Hong Hyun-hee Tears Up Watching Son's First Solo Errand
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Broadcaster Hong Hyun-hee and her husband Jasson became emotional watching their son Jun-beom's first solo errand.
- Jasson wanted to foster independence in their nearly 4-year-old son by having him run a short errand alone.
- Hong Hyun-hee was moved to tears seeing her son bravely venture out on his own.
South Korean television personality Hong Hyun-hee and her husband, Jasson, experienced a deeply emotional moment as they watched their son, Jun-beom, embark on his very first solo errand. The couple shared the experience on their YouTube channel, "Hong Hyun-hee Jasson's Hong-Sseun TV," in a video titled '4-Year-Old's First Errand.'
I want to send Jun-beom on an errand once. I want to foster his independence.
Jasson proposed the idea, expressing a desire to cultivate independence in their son, who is not yet four years old. While Hong Hyun-hee initially voiced concerns about his young age, Jasson reassured her, believing that children perform to the level of trust placed in them. He emphasized wanting Jun-beom to experience a sense of accomplishment and build self-confidence.
He's not even four years old yet, it seems difficult. But since it's a familiar street, he might be able to do it, though he still seems young.
Jun-beom set off alone to buy a toy, with his parents discreetly following at a distance. As their son walked further away, Hong Hyun-hee became visibly emotional, tears welling up. She expressed how proud she was to see him walking so confidently, a stark contrast to his usual requests for piggyback rides. The experience resonated deeply with her, prompting reflections on his growing independence and the passage of time.
I believe children do as much as you trust them. I want to give him a sense of achievement. I want to instill confidence, thinking 'I can do it too.'
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.