Guidelines for promoting positive discipline towards learning based on a new normal of life to prevent depression in early childhood

Abstract

           Early childhood children are at risk for lack of learning experience that comes from contact with nature. This causes problems in physical, emotional-mental, social, and intellectual development. Parenting that relies too much on technology causes children to lose the opportunity to develop skills related to playing and learning from the natural environment. Therefore, guidelines for rehabilitation and prevention do not allow early childhood children to face a new way of life amidst the learning crisis of many new things that early childhood children must adapt to in the education system. Parents and teachers should encourage early childhood children to have more opportunities to learn and experience nature. and natural and environmental learning that integrates digital technology appropriately with nature appropriately.           

         Early childhood learning through positive approaches should not only focus on technology but also promote behavioral development. It should support stakeholders in gaining accurate knowledge and understanding of early childhood development. Fostering self-awareness and awareness was crucial for Thai children. Interaction, communication, and conversation with children, particularly within the family, should be the first group to promote good behavior. Teachers should serve as role models and provide appropriate guidance. Positive discipline instills good habits and behaviors in young children, enhancing emotional intelligence—the ability to recognize, manages, control, and express one's emotions and desires appropriately. Furthermore, instilling positive discipline from an early age, a crucial period for brain development, allows for sustainable development in emotional and social skills. This aims to build a protective shield against depression, a mental illness that can occur in young children, ensuring the quality of children who will be the future of the nation.