A Triple partnership in moulding a valuable citizen

 Children

Children are generally good by nature and willing to perform their duties and shine brightly in their studies. One cause of their waywardness and occasional indiscipline lies with their elders who set poor examples of truth and self-control. Children growing up in today’s world are exposed to countless influences. It is not only teachers and parents who affect children, but also their surroundings, including television, films, videos etc. At the same time, most students are under tremendous pressure to ‘succeed and to pass examinations’. Education which does not stress character development or is not value-oriented, leaves children to grow up without knowing how to cope with themselves and the world  around them and in  possession of a false set of priorities and values. Children usually learn that being successful means wanting to get a good job and earn plenty of money, rather than wanting to work for the betterment of society and the world.

  Teachers

Teachers have the greatest role in moulding the future of a child. Of all professions his or hers is the noblest, the most difficult and the most important. Good teachers are those who realize the worth and importance of their work and consider the children they teach as dear to them as their own. For children to imbibe good values, teachers must practice them and be examples to their students. This will play a vital part in the building of good character of the students.

If a teacher is dedicated and pure, thousands of children will be improved and the nation will gain from educated men and women of character.

 Parents

The influence of parents on their children’s minds is very significant. It is actually the primary and predominant influence on the children’s personality and behaviour patterns. The early years of a child’s life are the most important for character development. Therefore the role of parents is vital, as they are the first teachers. Parents have the responsibility to be good role models for their children, which means that they must practice what they want them to follow.

If parents and teachers set right example, students will automatically blossom into models of excellence, capable of bringing glory to the nation.