On the other side of the street are Joe and his three friends. They too just got out of school. They are on their way to the gym to play some basketball then to their homes, where they will study and spend time with their family.

These two groups of kids have totally different lifestyles. Tom and his friends are out getting into trouble, setting themselves up for a bad life. Joe and his friends, on the other hand, are getting in shape, learning, and setting themselves up for a good future.

Children may be guided in the right direction or the wrong direction depending on how their parents teach them. We are stewards over our children to prepare them to become adults (Helaman 14:30). This saying comes from Mormonism beliefs on life. It is saying that the parents of children are there to guide them until they become adults. This guiding may be brought forth in a few different ways.

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Children should have expectations set by their parents. These expectations do not have to be huge, but something that the child can handle. This will give the kid something to work for and to be proud of. Setting a goal for your child to meet is a good way to teach them things. They will learn from the experiences and hopefully value them. A child without any expectations will not learn as many values and may resort to other means to meet their own expectations.

If parents do not want their child to do something in particular, the parents themselves should not do that same thing. Some parents for instance tell their children not to smoke cigarettes, while they themselves smoke. In this case the parent is setting a very bad example. Confusion sets in and the child will most likely have mixed feelings towards their parents.

Parental support is a major thing in being a successful parent. Parents should support their children in all that they do. This will give the child confidence and a feeling of well-being. Cheering on their kids at a sporting activity is a good way for parents to show their support. Helping out with schoolwork or anything that interests the child is also a good way to show support and keep them on the right track.

Parents have a major role in the life of their child. They make rules, set standards, and draw the lines on what is right and what is wrong. When a child does something wrong, their parents usually tell them that they have done badly. In some cases disciplinary action in the form of grounding, spanking, or limiting is given. This is always good to do, in order for kids to learn. If no punishment is given, the child

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