What’s in the image looks familiar? Most of our adults probably have done couple times. It might be an effective way to express anger and calm Fish begins to stink at the head - bad parent gestureourselves down. However, it’s pretty odd to see parents making such a gesture in front of their little kids. Needless to say, kids are innocent. They have tried hard to learn whatever adult teach them, intentional or by accident.

Parenting is a tough job that occurs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the day the baby is born until the day they…well, until forever. There is no such thing called “mission accomplished” for a parent’s job. Parents aren’t always teaching their children things directly and by design either. Sure, parents teach children to tie their shoes and help them learn their letters and numbers and other academic things. Parents may choose to teach their children about their religion or their favorite TV show or book. Children don’t always learn only when parents intend to teach them, however. In fact, some of the most important lessons that your children are learning about life might actually happen while you are doing things other than parenting.

Children learn how you handle stress, anxiety, and frustration. When you are upset, if you yell and scream, children see this, even if the yelling and screaming isn’t directed at them. Parents who are high strung may raise children that are high strung as well. Of course, if you suppress your emotions, your children learn from that, too. Remembering that little eyes are always watching is really important for parents. Express anger, frustration, and anxiety. But work on doing it in constructive ways and helping your child understand what you are feeling when things come along that cause problems.

There is a great Chinese sayings: “Fish begins to stink at the head.”