This was sent to me today by a former student in our program. This is a public service announcement from a child abuse prevention organization in Australia.
So very powerful. Please watch the youtube version here.
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Some people don't understand the influence they have on children. That video is an eye opener and in my opinion is somebodys way of trying to tell the world don't tell children one thing but show them another. Most children are like mirrors they are a reflection of what they see. The video was sad to me but it was reality. Lourenia Fleming CD262
As parents,we are our children first teachers.We need to watch what we do and say in front them. Children imitate everthing that we do.There is a lot of families out there that need help,but are ashamed to ask for it. It is way past time for us as a nation to stand up and take back our communties and get our children off the street. I know that we are not going to be able to help everybody,but we need to try.Rowna Miles CD109
Wow! That was powerful. I don't believe the majority of parents/adults really consider the impact we have on children. This clip really put it into perspective. And it doesn't have to be behavior as bad as what was shown in the clip but subtle things the children may see us do like tell little white lies, or display inconsistant action, maybe break promises, or talk negatively about someone, etc. it all shapes the childs character in a negative way. This clip should be shown in parenting classes.
Samantha Foster
This video is very powerful. People sometimes don't relize how much influence with have on children. We all are examples of what adults should be doing whenever you have a child in eyesight of you. For people who do not have children it doesn't exempt you from being example on what you should be and how we should treat people. If we take some of this negative energy and do something positive instead I feel the WORLD will be a better place. Samantha Foster
C. Barnes
wow dis video is so bad to watch but so true.I agree because children have to learn from somewhere and it starts at home,so if there seeing bad things being done everyday then that's what they learn.of course we dont want our children doing bad things but if were doing it around them then that's what they learn.
Sojourner
This viedo is so true. Children do mimic their parents. That's why it is so important that we behave in way that we would want our children to behave.
We as parents have to watch what we say, and do in our everyday life. The things we say, drinking, smoking, cursing, music, and the people we surround ourselves with. Kids are always watching their parents, watching a parent being abused can cause your son to be violent, and your daughter being in violent relationships. I will be posting this on facebook.
This is a perfect example of "children are a product of their environment". This was definitely an eye opener. I was not at all surprised at what I saw. Our parents learned from their parents, we have learned from our parents, and our children will learn from us. What are we teaching our children? Have we learned from our past ancestors? What will we do to break the vicious cycle of abuse? How can we be advocates for the abused?
It makes me very happy and with a lot of hope for all of our children. It has taken so many years for people to realize the importance of our actions, our and our life styles. It reminds me of that flying balloon, that child did what the parent said and you can si their behavior and the video they did. Thank you all guardians to our children for a better life. Sylvia Sheldon
Parents play a major role in the life of a child.Children on the other hand immitate whatever they see their parent doing or an elderly person.Parents should therefore encourage their kids to be responsible by serving as a role model to their kids and i bet u, the world would be a better place for all.
Jelilat Rasheed
Hello I'm Rose:
What I viewed is that what children see their parent's do, they (children), see and they will imitate what it is that they see. I also, see that the parents are not taking a stand to be responsible for their own actions. The video's warns parents to be responsible for their actions, not to do or say negative things in front of their children. The message is clear in that the children are our future, what we help to shape them into being is what they will become.
This was a very powerful video. The video was showing that you are your childs first teacher. Children only mock the behavior they see. Parents/Guardians or teachers play a key role in their child's life. As adults when we make choices when little ones are around STOP and think do I want this child to see me this way and think this is o.k. Let's think about the children because they hold the key to the Future.
Thank You Charlette Smith Cd 262
Children do what they see adults do; especially the adults in their care.
In the video, the child smoked a cigarette, put it out with his foot just as the adult. While driving in the car with the adult, the adult cursed and held up the finger to the other passenger, and so do the child.
If a child sees abuse, he learns to be abusive. The dad hit the mother, and so did the little boy.
He was also taught to litter, by throwing the can on the ground.
