Life is such that people do not live or rule forever. The elderly today will leave the earth in years to come, and the young ones of today will become the elderly in time. That is the cycle of life—it keeps going like that.
The phrase "children are the leaders of tomorrow" is not just a slogan; it conveys the truth about the future and what it holds. The children we have now, their manners and lifestyle, are what will dominate the world when they grow up. In case you are not getting it, the children of this age, if they are poorly trained in manners, will grow into adults who will change the world’s way of life, possibly for the worse. This is why parents and society at large need to help save the world by instilling good manners in children, because they are the leaders of tomorrow.
The Roles of Parents and Society in Making Children the Leaders of Tomorrow:
Can we go back to the olden days' pattern?
Back in the day(the era I grew up in), parenting was not left to just the parents of the child. It was a combined effort, as people could correct a child and even go as far as flogging them when they did wrong, and the parents would not see anything wrong with it. But this age is completely different because parenting is now solely the responsibility of the child’s parents.
Back then, if a child was seen outside the school premises during school hours, anyone who saw them would take it personally to ensure the child was forced back to school, reported, and punished accordingly. Nowadays, something like that rarely happens.
I know it is almost impossible to return fully to that old pattern, but if it could be revived in some way, it would greatly help in raising well-mannered children who can save the world in years to come.
Parents Should Teach Children Good Morals:
Let me cite this example:
We know that we are in very difficult times where some people steal just to survive. Even at the height of such difficulties, there are still individuals who would never steal. That discipline is a result of good home training.
Imagine a situation where today’s children are well educated on the negative consequences of stealing and they internalize that message. When they grow up and become adults, the rate of theft will surely reduce.
Parents and society have a significant role to play in this regard. Let the children see good morals practiced in their environment so they can embrace those values and reject immoral behavior.
Education on Technology Is Not Left Out:
Parents, schools, and society at large must also encourage young ones to be technologically savvy, while also teaching them about the dangers and negative sides of technology.
This is a technology-driven age, and children need to be properly guided so they can use technology positively and responsibly when their time to lead comes. By doing so, they will contribute to a better world.
