Parents and teachers should guide aimless kids<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Youth is an expression of joy -- how come it is
\ndegenerating into an expression of violence? I'm referring to the
\nstudent brawls that are now frequent in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
This is a law-and-order problem. However, it may be worthwhile
\nto study the background and mental make-up of the students who
\nperpetrate these violent acts. If we consider this matter deeply,
\nit is clearly a sociological problem. As a wise man said, society
\nprepares the criminal and the criminal commits the crime. In this
\ncase, it is parents and teachers who should share the blame for
\nstudents' behavior.<\/p>\n
First of all, are parents creating a happy home for children?
\nParents may feel their responsibility ends with providing for the
\nbasic needs for their children. But let's remember children look
\nto us for emotional support and encouragement.<\/p>\n
We should spend some time with our children at the end of each
\nworking day. If we don't, how can we understand their ambitions,
\naspirations and moods? If children feel neglected, they may
\nbecome wild.<\/p>\n
Parents should show enthusiasm for the things the kids have
\naccomplished at school. The children should get a feeling that
\ntheir parents are partners with whom they may converse freely.
\nIn short, parents must build a good rapport with their children.<\/p>\n
Let's take up children's education now. Moral behavior is a
\nproduct of humane education.<\/p>\n
Children spend the best part of their day in school. Every
\nteacher should realize that he or she is preparing the future
\ncitizens of the country.<\/p>\n
Good teachers make good pupils. Teachers should have high
\nideals. See how Bahasa Indonesia put teachers on a pedestal.
\nBy the way, "Guru" in English means: spiritual teacher.<\/p>\n
Selection of teachers is also a critical factor. Teachers must
\nbe paid enough. The government has a decisive role to play. If
\nteachers can't make ends meet, what motivation do they have to
\ndevelop good students? Children are the wealth of a nation. This
\nwealth can be created only by investing in dedicated teachers.<\/p>\n
Moral education should be a compulsory subject in schools
\nacross the country. Courtesy, love, kindness, friendliness and
\nsharing, fairness, compassion for the poor, respect for elders,
\ntolerance of others' views and such other topics should be taught
\nin class.<\/p>\n
Our youth is aimless. They need a guiding compass so that they
\ncan determine their course wisely.<\/p>\n
Are not parents and teachers best suited for this task? We
\nshall fervently hope that they rise to the occasion -- the future
\nwell-being of society hinges on understanding of their respective
\nroles.<\/p>\n
-- D. Chandramouli<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/parents-and-teachers-should-guide-aimless-kids-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }