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The present world
seems to be degenerating. Children a losing their innocence earlier than
it was in previous generations. They are aware of all that is happening
around them. Topics like sex, drugs, etc. that were a hush hush till
years ago, is openly spoken about amongst twelve year olds. Crime
amongst the youngsters seems commonplace. Why is all this happening?
The answer is simple. Today, parents have no time. After giving birth
they feel that their responsibility begins and ends with earning money
and paying the fees, buying essentials for their children. It is it
actually the parents fault because they also have a pertinent question.
How do we survive if we both don’t work? But, at the same time, do not
forget that money cannot buy values and virtues that need to be
inculcated in children.
Apart from values and virtues such as love, generosity, selflessness,
respecting elders, trust and honesty, there are a number of other
qualities that need to be taught to them. These include tolerance,
acceptance, patience, politeness, sharing, awareness, etc. Also a child
must be aware of their cultural background and heritage. Moral Science
and Scripture study should be a part of their upbringing. They must
learn to understand and speak their own mother tongue before any other
language.
Apart from learning their own cultural background they must also be
taught about other cultures which will bring about within them religious
tolerance and acceptance. Even food habits are what begin at home. They
must be taught to respect each morsel given to them, as after al your
hard work has gone into feeding them. They must respect the value of
money.
As a parents you are responsible for molding a citizen of tomorrow. So
even respect towards society and one’s country is taught at home and not
else where. A child’s life begins at home and ends at home each day, and
so what he becomes depends on what his parents make him.
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authored by Karishma Bajaj. Copyright
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