Love is such an important thing that we all need in our lives. Actually, it is one of the most important things. Love needs to be shown to everyone, and in the right way. Kids pick up a lot especially when they are young. They know some things automatically by human nature, and other things need to be taught to them. Love can easily be something a child knows very quickly. As children grow older, love may need to be taught to them because the right kind of love is something important. Kids need that example of love so they know how to act and treat not only their friends but their someday spouses.
You have to realize that people, especially your kids, look up to you in many ways. They might not realize it until they're older, but your love will be a very big thing that they look up to. Not just the love you give them, but the love you give other people. They will look at everything, whether you realize it or not. They will see how you, as parents, treat each other, and they will carry that with them into their relationships. Whether they carry it in a good or bad way is up to them. Some will use what they have seen and copy it to the core in their relationships throughout life. Some will use what they have seen and want to be the complete opposite. Regardless, you are still putting those things in front of them. Relationships can turn bad if bad examples of love get passed down to kids. The cycle may continue on and on, and that is not good.
You have to always be aware of what is going on and what you are doing in front of your children and others. Kids pick up more things than you think, even at a super young age. You may not think what you are doing or saying to someone else is that bad, until you see kids do it and then it makes you think twice. Not only that but they can sense when things aren't quite right. If there is a problem, it should probably be taken care of behind closed doors, not in front of your children. They may see that behavior and think it is okay to do that to friends or significant others some day.
Parents, be mindful of your actions. Don't tear down one another in front of your children because they will pick it up so fast and carry that with them. You never realize the impact you are having on your children whether it be good or bad. Sometimes it might be too late, and even harder to help them understand.
Show your children the proper way to love one another, and to continue to love people no matter what. Always remember that you are the greatest example they will have for a long time, and that should not be abused. Think about the way you love and if you would want your children to love that same way. If the answer is no, then you need to think long and hard about what you are doing in front of your children, and how that can change. Some kids might not have parents to look up to for these sort of things, so sometimes others have to step up into this role. If no one shows them important things like this, it can greatly impact their lives. Being someone kids look up to and look to for guidance is a big role, so please think about the role you are in and don't abuse it.
