Modern education system forces us into the mechanical drilling of academics and co-curricular activities so much so that we tend to lose the understanding of how important it is, to also inculcate values within growing children. We often forget that the world is constituted and run by humans and not by machines. Humans, in turn work not only on the basis of their degrees and grades but majorly, on the basis of values embedded within them.
Most of the times, the terms knowledge and development are misinterpreted by many of us. We believe that these two terms are defined by the number of honors, degrees and positions that one holds. However, these two in reality, are very broad terms and can never be equated with only materialistic and technical education.
A person can be called truly developed when he has imbibed the right skills to survive in the practical world. On the other hand, he can be termed as a knowledgeable person when he has molded into a human being with a solid system of values and ethics. Intellect and values go hand in hand while you measure success. For a person to be successful, it is integral that the two are blended in the correct proportion.
In today’s world the cost of living for many is getting better, owing to the professional degrees that we win in the course of our schooling. However, we can visibly spot surging crime rates and slipping humanity. This makes me want to point out the rising need for schools to focus on certain extremely essential aspects of education that are being overlooked. These aspects are the true teachings of values and ethics to lead a life of success on the basis of merit, without harming those in the way.
Respect is one such value. Respecting people irrespective of their age is important but simultaneously, respecting opinions is equally essential. When a fellow student talks it important for the entire class including the teacher to listen to him with all due respect. This will not only lend a hand in building the self esteem of everybody, but also will make them feel counted and important.
Compassion is another value that is being ruthlessly forgotten. Most of us are so engrossed in our own lives that we become absolutely insensitive towards the problems of others. Helping others, even when it is completely in the zone of our capability, becomes a matter of distress. Kindness, therefore is losing its way through the madness of a successful life.
As parents, teachers and friends it is our responsibility to bring the era of these values back. Otherwise, this world will become a tougher place to dwell in, with each passing decade. Just as we create incredibly smart doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects, artists, journalists and many more professionals; we must also equally invest in creating good human beings. By doing so, we will shape this country into an unbeatable nation that never stoops below its Integrity.
