Where are we heading to?

"Shoot out at school" screamed the news channels. It took me a few minutes to realise that it happened in India and not in some far away western country.

Everyone is now analyzing as to what and how it happened. Why is it that nobody is interested in knowing why it happened?

Who is responsible.?We all are collectively. We are ready to blame everyone other than ourselves. The values have deteriorated so much that a teenager did not think twice before killing his classmate.

An adoloscent teenager goes through lots of peer pressure and emotional disturbances.Many of their actions are done at the spur of the moment.
It is necessary for the parents to discuss with them about their daily routine. It is essential for the parent to to know their friends and what they do during their leisure time. The teenagers need both quality and quantitative time. It is very essential to keep an eye on the teenager's mood swings and changes in behaviour.

Showering the teenager with expensive gifts, easy cash etc. also could become a cause of jealousy among other classmates and result in hatred for one another.

The teachers and the parents should work hand in hand in giving emotional and psychological support to teenagers. The school can arrange for regular counselling session.

It is a lesson for all of us, to take measures to prevent such incidents from happening again. It is our duty to inculcate in the children, a sense of responsibility towards oneself, parents, school, fellowmates etc., Encourage them to develop habits like sports, reading, music etc. Yoga and meditation are another means of bringing in calm within them.

Let us all vow to make the life of our future generation valuable and worthwhile.