Our elders-The most important source of experience and knowledge

Our country has progressed well in the last six -seven decades and the citizens have been able to overcome many problems faced by them.It could be possible due to honest efforts of all concerned. Old and young  both have contributed in the progress to the best of their ability.Now a days, everybody is taking of the immense energy and potential possessed by the youth and it is believed that they can change the future of the country for the better. A lot is being talked about it and many schemes and programmes have been launched for the welfare of the youth.It is very true that today`s youth is the future of this country, but the old brigade should also be paid due attention and should be given the place they deserve.
It is disgraceful to read in the newspapers that the old couple was not given proper food and other essential things needed by them ,by their children. There have been cases where the young sons and daughters consider their parents and grandparents as a kind interference in their daily life and feel like they are hurdles in their progress. Nobody should forget that whatever he/she is today, there has been an immense contribution of elders like parents and grandparents.The sacrifice made by the parents should always be remembered by the children.The mother never cares about her own health (even if it is a serious problem) but the the simple problem of the child  is taken by her very seriously. She makes all possible things available to the child.They(parents) do not do this during the childhood only, but continue doing the same even after their sons and daughters are able to  take care of themselves without any support. While doing that they do not have any expectations from their children except that the children do well in life. In some cases ,when the children show indifferent attitude towards the parents and are advised by others to look after their parents because when the sons and daughters needed their help, it was provided by the parents unconditionally.Many a times the response from youth would be that it was their duty to do that for them. But in that case why should youth not remember their duty?
Both, old and young, are complementary to each other and living in isolation would not lead to a happy situation.The youth has energy which can do wonders for the human beings and the environment but if not channelised and used properly can be a problem also. Here the role of the old people becomes very important.The experience of life should be shared with young generation by the old people.The energy of youth and experience and knowledge of old people when combined will lead to the growth of the family, society and the nation.The government alone would not be able to do much for senior citizens but the youth can do a lot for them. The senior citizens should not be considered as burden but should be treated well and should be made to feel that youth needs them. The senior citizens act as a dam which makes the proper use of the energy and also control immense amount of energy which may otherwise prove to be very dangerous if not controlled and channelised properly.
It is unfortunate when courts have to come in picture asking the son/sons to look after their parents. It should be done by the people on their own.Take a case where the young couple stays alone with one or two children.The parents of the youth live somewhere else(now a days they are  heading towards old age homes).The young couple is deprived of the advice or help they might have got from their parents.Not only the young couple but also the young kids are deprived the of love and affection of their grand parents. It has been observed that in the families where elders are given due respect and the place they deserve, there is no need of any value or moral education. Most of the kids who are fortunate to have their grandparents around them, progress more than others(exceptions are always there).Parents and grandparents are the ones who always pray for the welfare of their children. It is rightly said that there is no need of going to religious places if the elders are treated well at home. Respecting them will make youth more happy than going to any temple or mosque.This has been the culture of this great nation and it should not be allowed to dilute. Though the problems faced by the youth are also many but these problems should not become an excuse. This is true that bigger cities have smaller houses  but the hearts of the people should be large enough.
At last, There is a quote written on the walls of a temple in which a young lady is asked" If you want your son to act as Sharawn Kumar , then encourage your husband to act as Sharwan Kumar today" It says every thing that if young people want to be heard and looked after by their children , they should do the same to their parents and set an example for the next generation to follow.

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  1. Congrats n thanks Sir for a burning issue taken in your blog. It is rightly said that this is a TIME-CYCLE (KAAL-CHAKRA). What U r giving to your parents today as 'seed', it will be received you in future as 'crop'. Thanks.
    -Dr.Sunil Mathur

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