Jewel McDowell CD262 CD109
Mochinique,
I feel that this video has a very powerful and upfront message to it. Choldren do as they see, especially by their parents who are their first teachers on life and the world. I wish everyone, parent or not knew of this video, because it is important that we, as adults lead by positive example and maintain a positive image of ourselves for the sake of our children, who watch and hear all things. We, as parents sometimes may stray away from what's right, we sometimes lose ourselves in all of our issues, problems, worries, and stresses. We need to stop ourselves where we stand and remember that our children are listening and seeing. Children remember what we say and do. You may think that their age does not allow them to understand but that's not the case in all children. They are very intelligent and sooner than never it will show in their play, their artwork, etc. So my advice is to try to humble yourselves and find patience.
Machea Griffin I thought this video was very interesting. It made me think about things I might have done in front of my child that was not approprate. As parents we have to be so careful what we say and do in front of our children. You cant tell a child to "Do as I say not as I do" We have to be their examples.
I think that people need to be more aware of the things that they expose their children to. I totally agree with Lourenia when she stated that children are like mirror. A child will do only the thing that they are taught to do as well as things that they are exposed to. Telling your children "do as I say and not as I do" don't always work with a child. Keep in mind that the frontal lobe is not completely developed and decision making should not be left up to the child.
Vasser
CD 101
This shows me that children do learn alot through seeing and doing,so we have to be good examples to them or they will learn and do all the wrong things,parents often teach do as I say and not as I do,clearly that doesnt work
AIEYSHA CURRIN
This video is so true parents don't understand what ever a child see them doing there going to think it OK for them to do because children look up to there parents and of course what to be just like them that why parents have to make sure that there children are not around when there doing inappropriate things that there not even suppose to be doing .
Rosie Quintana CD 101
C.Barnes
I agree with Felicia this video is so true.Some people don't understand the influence they have on children.There is a lot of families out there that need help,but are ashamed to ask for it.
Nikkia Scott
Many people do not know; why they children act the way they act."As we all say she/he get from there momma." We have to watch what we do around children, because children do not know any better, unless you tell them what right from wrong. If they see you/any adults doing something right or wrong they are going to do it because in their mind they think it right. For example, when I was staying with my mom. It was me and my sister. All my mom use to do is scream at us when she thought or if we did something wrong. So now when I tell my sister to do something she screams at me NO! She so use to my mom going off and scream she thinks it ok for her to do so.
Nikkia Scott
Many people do not know; why they children act the way they act."As we all say she/he get from there momma." We have to watch what we do around children, because children do not know any better, unless you tell them what right from wrong. If they see you/any adults doing some right or wrong they are going to do because in their mind they think it right. For example, when I staying with my mom. It was me and my sister. All my mom use to do is screaming at us when she thought or if we did something wrong. So now when I tell my sister to do something she screams at me NO! She so use to my mom going off and scream she thinks it ok for her to do.
Nikkia Scott
Many people do not know; why they children act the way they act."As we all say she/he get from there momma." We have to watch what we do around children, because children do not know any better, unless you tell them what right from wrong. If they see you/any adults doing some right or wrong they are going to do because in their mind they think it right. For example, when I staying with my mom. It was me and my sister. All my mom use to do is screaming at us when she thought or if we did something wrong. So now when I tell my sister to do something she screams at me NO! She so use to my mom going off and scream she thinks it ok for her to do.
Nikkia Scott
Many people do not know; why they children act the way they act."As we all say she/he get from there momma." We have to watch what we do around children, because children do not know any better, unless you tell them what right from wrong. If they see you/any adults doing some right or wrong they are going to do because in their mind they think it right. For example, when I staying with my mom. It was me and my sister. All my mom use to do is screaming at us when she thought or if we did something wrong. So now when I tell my sister to do something she screams at me NO! She so use to my mom going off and scream she thinks it ok for her to do.
