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This research explores the role of parents of young children through the lens of Laozi's concept of Wu-Wei. To accomplish this, a literature review was conducted. By analyzing the original text of Laozi's Tao De Jing, the research draws the following key insights regarding parental roles. First, parents should become role models for their children by practicing self-discipline. This means that they should embody the principles of Wu-Wei?acting with compassion, frugality, and humility. Second, parents should implement Wu-Wei in their teachings, guiding their children through an effortless and natural approach to instruction. This implies that parents should influence their children subtly, through silent guidance (Bu Yan Zhi Jiao) and by fostering harmony within their environment (Hua Guang Tong Chen). The significance of these insights lies in their framing of the parental role within Eastern philosophy, specifically Laozi's Wu-Wei, offering valuable guidance for parents as they prepare to raise young children. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of Jiao-Hua, a level of teaching that surpasses basic education, emphasizing that parents should not only understand this concept but also actively implement it. Laozi's Wu-Wei emphasizes the prevention of problems rather than their resolution. Accordingly, this study encourages parents to focus on addressing the underlying causes of their children's behavior, rather than merely reacting to visible actions. In summary, the importance of this study lies in its recommendation that parents, when confronted with various challenges in parenting, should transcend mere problem-solving and adopt a preventive approach to foster a more harmonious and balanced upbringing.