How much influence do we really have on others?
Question by Stareyes: How much influence do we really have on others?
I wonder sometimes how much influence we really have on others. Can we really only control behavior or will our suggestions or behavior influence others?
Is is better to leave children alone and let them learn on their own from their own mistakes? My child has poor time management and study habits. I try to tell her but she does not listen.
Also, how can you not let your own parents influence you so much when you are an adult. I am being pressure to buy a home when I don’t feel ready.
Is it best to focus on your own priorities and give your opinion if others ask and then just leave it alone? Maybe its the only to remain peaceful.
Best answer:
Answer by Helios
There are those who are power mad – like Jim Jones – and his followers ended up taking cyanide for him….
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
.Some people are more easily influenced or manipulated than others…and some are better at influencing or manipulating, than others.
Children do need to make their own mistakes and learn, but sometimes we (adults) need to step in. If your child is doing poorly in school because they are lazy and punishment for bad grades doesn’t improve things, then making them study and do their work may be the better route. Once they are adults, it’s on them…but we owe it to them to guide and not just let them quit because they are lazy or lose interest.
As for parents of an adult child, you put on your big girl (or boy) undies and tell them you appreciate their advice and will take it into consideration…then do what is right for you. Don’t allow someone else to pressure you into something you aren’t ready for. You aren’t a child needing to be told what is best for you. If you don’t want to buy a house, don’t do it. Period.
in life you must show kids true some won’t listen and after hundreds of times they may get it but you need to do as much as you can if it’s you child that should of started when they were very young i know some work, and too busy but ts a must you do as for me for ex-sample my wife told me to eat veggies with my kids really i was young and didn’t like them much you know burgers, hot dogs and all but we did see our kids would eat anything for my plate they count wait and line up (more after we had more kids lol i have
but it works no your not going to be jim jones or hitler but its a must you need to take control if not they’ll grow up believe parents are not to be listened and more when they get around 11 or 12 when they rebel they believe they can do as they want i don’t believe in time out, parents need to have a strong grip but not enough they can still come to you when its needs for help i have 3 sons and 5 daughters and believe me they’ve try to, its hard but you must show them the right way and plus you need do act as you react sure some even the best they still can go wrong but it’s the only choice i believe and i believe parents are just trying to help due to love i think if i didn’t show emotion i wouldn’t care and oh and plus i have helped many of my friends by telling them to relax and think and do as what your mind and heart tells you