Parents often think that children only learn what they are 'taught'. We tell them good things, teach them about honesty, and instruct them to respect elders, but the truth is that children learn less from our words and more from our behavior.

Children are like the 'CCTV cameras' of the house. Their eyes are constantly on you. They silently record your every action, every reaction, and every habit, and gradually adopt them into their own lives. In this article, we are going to discuss 5 common habits that parents often unknowingly engage in, but which have a deep and negative impact on their children's future.

Constantly glued to mobile screens
If you repeatedly tell your child, "Go and study" or "Go outside and play," but you yourself spend hours lying on the sofa scrolling through reels, your child will never listen to you. They are learning that the virtual world is more important than the real world. This not only increases their screen time but also teaches them to be absent in relationships.

Telling small lies
The doorbell rings, and you tell your child, "Go and tell them Dad isn't home." You think it's a minor thing, but for the child, it's a big lesson. They learn that lying to avoid trouble or for convenience is not wrong. Gradually, this habit can grow and make them deceitful and dishonest.

Shouting and getting angry when stressed
How do you handle situations when you are tired or stressed? Do you yell, throw things, or calmly find a solution? If you yell at every little thing, the child learns that the only way to get their way or solve a problem is through 'aggression'.

Criticizing yourself and your body
"I've become so fat," "I'm so unlucky," or "I can't do this." If you stand in front of the mirror and criticize yourself, your child will learn to do the same. They will stop loving themselves and develop low self-esteem. They will understand that self-deprecation is normal.

Gossiping behind others' backs
If you start criticizing guests after they leave your house, be careful. Your child sees that you are one way in front of people and another way behind their backs. This teaches them hypocrisy. They stop trusting people and become judgmental towards others themselves, which can damage their social relationships.

Children are like clay; they will mold themselves according to your behavior. If you want your child to be calm, honest, and confident, you must first cultivate these qualities in yourself. Remember, you are your child's first and biggest hero. Try to be a role model that they can be proud of, not ashamed of.

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