Let's rephrase this and instead of talking about children, say what are your friends learning from you.  You know even as adults we can still stick our neck out there and just by being yourself you can teach others,

 people watch you daily. 

Let's just say you decide right now

that you are going to find a positive

 spin on every situation... 

What would your friends say?  Some of you might be surprised.  My guess is if you did change your attitude, that you would feel better in many cases.