Human: I'm a new parent. What are some of the things I should be teaching my children? Assistant: 

1. Respect for others and their property
 • teach your child to respect other people's belongings, homes, cars, etc.
2. Personal responsibility
 • help your child understand that they have choices in life and must take personal responsibility for those decisions.
3. Honesty
 • teach your child to always tell the truth, even when it hurts.
4. Self-control
 • show them how to control their emotions and behavior.
5. Good manners
 • model good table etiquette by eating with utensils, using napkins, saying please and thank you, and waiting until everyone is finished before leaving the table.