The Life Lessons To Teach Your Child As Soon As Possible, According To AskReddit Users

Ever wondered what your kidsreally need to know about before starting school or nursery?

A new thread on AskReddit called 'What is something you should teach your child as soon as possible?' is providing some brilliant (and hilarious) advice from parents all over the globe.

The topic has soared in popularity since being posted on Tuesday, receiving almost 2,000 comments in just 24 hours.

See some of the best suggestions below - from swimming lessons and kindness, to the hidden dangers of hippos...

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5 Ways To Calm First Day School Jitters

1. Have a cheery, positive “you can do it” attitude.(01 of05)

This will project messages of faith and trust in your child's abilities to manage. (credit:Getty)

2. Normalize the experience.(02 of05)

Let your child know that everyone has butterflies in their stomach when they are in new situations, such as the first day of school, and that those feelings will pass once they have settled in to the classroom. (credit:Getty)

3. Reflect on past situations your child overcame.(03 of05)

Remind them of other times they were in new situations and how they coped in the past, such as the first day of swim lessons or their first overnight stay at grandma's. (credit:Getty)

4. Turn to their friends for support.(04 of05)

See if there is a friend they already know in their class and arrange to go to school together on the first day. Knowing even one person will really help your child feel more at ease. (credit:Getty)

5. Find out if they have specific worries.(05 of05)

This includes finding their classroom, going to the bathroom, knowing the rules, or liking their teacher. Once you know their worries, help them make a plan so that they know how to handle these stressors. (credit:Getty)

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