There is never a too late or too early time to introduce character education. Parents can start as early as possible, for example, when the child receives early childhood education (ECE). To ensure that this character education is effective, all elements involved in the education must do several things, such as:

1. Directly exemplifying Character education is not only about teaching children the theory of being good people but also directly practicing it. For example, the teacher demonstrates caring for others by praying for a classmate who is absent due to illness. Children learn fastest by imitating those around them. When he often sees good things, the child's character is also likely to become good.

2. Assigning tasks Assigning tasks can teach children many things, such as the courage to express their opinions in group discussion tasks. These tasks can also make children feel responsible, think critically, and so on, depending on the tasks assigned by the teacher.

3. Instilling habits Getting children used to doing good things over time will make them develop that character. Therefore, teachers at school and parents at home must teach children about 'knowing good things', 'wanting good things', and ultimately 'doing good things' so that the child's mind, heart, and behavior will be good overall. Character education must involve the wider community, from families to schools. It seems that the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" is indeed true.

Source : Sehatq.com