One of the websites that inspire me the most and help me to reflect on life in general and our attitudes is “Luz y wisdom” that publishes and sends by mail every Wednesday short stories for adults, to help us be Better people, and therefore, better parents.
The story I present today is titled "KNOW HOW TO TEACH”And I think it’s a clear picture of how important our example is to our children.
A mother took her son to Mahatma Gandhi and implored: "Please Mahatma, urge my son not to eat sugar." Gandhi, after a pause, replied: "Bring me your son in two weeks." Two weeks later, she returned with the son. Gandhi looked deep into the boy's eyes and said, "Don't eat sugar." Grateful but perplexed, the woman asked, "Why did you ask me for two weeks? I could have said the same thing before! ”And Gandhi replied:“ Two weeks ago, I was eating sugar too. "
I think the moral is clear and blunt. And I throw you a question Do you think we are good examples for our children?
- Why so many parents smoke in front from the carts of babies and toddlers or why do pregnant women smoke?
- How much fruit and vegetables do we eat adults?
- How are the big kids going to be readers if 50% of Spaniards just read?
- Do we comfort our babies when they cry or we let them cry so they don't spoil themselves and learn to survive alone?
- There is love, understanding and peace in all our homes?
- Do parents respect our children's teachers / educators or disallow them?
Everyone who answers in silence and how we are supposed to be mature adults, that we all act accordingly: That's how I want my son to be, that's how I should be and act.
Just remind us of something important: the example does not work by remote control or quantum waves. The example needs PHYSICAL PRESENCE. Much more than 2 hours of quality.
Good luck to everyone. It is not easy and Einsten already said it:
“Setting an example is not the main way to influence others; it's the only way"
