Undoing Bad Character
Many times I wish my children are like computer whereby I can click “Edit” then “Undo”.
It took us a lot of effort and time instilling good characters in them but when their cousins came back for the holidays, they picks up all the bad character like a sponge.
My eldest started beating her sister in which she never done before because I have taught her since baby time that she is the “big sister” and she is to care and protect her siblings, not beating them. She never lay a finger on her siblings even when her sister bullies her and beats her. She must have witness her nephew/s beating his siblings during the CNY holiday.
My girls shouted at each other now! This I know from which family they learned this from. *sigh*
My son is no longer that cute lil boy that I know before the CNY. He absorbed the most and I wish I can click “Undo” many many times!
As much as I love having them around but the bad characters that they brought along is giving me a tough time with my children.
I have a lot to do because bad characters tend to stick like “Elephant Glue”!
I am not saying that I am a perfect parent and have a perfect children but we prioritize good character over academic excellence. Meaning; it is ok if they don’t excel in their studies even if they have tried their very best but they must have good characters.
Hmm… so sorry to hear that, must be very stressful right now, with all the beating and shouting.
This is a good opportunity to teach your children good character in spite of the character of the world, something that I’m sure you will be teaching sooner or later.
From what you’ve written, I can tell that you are a very good parent.