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Below is a compilation of 13 essential lessons parents must impart to their children before they turn 4 years old, as it lays the foundation for them to grow up well-behaved and skilled.
Teach children to practice self-feeding skills
Inviting adults to meals is a polite gesture and a beautiful cultural aspect of Vietnamese people. Don't think that because your child is too young, it's unnecessary to teach these rules. At 3 years old, children are in a stage of rapid learning and absorption, so they are cognizant enough for parents to start teaching them manners while eating. It's better to teach children sooner rather than later, helping them develop in the right direction. If parents teach these manners when children are older, they are often more resistant and stubborn, and bad habits may have already become ingrained in their subconscious, making them difficult to change.
From the age of 3 onwards, when parents remind the child to put on the left shoe first, the child can totally switch the shoes to put on correctly. However, some children may still have difficulty distinguishing left from right, which can make it challenging to tie shoelaces or put on sandals. To overcome this, mothers can buy ankle braces for their children and mark them with stickers or colors on the shoe or sandal that the foot with the brace will wear. Then parents can guide the child, and after a while, the child will find it easier to distinguish and wear shoes correctly.
At the age of 3, children may not understand what sexual abuse is, but teaching them this is very important. Every time you bathe your child, remind them not to let anyone touch their private parts and to shout loudly if someone tries to do so.
At 3 years old, children start going to kindergarten. This age brings many changes in their psychological state, and they may become more mischievous and stubborn. Teaching children to pack their bags helps them develop independence, reduces mischief, and creates enthusiasm for going to school, making them feel more responsible for attending.
Prepare colors and paper so children can freely create when drawing. At this age, children cannot draw specific shapes, and there is no need to force them to draw anything specific. Letting children create freely helps develop their thinking and brain development.
After finishing their meal, ask the child to clean up their dishes either into the tray or take them to the sink, which helps them become independent early, develop tidy habits, and cleanliness, not only that but also creates excitement for the child to do adult-like tasks.
This will create good tidy and independent habits for the child. And these are simple tasks that 3-4 year olds can totally do.
