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I think that the only way to teach is by example, as children will more easily follow what they see you do than what you
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"I think that the only way to teach is by example, as children will more easily follow what they see you do than what you tell them to do"

- Gloria Estefan

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This quote by Gloria Estefan stresses the value of leading by example. She believes that children discover much better by observing and imitating the behavior of grownups rather than merely being informed what to do. Estefan recommends that adults must strive to be good role models for children, as they will be more likely to follow their example than to follow directions. This is particularly true when it concerns teaching children worths and morals. Estefan believes that children ought to be taught through example, as they will be more likely to internalize and adopt the worths and behaviors that they observe in grownups. Estefan's quote is a pointer that grownups ought to strive to be good role models for children, as they will be more likely to follow their example than to follow guidelines.

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Gloria Estefan This quote is written / told by Gloria Estefan somewhere between September 1, 1957 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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