Teaching Children to Be Good Members of Society

It is argued that parents should be the ones to familiarise their children with basic teachings of morals and ethics and how to implement them to become better individuals Suggested change: in societyin society1in the society, while many believe educational institutes are the best Suggested change: places from which to learn themplaces from which to learn them2places to learn them from. While parents can pay individual attention to their kids, I believe that schools provide an ideal environment Suggested change: for learning and developmentfor learning and development3in learning and grooming. On the one hand, parents serve as role models and they are perfectly capable of paying undivided attention to their kids. That is to say that they can tell their kids stories containing lessons about differentiating right from wrong and good from bad. Furthermore, by demonstrating responsible behaviour, elders are instilling good habits in their young. As a result, children follow their elders and grow up to be better human beings. For example, Suggested change: at the dining tableat the dining table4on the dining table parents should tell their kids to eat quietly and not make unnecessary noises which can develop into a good habit. However , I believe that parents cannot consistently teach and monitor their kids’ behaviour patterns due to lack of time. On the other hand, educational centres provide a specialised environment for minors in both academic and moral fields. That is to say that a child is Suggested change: keenerkeener5more keen to learn and grow Suggested change: when they step outside their comfort zonewhen they step outside their comfort zone6when one steps outside the comfort zone. By interacting with fellow students and actively participating in multiple Suggested change: social activities, youngsterssocial activities, youngsters7social activities youngsters are able to perform to the best of their abilities. For instance, primary schools around the world include social activities and role plays in their curriculum to teach students how to become model citizens. Therefore, this option is preferable because it benefits the child in the long run as well as the Suggested change: society.society.8society.. In conclusion, although parents can Suggested change: impart moral values to their childrenimpart moral values to their children9demonstrate moral teachings to their children in an effective manner, learning them at schools would make them rather more confident and productive Suggested change: members of the communitymembers of the community10members for the community.