• When we make good choices – they do know the difference
• When we speed while driving, only slowing down when we see a police car – sending the message it’s okay to break the rules and important not to get caught
• When we stop to help someone who is distressed
• When we walk by people different than us; not saying hello, acting as if they are invisible
• When we give generously of our time
• When we are obsessed and over-scrolling on our cell phones
• When we text or use our mobile devices when driving
• When we experience authentic joy
• When we do not process inappropriate conduct, language, violence, sexist behavior, etc. when watching sporting events and other content available via the media
• When we unplug to go for a long walk or spend time playing board games
• When we seek to understand instead of rushing to judgment
• When taking sides without looking at the big picture of a situation
• When we accept our mistakes and/or apologize
• When we use inappropriate language
• When we say “please” and “thank you”
• When we are humble and give credit to others
• When we do not respect other’s time
• When we care about not being late
• When we yell or overreact
• When we rush and push by others
• When we wait and hold the door for those behind us
• When we are quiet and do not speak up when something is wrong
• When we follow our moral compass
• When we ask questions and seek to understand before rushing to conclusions
• When we overindulge
• When we make excuses for their mistakes rather than hold them accountable and help them learn how to take responsibility
• When we see mistakes as learning opportunities
• When we demonstrate trust
• When we do not let them fail
• When we keep secrets and/or don’t speak the truth
• When we do not walk our talk
• When we do

The list goes on and on….the children are ALWAYS watching