Your non-verbal examples carry a great deal of influence and not to mention, aren’t confrontational. “Most of the parents I work with are hypocrites,” said Fleck. “Heck, I’m a parent and I’m a hypocrite. I don’t allow my 6-year-old to play on a phone or tablet for fear that she’ll develop bad habits, yet I frequently check my phone during dinner. I tell her to limit treats, but it’s rare for me to go a night without something to satisfy my sweet tooth. The fact of the matter is that modeling remains one of the most effective ways to shape behavior.”
