Every parent wonders about their child's formative years. What level of imprinting your beliefs along with your own societies views should be handed down to your own children. We believe this is a critical investment in a childs well being as they grow and mature to handle societies challenges from a group perspective.
Naturally, your children will be influenced by many more people than just you. They will hear things from the neighbors from the television and as they grow older from their school teachers. Each one with a distinctly unique view of perhaps an identical topic of discussion as you. What works is repeatable and consistent actions on your behalf. Respond and react naturally and remind them of socially acceptable behaviors that may relate to something they are experiencing. The formative years are challenging enough without having to fight across multiple disciplines with your young children.
A great one to remember is this, "Early lessons have lasting impact", by focusing on this thought process you can better prepare your child and your family for all things to come their way. And they will come. Every generation that comes along has unique challenges and temptations. Temptation is what guides decision. If we do not have a solid foundation from our upbringing then our decision making process could be jeopardized and thus our choices skewed perhaps in the wrong direction.
Child development is a science that must be treated as a natural process. Your child brain is a sponge and memory bank for all that enters their ear's and sight. The brain can store and imprint from these early communication and thus formulate plans on how to react. Take the time to work with your child early and often in helping them develop good social behaviors that result and a well rounded individual. Never force a thought process on a child as the results can trigger a defensive reaction that you may not like the outcome of....