Teaching Your Kids To Get The Whole Story 

When I was a kid I remember my parents and teachers would say don’t judge a book by its cover. It was a great reminder to not judge something too quickly. That adage still holds up today with my kids, but my wife and I need to take those words of wisdom a bit further. We live in a society where we are bombarded by all kinds of stories and social media posts. Even though we now know that social media is trying to push down a path of thought, we need to be even more vigilant to get all sides of the story. We need to get all the facts before we make our own judgement. The onus is on parents to teach that lesson of getting the whole story to their kids. 

How Can You Get The Whole Story? 

How can parents compete with social media? It is imperative that parents have a strong line of communication with their kids. As your kids grow up they will get information from other places then just school and home. Teaching them to learn more about a topic than just from a Twitter post or a video on TikTok is a great start. Parents can lead by showing their kids how they research a topic or story to make sure they get all the facts. Going to more than just one source is a tremendous way to learn more about that topic. Getting information from people that are different from you is another way to see things from a different perspective. In addition, talking with people who have experience in that topic will help you find credible information. Even though we live in a society where instant gratification is rewarded, we need our kids to understand another adage. That saying is all good things come to those who wait. 

Putting Your Words Into Actions 

One example of doing all of the things that I mentioned in the previous paragraph is when my family and I were looking into our town’s recycling program. One day during garbage and recycling pick-up day, I noticed the garbage truck picked up both the garbage and recycling bins. I thought it might have been an accident, but I saw that truck doing the same thing for my neighbors. I wanted to learn more on what our town recycled. 

After a few trips to the transfer station, I learned that some containers are not that easily recycled. Plastic containers, like the kind used for liquid laundry detergent, pollutes our oceans and destroys the environment. Some popular laundry detergents contain toxic ingredients that are harmful to our planet and to us. One particular ingredient, 1,4-Dioxane, is considered by the EPA to be a human carcinogen. Upon learning that fact I wanted to look for a greener way to clean my family’s clothes. That is when I found out about Tru Earth. 

Taking Care Of Your Clothes And Our Planet 

Tru Earth came out with Eco-Strips to replace laundry detergent. Each strip packs ultra-concentrated, eco-friendly cleaning power into a tiny, pre-measured strip of detergent that you just toss in the wash. Its low-sudsing formula works in all types of washing machines, including high-efficiency. The smart formulation finds and dislodges dirt molecules and stains, keeping them in suspension until they are rinsed away. It makes your laundry washing chore easier, healthier, more economical, and much kinder to our planet. Not only are Tru Earth Eco-Strips better for the environment, but they will save you money from other expensive laundry detergents. 

If you are looking to make this world a better place, make sure you learn about all sides of the story first. See how you can make a positive change and be an example to your kids. Not only will they follow your lead, but supporting companies like Tru Earth will have a positive impact at home and for our planet. For more on Tru Earth go to their website at www.tru.earth. Use the code ArtofFatherhood for 10% off your order.

Please note: I am working with Tru Earth on a sponsored campaign. I am receiving payment for my work, but my thoughts are my own.