They are imitators, taking on the likeness of the ones they most admire. If you cannot walk your talk, don't expect them to. When the older child develops bad habits, the younger children will follow his example and probably take it a step further in the wrong direction. Likewise, if you get that first child in control, you have a good example for other children who come behind. Crisis management .
Life often moves from one crisis to another, especially for children and teens.
There is frustration, disappointment, rejection, failure, sickness, pain, etc. The ability to view supposed crises as opportunities greatly lessens the stress in life. When you are there beside your child for eighteen years, you will share responses to life's knocks. They will learn from you how to deal with anger and conflict. The meaning of life.