Discovery Point Blog

June 15, 2017

Teaching Children Values Beyond Education

Our team fully believes that teaching children the curriculum is an important part of their development. However, just as important is going beyond the educational lessons to help children learn the values that they need to have to move forward in life. Because of this, our team always tries to instill some of life’s important values into children – along with the help of the parents – so your child has the resources and tools to be successful in all aspects of life.

Respect

One of the biggest values to have is respect. This includes respect for themselves, respect for their parents, for their classmates, for teachers, and anyone else. By emphasizing respect, your child can be polite when requesting items and avoid potential problems with regard to how they treat others. It can also build their social skills.

Honesty

We have always been told that honesty is the best policy and this is true, regardless of age. Children should understand the value of honesty and what it means to be truthful to their parents, teachers, friends, and family. Children will often mimic their parents and others around them so we always strive to provide an environment built on honesty.

Confidence

Confidence is important to instill in children beginning at a young age. A lack of confidence can impact a number of the things, including their ability to be social, their focus on their school work, and more. Having confidence can allow your child to break down some of the barriers they may have and understand their own personal value. Words of encouragement can be very helpful to them, giving them the tools they need to build confidence.

With Discovery Point of Zoar Road on your side, you can have a team dedicated to helping your child grow in the most positive ways possible. We focus on the physical, mental, social, and emotional development of each child, making sure we help with any trouble areas and praising them for their successes. You can count on us to provide the care your child deserves.

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