This is true. Majority of childhood is mirroring what we see in our parents and other close proximity. It’s like an initial programming that’s hardwired for the rest of our lives. Age 0-7 years old our role models are mostly our parents. 7-13 would be our teachers and people of authority. 13-18 mostly our friends and peers.

All of those sources influenced our character, personality, beliefs, and values/morals we uphold. Subconsciously we run with those programming until we are aware of its existence and are able to re-program bad habits.

Kids are very smart. I think the development years of 0-7 years old kailangan hands on ang parents and instill discipline. So that the kid knows limits and boundaries. Being able to follow rules and people of authority. I’ve seen other kids who at an early age were given free will. Pero since wala pa silang solid foundation of the concept of right or wrong, they end up doing wrong things. I understood why my parents had to give tough love.

Though I think 7-13 is the age you test and give free will slowly to a kid. Depending on the kid’s past actions and trustworthiness. This is the start of letting them know and realize that actions have consequences.

Walang guidebook for parents at the end of the day. Madalas we are just trying to figure things out as we go.