One teen coach told of a father who was sad and bitterly lamenting about how disrespectful and rude his son had become. He’s baffled as to how he got to that point. He treats people rudely, which irritates his father. According to the father, he is at a loss as to what to do because all efforts to discipline him appear to be futile. 

While he was still sharing his tales of woe, his wife called, and he was very rude in his response to her. He even referred to her as stupid. He told her she was useless and stupid. 

The coach and his pal exchanged glances. They can clearly see where the son learned his 

Your house is your children’s first school, and you are their first socializing agent. Your parenting style is the unwritten curriculum you use to raise your child. What your wards see you do will be replayed in their day-to-day lives. 

So, when you insult your spouse and those around you, realize that you’ve set a precedent and a template for your children to follow. 

I hope it’s a useful template.