Children should learn to observe the hijab in front of whom. Many verses and hadiths have answered this issue, and neglecting skill learning in the elementary ages will cause the children to neglect it at a later age.
Teaching hijab and chastity skills in primary age
chastity and modesty
The skill of social communication and proper dressing in interaction and communication with others is one important skill that should be taught to children in a scientific way and without any haste.
Having the skill of modesty at home is one of the topics that has been beautifully expressed in several verses in the Holy Quran.[1]
Then one of the two women approached him, walking bashfully. She said, ‘Indeed my father invites you to pay you the wages for watering [our flock] for us.
Children should learn to observe the hijab in front of whom. Many verses and hadiths have answered this issue, and neglecting skill learning in the elementary ages will cause the children to neglect it at a later age. Of course, it does not mean the use of pressure and coercion at the age of children, but at this age, the acceptance of children happens much more easily.
Moreover, Imam Ali (peace be upon him) regarding the upbringing of his children says:
"Therefore, before your heart becomes hard and your brain gets caught, I tried to teach you manners."[2]
Reference:
[1] - Surah Al-Qasas. 25. فَجَاءَتْهُ إِحْدَاهُمَا تَمْشِي عَلَى اسْتِحْيَاءٍ قَالَتْ إِنَّ أَبِي يَدْعُوكَ لِيَجْزِيَكَ أَجْرَ مَا سَقَيْتَ لَنَا
[2] - Nahj al-Balagha (Sobhi Saleh), p.393. فَبَادَرْتُكَ بِالْأَدَبِ قَبْلَ أَنْ یَقْسُوَ قَلْبُكَ وَ یَشْتَغِلَ لُبُّكَ؛...