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Going beyond effective communication
Generally, parents choose to use their own personal values as a guide in inculcating the ones they want to see in their children. However with regards to the methodology, there are books, private agencies and government family service centres available in the local market that coach parents in coming up with creative ways of teaching their children good values. Although each programme varies according to the philosophy towards parenting, they tend to agree on one fundamental rule: harsh punitive measures do not have a place in inculcating values because this results in children who only demonstrate behaviours of good value because they want to avoid punishment from their parents.
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One successful strategy in inculcating values in children is termed the I
VALUE. It involves identifying and analysing the values you and your parenting partner would like your children to possess. It also involves the employment of different resources and strategies in making the experience interesting for your children. Stories, games, rewards and reinforcements tend to work for younger children; older ones, including teens, respond well to role-playing and discussions. Campsµ are another resource that provides young people with experiences to learn and practise behaviours in an environment that is safe, nurturing, and most important of all, fun.
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