Many people believe that children acquire morals by themselves. They also say that preschools are not an adequate place for children to learn about moral ideas and values. However, that is not true. So, it would be the best thing to do if we teach children values at a young age, so that it becomes a part of their personality as they grow.
Now what are the core values that every child should possess. Let us get to know about them.
๐๐ผGive respect to others
Everyone deserves respect, irrespective of their age or social status. Respect is a necessary moral value that every child must try to know at a young age. Toddlers must respect their classmates and elders from a young age. Even when the times get hard in the future, a child should not lose his/her temper and behave wrong with others.
๐๐ผAdjusting and Comprising
It is important that children know that not everything will be done according to them. A child must be taught to adjust and compromise, only if their own life is not at stake here. They should be taught to be grateful for whatever they have.
๐๐ผHelpfulness
A child must be taught to help others from a young age, even if it may be a complete stranger. It should be taught to each child why helping others is so important and how you always get it back when you help someone. They should be taught to be empathetic to other people's needs.
๐๐ผDo justice with others
Children must always be encouraged to speak up when they perceive wrongdoing, for their own benefit or for the benefit of others.
๐๐ผBe honest to others
From a young age, they should be taught that Honesty is always the best policy, and your child must be encouraged to tell the truth regardless of whatever mistakes he/she may have committed.
๐๐ผNever hurt anyone
Explain to children that hurting someone is not just a physical problem only. Any hurt can have a psychological and emotional effect as well. Remember to teach children how to apologise, and encourage them to apologise immediately if they ever hurt someone, either physically or verbally.
๐๐ผNot to commit theft
Theft is wrong, no matter what the justification behind it may be- this is one of the core values for children. Child should be taught that theft is a wrong thing, not just legally, but also morally as well, as it means that he/she will be taking something that belongs to someone else.
In the end,
I can rightly say that moral values must be instilled in children right from the beginning, and no age is too early to start. They play a huge role in building the personality of the child and have the biggest say in how a child shapes his/her life. I hope you also feel the same. Comment below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for reading.๐
MS. VIDHI