While raising a child can be chaotic and overwhelming at times, many parents love the quiet of teaching essential life skills that fall in between the excitement. However, it can be difficult to ensure your child grows into a responsible and well-adjusted young adult. Here, the preschool instructors at A Brighter Rainbow Learning Center in Billerica, MA, share a few important values every child should understand before they turn five.

Preschool’s Top 3 Values to Teach Children

1. Honesty

As toddlers, many children will develop the ability to lie. They may blame a mess on the dog or make up any variety of stories to avoid trouble at preschool. It’s the responsibility of the parent to teach their child how to be honest. Start by setting an example. Make promises and stick to them. Avoid deception and never overreact if your child does lie to you. Instead, tell them that being honest isn’t always easy, but it is best to tell the truth.

2. Responsibility

Encourage your child to take responsibility for their actions and feelings. This lets them learn and grow from their mistakes. For example, if your toddler misbehaves, they should know how to apologize. However, simply saying “I’m sorry” without thinking about their actions won’t help them in the long run. Instead, make sure they understand how to make amends for any misdeeds and express how they were feeling at the time. This will help them take responsibility and learn about the complexities of their emotions.

3. Empathy

It’s easy and perfectly natural for a young child to believe that the world revolves around them or that only their feelings matter. Yet, they must learn early on how to empathize with others. Encourage your children to behave in a way that makes others feel good. Over time, they’ll realize their actions impact the feelings of others, and they’ll be more likely to consider the people around them in the future.

Raising a toddler isn’t always easy, especially for parents juggling busy schedules. That’s why the team at A Brighter Rainbow Learning Center have dedicated themselves to providing a nurturing environment for children since 2003. This licensed learning center and preschool aims to cater to your family’s busy life. To learn more about their programs and schedules, call (978) 670-9222 or visit their website.