Find stories that exemplify important aspects of character that your child might enjoy. Talk to your child about the behavior of different characters in the story. Ask your child how some of the behavior might apply to your own lives. Share some stories or books that you have found meaningful with your child. Come up with your own stories.
Stories can be good ways to learn important lessons.
Your child can identify with characters in meaningful situations without your having to lecture. This book is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part for educational purposes is granted. Reprinted from National Parent Information Network Web site. Print version published June 1993.