A child's moral development: How a parent can help

Developing a child's moral development shapes their decision-making processes and helps them to choose between what is right/fair and what is wrong/unfair. A parent can help a child's moral development by:

• Teaching their child how to share with other children by attending birthday parties/playing games at home

• Teaching their child how to share through family activities such as mealtimes, taking turns for watching T.V.

• Teaching their child manners such as please, thank you when asking or returning items borrowed

• Leading by example to show their child values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, patience, forgiveness