It’s amazing the power a simple Public Service Announcement (PSA) can have. This one really knocked my socks off, so I wanted to take the opportunity to share it with TGSG readers.
We talk here so often about modeling appropriate behavior — letting the kids in your world see the capacity for joy, the appreciation for nature, playfulness, and unplugging and making time for real-life connections. These too, provoke powerful images.
Regardless of the label you wear – parent, teacher, neighbor, or aunt — you have the opportunity every day to be the best version of you and share that with the children in your world, and with each other.
Whether we like to think of ourselves as role models or not, we are all role models for someone. One a given day, it might be the person in line behind you at the store, who sees you treat a clerk with courtesy and kindness. Or your son, who sees you treat women with respect or sees the peace and happiness you find fishing at a favorite spot.
What do you have to pass on — to model? What act of joy and kindness can you share with the world today? And tomorrow?
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
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RT @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/k2gqt Children See, Children Do… (powerful video) – understatement.
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Children See, Children Do… http://bit.ly/3hSwtL via @AddToAny Powerful@balmeras thanks for sharing
@KalleyJolly @playactivities Thanks for passing it on, ladies. I think we all should watch it. Often. http://bit.ly/Di12y
RT @KalleyJolly goosebumps – thanks for sharing Bethe RT @balmeras Children See, Children Do… http://bit.ly/Di12y
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Now they need to do a video showing the positive. Children seeing parents, educators, other children experiencing the wonder of nature and respect for all life. Children doing.
There’s the next project!
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Wow! What a powerful post! I’m with Karen that we need to see a video showing people having a positive effect on kids. It’s important for us all to realize that we can (and must) do our part to prepare the next generation to take care of each other & this planet.
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I agree — I would love to see that PSA!!
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http://bit.ly/k2gqt What do you want children to see & do? Good food for thought for all of us.
RT @balmeras: http://bit.ly/k2gqt What do you want children to see & do? Good food for thought for all of us.
I saw this video a couple weeks ago. It really makes you think. It really makes you sad.
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RT @balmeras: For the night shift: @ The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/k2gqt Children See, Children Do… (powerful video)
RT @balmeras: For the night shift: @ The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/k2gqt Children See, Children Do… (powerful video)
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From the GrassStainGuru: Children See…Children Do; http://bit.ly/ATJp7 Children watch us (adults), so let's show them our best!
@balmeras Great new blog! And so very true. What we do shapes what 'our' children do, and who they become. http://bit.ly/ATJp7
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http://bit.ly/k2gqt Children See, Children Do… (powerful video)
RT @balmeras: http://bit.ly/k2gqt Children See, Children Do… (powerful video) [indeed!]
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The power of role models RT @twilightearth: RT @balmeras The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/k2gqt Children See, Children Do…
Gotta watch this – the power of PSA: Children see, children do http://bit.ly/ATJp7 The power of role models #grassroots #society #norms
I agree with Holly, it’s sad.
Kids are little sponges, soaking up the good and the bad. Sometimes I think they learn the bad stuff easier, or maybe it’s just that we notice it more. But the good stuff sinks in too – it makes a parent proud!
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RT@activekidsclub RT@balmeras:new@ The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/k2gqt Children See, Children Do…(vid) be a positive example!
Children See, Children Do… Have you seen this PSA yet? Genius. http://bit.ly/k2gqt Whether you have kids or not – great food for thought.
Agree. Powerful video. RT @balmeras Children See, Children Do… Have you seen this PSA yet? Genius. http://bit.ly/k2gqt
Wow. Extremely powerful PSA: Children See, Children Do… http://bit.ly/3hSwtL
Agree. Powerful video. RT @balmeras Children See, Children Do… Have you seen this PSA yet? Genius. http://bit.ly/k2gqt (via @ThePowerMOB)
I’m glad so many people have watched this. I wish I could make it mandatory viewing for humanity.
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