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productivity

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captain crunchberries

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crossing the street is dangerous (even if you are 17)

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be a doctor and diagnose people's funny bones

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toss up between having children and getting married

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piano teacher.

Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for teaching good work ethics to children

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Work. Work. Work. It is usually viewed as a nasty four letter word by many children. But by making a few changes, you can teach your children how to have a great work ethic without even having to purchase a bunch of cows for them to milk. Monkey see - Monkey Do. Any parent can tell you that from infancy, children will mimic your behavior to a T. First off, evaluate yourself. Do YOU have a good work ethic? How exactly do you define a good work ethic? What are the specific qualities you want your child to emulate. Start with yourself - and the child will follow. Assess where your weaknesses ...

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