Nikkia Scott
Many people do not know; why they children act the way they act."As we all say she/he get from there momma." We have to watch what we do around children, because children do not know any better, unless you tell them what right from wrong. If they see you/any adults doing some right or wrong they are going to do because in their mind they think it right. For example, when I staying with my mom. It was me and my sister. All my mom use to do is screaming at us when she thought or if we did something wrong. So now when I tell my sister to do something she screams at me NO! She so use to my mom going off and scream she thinks it ok for her to do.
Hello this is christina Glover. This commercail is very powerful. It is absouluty right. children do what they see. We need to make sure we are showing the right image.
Katrese Alexander child dev.262
I feel the video was experience for me in the future not to close children out of our lives but to invite them whenever we are not expexcted. I know as a professional I have to be a positive mentor for children. Children looks up to the teachers most when they have no one else at home for understanding.
Wow this is a very sad video,I've never in my entire life seen anything like this. Some people really don't no the influence or impact that they have on some children's lives.Parents are suppose to guide there children hurt them. How can our children have home training if theirs no one too train them, guide the, lead them. Kenya atwater language 109
Maddonna Wilson:
I see a lot of bad influence on children i was once on the bus and a mother had her two children one looked to be about seven and the other was a toddler. there was a heavy set woman who got on the bus and the child was real rude toward her the mother laugh like it was cool for him to say that. she was also having a conversation with the child about some things that only adult should talk about. than when the child was cursing at her she wanted to get mad. it s crazy how you have some mothers who just dont teach their children no respect toward their peers but expect them to respect them. respect starts at home and is taught more in school.
gina colbert child dev. 262
the video was an interesting one. it reminds me of some of the moms we have now that try and teach their kids one way and show them another. everything needs to be on the same note or it will get harder and harder.
Queen Dixon CD 109
This video was very powerful because it is absolutely true when they say children see children do. Childrens first teachers are their parents that is why it is very important what we do and say around our children because they are just like little tape recorders and will repeat and do everything you do.
As adults living in this society how can we not feel embarrassed from seeing this clip. We are not perfect but when it comes to our children we should try to strive to come close to. Our children looks at us as their hero. We should be excited, that our children looks up to us for everything until they reach that age that says they are grown 18 but we can't continue to be excited if we continue to not be the best we can be for our children. Deborah Batie
Christina Glover.I believe this commercial should be shown to new mothers and dad when they have pregnancy class. This is a very powerful video that will help alot of parents out.
Lisa McIntosh
I agree, this video is extremely powerful. A lot of people don't realize that their actions can dramatically affect the way a child reacts. They don't see how children learn from mimicked behavior, they may believe that their authority figure is the example of socially and morally acceptable behavior. It could steer a child in the wrong direction. Many people should read about internal working models. Until I took this course, I didn't know the extent to which children took their surroundings into account.
To Jelilat Rasheed:
I think you are absolutely right. If parents and guardians teach children to responsible role models, the world will be a better place. I think a lot of parents have the tendency to not teach responsibility as a child, but expect it when the child gets older. Exhibiting responsible behavior is key to helping parents do this.
To Kenya Atwater:
I agree, this is a sad video. You are right we should be helping our children, not hurting them. I believe that some people just aren't aware of the effects of their behavior, and if they grew up with negative influences in their lives they may think that it is okay. Hopefully not but some people don't confront the negativity and overcome it.
Sammy Lebron Child Dev. 101
This video is true. Children are really good visual learners. They see what we do and it sticks to them. sometimes they put it to use or sometimes it can effect them to where soemone should bevery concerned. That why we have to be positive and show good examples to our sons/daughters/niece/nephew/student, you mane it. if you were a bad influence and you have Children around you, making the change and preventing what happen in the video is going to be the best thing for you or any person with that kind of issue.
OMG!!! this is so true. Its amazing the impacts that adults have on children. One should always think before they act, but this video just proves one should ALWAYS be conscious of the the way they act and re-act to things. This is a powerful video. Actions speak louder than words, and this video proves that 100 times over...
