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12 Things Parents Do That Their Children Will (Almost Always) Copy
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Everyone has a few bad habits we need to surrender, but it's often our day-to-day actions that our children pick up the quickest — and can mimic to perfection. From how you talk to your spouse to how you talk on the phone, anything you can do your child can (and will) do better. So while it's exhausting to always be on your best behavior, here are a few actions to check yourself on, because your children are sure to copy them.

Using Phone Manners
Making Reaction Noises
Body Shaming
Speaking to Others
Overreacting
Speaking Politely
Using Free Time
Making Fun of Others
Swearing
Saying "Like" or "Um"
Nose Picking
Practicing Spirituality
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