There is an old adage: "Do what I say, not what I do." What do research results tell us about children's responses in a situation in which a parent says one thing but does another?

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Research suggests that children are more likely to imitate what a parent does rather than what they say. Inconsistency between the parent's words and actions can lead to confusion and lack of trust. Children are also more likely to imitate same-gender parents. However, learning from modeling is not always automatic and can be influenced by various factors such as the child's age, developmental stage, and level of attention to the parent's behavior.

There Is an Old Adage: "Do What I Say, Not