Aliciastipe this video reminds us all that children are whatching and mimicing us at all times and we should watch what we do in front of them.
that video is so real and cldnt have been mre true. i tell my daughter to always do better than me and notwhat i do. I am not perfect and to learn from my mistakes.
Shae White cld develpmnt 109 mon-wed 11:10 12:30
S perry cd101 2/10/10
this video had an impact on me. watching it made me evaluate certain things i do around my kids. i use to wonder where did my son get this foul language from? i realize it came from me using it. when i was cleaning his mouth out i should have been cleaning my own. now,i be careful of the things i say and how i say it.
Pilar Reed
Alot of adults are not cognizant that alot of the things they do aren't for a childs eyes to see. There are alot of children who look up to there parents and are easily influenced by the things that they do rather its good or bad.When a child is use to negativity thats what they are going to surrond themselves with because it's something that the have adjusted themselves with. These video was very sad, butit's life and things like this is happening evryday all across the world.
Rosenice Evans
This video was so sad but true parents do show their children any attention and they don’t realize that what they’re doing influences their child and it only stresses the child out many children face abandonment and parents do nothing but fight all day like the child doesn’t know what’s going on it’s just plain sad.
This video is a perfect example of how kids imitate what they see. I honestly think parents dont realize how much they over look the influence that they have on children's life.
Fatimah Kabir CD-101
Zenobia Barker: The video is reality children mimic what they see and what they hear. So we as parents teacher need to be careful what we do around them because they are nothing more than sponges asnd absorb everything.
This video hits close to home for me. I'm a victim of domestic violence and it had a real major impact on my kids. We are all still healing from the the situation even though it was a few years ago. I find myself telling my girls regularly that it's not okay for a man to hit you or to even act as if he's going to hit you. I also explain to them that there is more than just physical abuse. I even have to explain to my son that it's not okay as well. I almost hate myself eveyday for exposing them to that type of enviornment and that type of situation.
somebody said dont tell me how to act show me we dont realize what we do have a bgger impact on children than anything we say if we are using drugs an contantly telling our children dont do this it is wrong cause they fll if you are doing it it must be right
its true kids do what they see. they watch and learn on their own but its caused by our behavior in front of them.
The message in this video is very clear, we are our children's first teachers. They look to us to provide them with examples of how they should behave. That is why it is so important for us to make sure we are behaving in a way that is appropriate at all times. It is our job as parents, teachers, and adults to show children the right path. The best way to do this is through example.
We as adult should always watch what we say and do for ourselves becasue yuo never know whaht or who may be listening. Our children when they reach their toddler years in life they are learning the world and we as their parents or supervisor should help teach thm positive way of how they should act in the world. some people just don't get that children follow what they see and if we show them bad behavior they are going to do exactly what we do because they are learning still. Parents need to be more caution around their children and help reaise them to be productive not monsters.
Kristina Widemon
jessica tristan. all i can say is wow. some parents dont even realize that their child is always watching and because they saw mommy or daddy do it they think its ok for them to do the say. we need to be the best example for them because when they grow thats all their going to remember.
Vivian Tyms CD- 109
Most parent don't understand the high influence they have on their children. I think each they were more aware then they wouldn't do most of the thing they do.
Maricarmen Gonzalez Child dv. 109
Fall 2011
This is so true. The things children see and here around them really makes an impact on their development. When my dad gets drunk there were times where he would be falling on the floor, bumping into things, being loud and aggressive and I have an 8 year brother who unfortunity has seen his father like this. The next day my brother is doing the same things as my dad. Bumping into things, knocking things down. Its so unhealthy for my brother but my mother and I are trying to be a good influence on my brother and guide him in the right direction. It sometimes hard for people to stop being a certain way for the better but they should try their hardest to get help if needed.
Takiya Clausell
what an amazing video everything really speaks for itself. What a child sees throughout his or her whole life is what they think is supposed to happen with them. Most people don't realize the major influence comes from the peers in their lives. Sometimes poeple should reflect back on their actions to correct and make better decisions for others future so that it doesn't repeat itself
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