The Concept of “Modeling”

Melody Hobson is on Good Morning America is talking about credit cards and how we SHOULD give them cards at the age of 16, with a VERY clear limit, so that they learn how to manage their money. It’s called “modeling.”

The same applies to our eating habits. We, as parents and adults, need to teach our children the right way to eat. We need to show them that we exercise regularly, sleep appropriately, eat breakfast, etc.

I have blogged about Michelle Obama’s initiative for reducing the weight of our children. BUT, I feel it is terribly flawed. WE need to change our behavior and show our children what is right.

I love the expression “Monkey see, monkey do.”

It works.

Jim