Children’s upbringing

For a well-mannered educated society, it’s highly important for parents to work on the upbringing of their children. In today's fast-paced, digitally driven world, the way we raise our children deserves renewed attention. Upbringing is no longer just about teaching manners or ensuring academic success — it's about nurturing well-rounded, emotionally resilient individuals prepared for an unpredictable future.

Too often, parenting becomes a race to achieve milestones — grades, trophies, or college admissions — while neglecting core values like empathy, honesty, and responsibility. We must remember that children learn more from what we model than from what we instruct. If we want respectful, kind, and balanced adults, we must first embody those traits ourselves.

Moreover, the rise of technology has created both opportunity and challenge. While devices can educate and entertain, excessive screen time can isolate children from real-world experiences. Parents and guardians should encourage outdoor play, creative thinking, and open conversations about emotions, identity, and relationships.

Schools, communities, and policymakers must support families with resources that promote positive upbringing — mental health services, parenting workshops, and safe, inclusive environments for all children.

Raising children is not just a personal responsibility but a societal one. The future depends on how well we equip our youngest generation — not just with skills, but with character.

Haroon Pirzada,

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