Teach children about love, kindness

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 16:45:44 +0000

AS many educators explain, learning values begins at home. The school cannot empha­size or reinforce something which does not exist. It cannot even ef­fectively contradict what is accept­ed in the homes. For example, the simple use of “po” and “opo,” is taught to show respect to elders. Although respect can be shown in other ways, the use of “po” and “opo” in the Filipino culture is important. If children grew up in homes where the use of such was never taught and encouraged, do you think they will even exert an effort when the teacher is not around? Even if they do, who will help reinforce the use of such ex­pressions when they are outside the school?

Following a schedule helps de­velop sensitivity and consideration. If children are aware that 1 pm–3 pm is siesta time for the grand­parents, they will be careful not to create any unnecessary noise. If they know that a certain time of the week is for the family, they will do something to make themselves available. They have to know. Sometimes even adults make other plans because the parents, not wanting to sound demanding – never told them they were ex­pected.

Helping a person in need and asking children how they would feel if they were in somebody’s situation also helps them become considerate. It is like a reminder that nothing in life is certain. There is no guarantee that a per­son will never find himself in an­other’s unfortunate situation. Life is a wheel.

Giving children simple age-ap­propriate tasks is very important to develop empathy an
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