Theoretical aspects of both parents’ infuence on the formation of the preschooler’s personality

Abstract

The article describes the theoretical aspects of the parents’ influence on the formation of the preschooler’s personality. It is noted that modernization and adaptation to nowadays realities of preschool education curriculum in Ukraine requires the introduction of clear methodological principles, which take into account current global and European trends in preschool education and, at the same time, are based on national heritage and Ukrainian culture. The research uses general scientific research methods i.e. theoretical analysis of psychological and pedagogical scientific literature, analysis of legislative documents and generalization of data, and specific scientific methods such as natural, open observations. It is theoretically grounded the importance of cooperation between the preschool institutions and preschoolers’ parents for the development of their physical, mental and moral health, their self-identification and self-awareness, for the development of their practical and soft skills, ethical orientations and emotional receptivity. The overall development of the child’s personality depends on the cooperation of the family and preschool teachers in the process of child’s socialization in preschool institutions. It is noted, that parental authority depends on the unity of both parents’ demands on the child and on the ability to successfully use their parental authority. Parental authority mirrors the attitude of preschoolers to their families in the future perspective, because they will project the same attitude on their children. It is generalized that family upbringing is manifested in constant actions and influence of mothers and fathers to achieve the proper education of their children. Raising a child should be an organized and purposeful process, consciously guided by the interaction of family members and teachers in preschool educational institutions, where socially necessary tasks of children and youth education are implemented. Keywords: childʼs personality, preschool education, upbringing, parents, psychological qualities.