9-month-old Haru's first leap: Walking in step with Dad and the memory of tasting a tangerine for the first time

The growth of a 9-month-old child starting their very first steps is a wondrous experience for parents that goes beyond a simple developmental process. In a video from KBS's "The Return of Superman," the process of the child 'Haru' reaching developmental turning points, such as taking his first steps with his father's help and tasting his first fruit, is captured.

"I want to walk in step with Dad"... 9-month-old Haru's first step challenge

In the video, Haru begins physical activities using gym equipment and stairs prepared by his father. Moving cautiously as if everything is still unfamiliar, Haru goes through a process of building muscle by bracing with his legs and supporting himself with his hands amidst his father's encouragement. In particular, the scene where 9-month-old Haru takes his first steps while holding his father's hand shows the wonder of parenting. The video mentions that Haru is developing faster than some peers who are a bit slower even after turning one, and it focuses on Haru's efforts to walk in step with his father. Haru showed himself taking one step at a time, giving the feeling of matching his pace with his father.

Haru's father calmly conveyed the emotions he feels while watching his child grow. Recalling the memories of when he first became a mother and when he first became a father, he suggested that the moment Haru walked for the first time is also an experience he will never forget for the rest of his life. He shared that when he thinks about Haru coming home after work in the future and being held in his arms, he feels a desire for Haru to practice walking even harder.

From bananas to the first tangerine, the process of finding a palate

The growth process includes not only physical development but also the expansion of the sense of taste. Haru showed a strong preference for bananas. In the video, Haru appeared to enjoy eating bananas, making expressions as if tasting the flavor, and showed how much he liked them by eating them deliciously to the point where the words "I really like bananas" could be said.

The following scene depicts the moment Haru encounters a tangerine for the first time in his life. When the father peels a tangerine prepared by the mother and hands it over, Haru reacts to the unfamiliar scent and opens his mouth to check the taste. The video captures Haru opening his mouth wide when he first encounters the tangerine, and the father observes how the child accepts the new taste while handing Haru his first tangerine in life. Haru's reaction to the tangerine, his first fruit, shows the detailed observation process of parenting amidst a mix of tension and curiosity regarding how the child will accept the new flavor.

Source: KBS WORLD Latino (YouTube)