possible that they may become similar to their abusive parents when they grow up. In this sense, the parents’ negative role in shaping the & \: J- L/ i0 m( i9 }" E& N$ S
children’s personality cannot be emphasized more. - n" g: |3 L" E4 A9 k+ H7 u. z4 V5 H
In conclusion, parents are the best teachers for their children. They leave big marks on their 0 ~4 Q) Y F& B, O+ F
children’s lives and are therefore more influential teachers than any others they may have in their - v7 H; ?8 i, f& R3 u% N" m6 v
lives. |