Values in life

In a recent study by Ipsos Malaysia, it was reported that 71% of the top concern of Malaysians parents in Malaysia is teaching their children life values.

This finding is truly gratifying as good values are the most important element in one’s life. Life values like uprightness, honesty, boldness and trustworthiness are truly noble values. In this respect, we salute our parents for their priority concern in raising children. In parenting, infusing good values is very essential, in particular when children are tender and green. Training in morals and good conduct is far more important than book learning.

The finding also asserts that most parents give priority for inculcating good values among their children. This aligns well also with the nation’s national philosophy which emphasizes good ethics and moral values among of our students so that they can become responsible and respected members of the nation.

I think today’s crucial issue among our young ones is the lack of values. A lot grievance is conveyed by many quarters about the lack of ethical and moral values among our children. Many incidents can be cited to support the claim. One good example, today’s young people often forget or overlook to say thank you to elders. A child that is of good character and well-behaved is preferable than a rude and ill-natured child. The question of goodly character is of first importance as this lead to everlasting honour.

Good values go a long way in molding a young child. Values are the ones you carry throughout your life and perhaps hereafter. A person is always remembered for his or her values. So, let us raise children who are rich in good values as strongly desired by our Malaysian parents.

Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value”.