People all over the world are not very different when it comes to teaching their children values. Most families and cultures have their own set of values. The difference however lies in the fact that Indians have their own set of values which are sometimes diverged with the values of other cultures. India’s great cultural heritage has its foundation in Indian values like truth, honesty, non-violence, unity, peace, love, benevolence, hospitality, brotherhood, tolerance, respect for elders, and family bondage. In spite of the diversity in the Indian sub-continent, these noble values are cherished.

But with the increasing influence of the west, it has become very tough for parents to try and keep these values intact. The growing influence of western culture has made all great Indian values meaningless for most modern day children, like old unused furniture. The ancient Indian edifice of moral and spiritual values is crumbling to pieces. For the younger generation, most of the Indian values are outdated and have no relevance. As a result a large section of children, teens and youth of our present society are wayward, indisciplined, selfish, malevolence, violent, intolerant, dishonest and jealous. The behaviour of children in our society is not at all tolerable. Today, the violence and crimes in our society mostly occur when a troubled teen or a fragile child cannot handle the pressure and stress of reality. Most of the youth are dreaming about how to be rich overnight in any way. They are running after the artificial and materialistic life-style of the west, forgetting their great origin. They have no respect for elders, no special regards for their parents and other family members. They have totally become self-centered, and have forgotten their role for their families, society as well as for our nation. In every sphere of life corruption and dishonesty are rampant and there is a very negligible minority of honest souls.

Hence, teaching our kids our great age-old Indian values have become most essential at the present scenario. All parents should inculcate in their children the noble Indian values. Parents must make their children aware about how the artificial and materialistic culture of the west invites frustration, untold sorrow and sufferings, spoiling the family life and making humans beasts. Children should be taught to show compassion and consideration for others. They must acquire a sense of responsibility and accountability for their families, society as well as for our nation. National pride must be instilled in them. Hence, only our great Indian values can play dominant role in moulding the attitude and approaches of children in their life. Therefore, implanting these values in the minds of our children is most vital.