Category: Parenting

Responsibility refers to the act of being accountable for one’s actions.Social responsibility refers to and obligation towards the society at large.Parents have the onus of raising not only responsible, but also socially responsible children.How to teach responsible behavior?Children learn responsibility with every act that they do – doing their homework, keeping their clothes, taking care of the little ones, etc., At a higher level, saying no to bad habits, or helping get grocery, paying bills and the like. Every little act / activity that improves them makes them responsible.Humble beginnings:Parents can give children small chores, and help them learn the art of meeting trivial responsibilities. Children can be taught responsibility starting from self-care. From small beginnings – regular practices like brushing, bathing, dressing up, doing the hair, aligning their