Nurturing Values among Children
by Dr.Jaya Bansal (Director: Rajni Group of Institutions,Dibai)

Children are the architects of tomorrow, and the values they learn today shape the future of society. In my opinion, nurturing values such as honesty, kindness, respect, empathy, discipline, and responsibility is just as important as providing academic education. These values build strong character and help children grow into responsible and compassionate human beings.

The fast-paced digital world has reduced meaningful family interactions. Many teenagers spend more time on their phones than with their parents or friends, leading to poor communication and weakened emotional bonds. The desire for instant success and popularity sometimes encourages selfishness, intolerance, and a lack of empathy. Unfortunately, many teenagers today are gradually losing important moral and social values. Respect for elders, honesty, kindness, patience, discipline, and responsibility are often overshadowed by materialism, excessive use of social media, and peer pressure.

The home is the first school, and parents are a child's first teachers. Children learn more from what they observe than from what they are told. After home, comes the school. Both parents and teachers must set positive examples through their own words and actions. Schools should include activities such as community service, teamwork, storytelling, and moral education to reinforce ethical values in everyday life.

I believe that when children are nurtured with love, guidance, and strong values, they become confident, caring, and responsible citizens. Investing in value-based education today is the key to building a peaceful, progressive, and harmonious society tomorrow.

Dr.Jaya Bansal
MBA,Ph.d
Managing Director
Rajni Group of Institutions
Dibai,Distt: Bulandshahr ,Uttar Pradesh