Positive adult role models benefit kids

Children begin learning about life early on from the people who surround them.

From the earliest age, youngsters mimic their parents and look to caregivers to guide their development and demonstrate proper behavior.

According to Words Alive, an organization inspiring a commitment to reading for life success, 90 percent of a child’s brain develops by age five. During these first five years, abilities such as motivation, problem solving, communication, and self-regulation are formed. Having the right role models in a child’s life influencing them through these formative years can set a foundation for success.