Teach Your Kids to Be Kind

Studies show that children learn by copying behaviors of the people they spend the most time around. Copying older siblings and parents is a survival technique. Young ones repeat phrases and tones they hear. So, if we want them to behave appropriately, we must first be an example of what that looks like. 

It’s a shame and surprising that most of the children in the kids’ classroom did not have better role models in their lives. We would think the teacher would foster a more inclusive environment as well. When kids get too clicky, it’s time to shake things up. Redo the seating chart and assign new class partners. Bam. Instant new friends.