#356 Originals 18

Originals 18 Less Responsibility The bigger the family, the least responsibility the younger children need to take up. Explaining and Correcting Parents correct their children 50 times a day. (15000 times a year) Altruistic Personality Study researched all 400 people who helped smuggle Jews during the Second World War Holocaust. 21% of the 400 people's parents had explained why their childhood behavior was right or wrong. Phrasing of signs make difference. Doctors and nurses care about patients more than themselves. Behavior and Character Instead of praising a child: "That was very sweet" you might as well praise the child: "You must be a very good person." Children who received character comments were 45% more than those received behavior comments to share his toys with other children again. "Don't be a drunk driver" is much better than "Don't drink and drive." Why Parents Aren't the Best Role Models Jackie Robinson found his role model in a young mechanic. When children grow up, they need role models outside of family. Cheryl Sandberg and Jeff Bezos all had their role model in sci-fi "A Wrinkle in Time"--the girl who travels in time. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela all found their mentor--Gandi. Children who were read bedtime stories were more innovative. Harry Potter would be the major source of innovation for the next generation. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn