Check out this real-life example of how quickly children can absorb the actions of their parents!

What Are Your Children Living?

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they will learn to be apprehensive. If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy. If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient. If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence. If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves. If children live with acceptance, they learn to find love in the world. -The Bureau For At-Risk Youth