Teaching Children the Golden Rule: A Guide for Parents

The Golden Rule, also known as the Ethic of Reciprocity or Do Unto Others, is a fundamental Principle for creating safety and prosperity in families and communities. It encourages us to treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves. As parents, it is our responsibility to instill these values into our children so they grow up to become empathetic, compassionate individuals. I really enjoy helping parents come to re-discover this simple yet profound Principle in their parenting skill set. Here are some tips on how you can teach your children about the Golden Rule:

1. Lead by Example: Children learn more from what we do than what we say. Practice the Golden Rule yourself and your child will naturally follow suit. Show empathy towards others, be kind to strangers, help those in need, apologize sincerely when you make a mistake - these actions speak louder than words.

2. Use Stories: Storytelling is an effective way of teaching values to children. Share stories from your own life or read books that illustrate the Golden Rule. There are numerous children's books available which teach this principle in engaging ways. One that stands out for younger children is called "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud.

3. Make it a Family Value: Discuss the Golden Rule regularly with your family. Incorporate it into your daily conversations and routines. You could even create a family mission statement or set of values that include the Golden Rule as one of its guiding principles.

4. Celebrate Successes: Finally, celebrate your child's successes when they demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others. Praise their efforts and remind them how proud you are of their actions. This positive reinforcement will motivate them to continue practicing the Golden Rule.

These simple yet engaging methods to teach our children about the Golden Rule begin instilling morality into their hearts and minds. As they grow, this Moral compass will keep them safe and help them thrive in life. The beauty of this world is sustained by the goodness of our children. May we use our Care to help our children create a beautiful world for themselves and their children.

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Parental Protection

One of the bigger challenges parents have with their children is reducing the fear that can so easily permeate a household. As TVs, tablets, phones, and other screen devices are used by your child, these “black mirrors” usually propagate current news stories that can be filled with incredible amounts of fear inducing content. This particular sensationalized fear content is well know to pull in a high rate of monetary revenue for these media outlets. Examples can include wars, shootings, diseases of death, etc. the list goes on. During the last few years, parents have had the tough job of metabolizing these intense stories of fear propagated by the news for their children.

Successful parents know that continued fear is one of the most debilitating energies that can reduce the mental health of their child (e.g. depression, anxiety). Thus, they do everything in their power to protect them from it. A shielding from this “fear energy” has been essential for these families.

These successful parents have done a great job in metabolizing this “fear energy” with some basic common sense to help their child grow in a balanced way, as common sense is sometimes the best medicine. Moreover, they have come to know the difference between fear and prudence. Fear is understood as the irrational nervous energy spent on unknowable outcomes of future events. Whereas, prudence, is the discernment of a real and present danger in the now moment and knowing the action needed to resume safety. 

They have done this by:

1. Enjoying regular family time without devices.

2. Encouraging and playing with their children outside in nature that is away from the busyness of city life.

3. Not coercing their child into fear narratives that have been propagated by media outlets.

4. Helping their children get exercise and feeding them good diets filled with quality fruits and vegetables, which helps their children grow strong and create resilience to diseases.

5. Not forcing experimental medical interventions on their children (vaccines, masks, etc.)

6. Using prudence to assess for safety and not turning to irrational fear stirred up by media outlets.

These steps have produced strong happy children who know the use of good common sense. Moreover, I have experienced them in my office, reporting more overall happiness and solidity in their psychological makeup. In terms of the family dynamics, those have improved as well with less family quarrels.

Hopefully, knowing this information can be a helpful guide in your own parenting. If you need help, support, or guidance through these issues you can reach out at our contact page and we would be happy to help. Just remember to keep giving your unique light and care to your children. They may not express this much, but you are the most important people in their lives.

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