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Moral values are something children are taught throughout their lives that teaches them to be well-behaved, respected people. It makes children learn what’s right from wrong and how to be able to think critically, make educated choices and learn to be kind towards others. In this guide from a day nursery in Lincoln we look at how you can explore moral values with your child as they grow.
Reward your child for good behaviour
When you see your child has been behaving well in front of you, reward them for it. Many parents have a rewarding system they use to continually remind their child that they have to earn rewards. This is a good way to put that system to the test. On the flip side, if you see your child isn’t behaving well you can take away one of their rewards to show them that kindness and respect will earn them the biggest rewards.
Tell your child how proud you are of them
Especially when providing your child with a reward for good behaviour or a random act of kindness, make it known to your child that you’ve noticed what they’ve done for others. Telling your child you’re proud of what they’ve done will make them feel more confident and more inclined to continue practising the same behaviour time and time again.
Speak to your child about values and what they mean to you
Each person is different in terms of what values they keep and how they help others. Talk to your child about what you believe in and how it makes you the person you are today. They’re inadvertently learning about good values and how they can model those values in their own lives. Children always look to their parents for guidance and they’re always keen to model what we follow.
Take part in community-led projects
There’s a reason why community involvement is a common project that schools encourage children to get involved in. Children are learning first-hand how to support a community that’s not only local to them, but how issues they may have never experienced can be made a little better with an extra pair of hands.
Volunteering is a repeatedly rewarding experience for kids; they can visit a care home on a weekly basis, take part in litter picking or volunteer at a homeless shelter for the day. Every little bit helps and for children it exposes them to local issues and how they can help others.
