The quality of the education that the child re ceives in the first years of childhood shows itseffect in the later stages of life. The relationshipand communication style which the parents estab lish with the child during this period are also de terminants of the child’s development. Since thefirst years of his life have a critical importancein creating a positive moral consciousness in thechild; It is also difficult to acquire the right andgood moral behaviours that are not acquired inthe future. The child can be given positive moralbehaviour as a good example/model by using theparent’s reward and punishment on the spot anddisplaying a balanced discipline. In the research, the morality, education, moraleducation in the family, theories of moral deve lopment, characteristics of moral development inthe first childhood years, considerations that pa rents will pay attention to in moral development,methods to be followed in moral education andthe importance of the first childhood in the mo ral development of individuals was mentioned byconducting literature review. The importance ofthe first childhood period is mentioned in the mo ral development of individuals. In this study, it isaimed to inform the parent about the methods toprotect the child from moral corruption and theissues to be considered in moral education. It wasconcluded that the moral values ​​acquired in thefirst childhood years constitute the infrastructureof the moral behaviours that he will display in thelater years of life.