The holy month of Ramadan has arrived. This blessed month that comes once a year motivates many people to do many good things to get rewards.
Not only in terms of worship, in the month of Ramadan kindness to others is also competing to be done. These various good things should also be taught by parents to their children, especially about fasting which is a mandatory worship for one full month.
Then how and when is the right time to teach children to fast? Here's the explanation!
When is the Right Time to Teach Children to Fast?
Age 4 years is the right time to teach fasting to children. However, teach fasting gradually, not directly throughout the day. Parents can start teaching fasting by breaking the fast for half a day while providing a simple understanding of the benefits of fasting. In addition, teach fasting when the child is in good health so that his body development will not be disturbed.
Things to Pay Attention to When Teaching Children to Fast
There are several things that parents should pay attention to when teaching their children to fast. First, consider the child's weight and growth according to his age. If it is healthy, of course parents can start to teach their little ones to fast. However, make sure the food consumed at suhoor and iftar is food that is dense in vitamins and nutrients.
But if it turns out that the child is underweight and has health problems such as looking pale, weak and having difficulty eating, it is best to postpone teaching children to fast because they still need adequate nutrition and nutrition to help their growth and development.
How to Teach Children to Fast
As mentioned earlier, parents can teach their children to fast in stages. In addition, there is nothing wrong with teaching other good values to your little one during the month of Ramadan.
For example, teaching saving and then the money collected is donated to the needy, helping to cook food for breaking the fast, or being diligent in worship such as reading the Koran, congregational prayers, tarawih prayers, and others.
Teaching children to fast and encouraging them to do good things in this blessed month is certainly very fun. If your child's condition allows it, let's start teaching fasting in this month of Ramadan!