Role Models ? Who Really Belongs On Your Pedestal?
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This is why it is important to send simultaneous messages of balancing successes with values and integrity. Should a role model disappoint you or your children, the discussions can be easier when addressing their mistakes.
Finally, create an environment where your children are motivated to be successful. Avoid creating the pressures that will lead to your child feeling like a failure if they have not achieved the same level of success as their role model(s). Your child may not become the next president of the United States, the president of a Fortune 500 company, a famous celebrity, or a great sports figure, but they should feel that their contribution in life can be of equal importance.
Sometimes as adults we can become so easily distracted and frustrated with others we may not be aware how we are attracting more
