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When Role Models Act Badly, What Can Parents Do?

Molly Allen, PsyD • March 30, 2022

This is an opportunity to do better. 

Everybody's talking about it.  The slap that went around the world in an instant.  Everybody has an opinion about it.  But, what are you to do when your kid says that their role model took out his anger on another person, so they, too, should be able to hit somebody who makes them mad.  That is a moment for teaching about how emotions should be handled.  Then, go a step further, and show your child how you handle your emotions - both good and bad.  Psychologist says viral Oscars slap can be a teaching moment for parents

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