Sylvia Rimm Teaching Values Parents teach children values during their entire childhood, but those taught during the preschool years are foundational for the teaching ahead.
Parents have the greatest influence during children's early years.
Schools, peers, and the media dramatically affect values during the school-age years. If children are given a good foundation early, they are less likely to be mislead later. The roots of your children's conscience are taught in these early years. Preschoolers learn values best by stories. They love to listen to stories.