Children are naturally curious and are
quick learners. Children usually speak the truth, and the family around them
embeds the values. It is essential for little ones to have important
virtues which include:
- Age 6-10
By age 6, the child starts to differentiate
between right and wrong. When you talk about honesty and patience, explain to
them why they are essential. The child will automatically begin to distinguish
between dishonesty, cheating and why he/she thinks they are
wrong.
Generally, children learn by observing
their parents and ensure you are the right role model for them to teach. You
can start with small habits like following traffic rules, dining table habits,
correcting sleeping patterns and more.
- Teach empathy
Empathy is a great virtue which should
be taught at an early age so they can understand their and other's feelings.
When empathy works, they are more likely to make the right choice.
- Use scenarios and circumstances
Please don't wait for the right
opportunity, and create scenarios for little ones to teach them lessons. For
example, ask them what he would do if he found his friend stealing from
someone's school bag? What would he do if he saw someone bullying another
child?
Children might be creative in their
answers, but listen to them first and provide constructive feedback on what is
right and what is wrong.
- 11 – 14 years
As the children grow, they all
should develop a sense of integrity, which means to apply virtues they have
learned in their real life. In the early teenage years, children are faced with
peer pressure and other social dilemmas, which comes with their social group.
You will have to teach them to make their own decisions with integrity and by
understanding the consequences of their choices.
At Childventures Early Learning Academy, we partner with families in the development of
children to their fullest potential and instill in young minds the importance
of moral values, character formation and respect for others.
Our early learning programs and curriculum model help your child develop into a successful learner and
a human being.
For
more information visit www.childventures.ca
or call us at 905-332-7539.
