Busan Office of Education Hosts Parenting Talk Concert to Build Empathy Between Parents and Children
About 350 Parents of Kindergarten, Daycare and Elementary School Students Attend
A forum was held in Busan to help parents understand their children's feelings and learn practical parenting methods they can use in everyday life.
On October 15, the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education held the "2026 Parent Communication and Empathy Talk Concert" at the university auditorium of Pukyong National University for about 350 parents of children attending kindergartens, daycare centers, and first- and second-grade elementary school students.
The event was organized as part of a region-based early childhood education and childcare innovation support project to help make Busan "a great place to raise and educate children." It aimed to provide parents with expert information on raising children and give them an opportunity to relax emotionally through cultural performances.
The event opened with a sand art performance themed "Children Grow with Love." Seo Cheonseok, director of the Happy Child Research Institute, then gave a lecture titled "Secrets to Easy Parenting," sharing insights on the meaning of raising children and the role of parents.
Director Seo introduced ways to understand children's emotions and behavior and to practice positive parenting at home. In particular, he emphasized the importance of empathy between parents and children and offered communication tips parents can use in their everyday lives.
One parent who attended the event said, "It was a valuable time. I learned how to understand and communicate with my child, as well as practical approaches I can use at home."
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Kim Seokjun, superintendent of education for Busan, said, "I hope this event was a meaningful opportunity for parents to share their concerns about raising children and gain confidence in their role as parents." He added, "We will expand opportunities for communication and learning so parents can grow alongside their children and build happy families."
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