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जब घर का माहौल खराब हो || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत महोत्सव (2022)
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Parenting
Child's Upbringing
Innocence
Domestic Harmony
Right Education
Relationships
Knowledge
Addiction to Reading
Description

Acharya Prashant responds to a question from a father who is concerned about the spiritual upbringing of his children due to a lack of a harmonious and loving atmosphere at home, stemming from differences with his wife. Acharya Prashant advises that one must first accept that this friction will likely continue. He explains that people do not change easily or significantly, especially after a certain age and many years of marriage. He suggests being realistic rather than overly hopeful about changing the situation, as it is not a new relationship where initial disagreements might resolve over time. The primary duty, he explains, is to save the children from this negative environment by giving them something extra. For the 10-year-old daughter, he recommends introducing her to the right kind of stories and education. He also advises trying to keep domestic arguments away from the children's presence. A boarding school is also presented as a possible solution. The focus should be on protecting the children rather than trying to change the adults, who are unlikely to change. He uses the analogy of old wood that has lost its flexibility. The early years are crucial for prevention; after the age of ten, it becomes a matter of treatment, which is less effective and more costly. Acharya Prashant strongly recommends getting children addicted to reading books, which is far better than being immersed in family politics. He defines innocence as being untouched by and unaware of worldly corruption. A child should not be concerned with celebrity gossip, brands, or other trivial matters. Instead, they should learn about great scientists, sages, and important world events. This is how to protect their purity and innocence. He advises keeping children away from relatives who gossip and other negative influences. Even if one must maintain relationships with such people out of compulsion, the children should be kept away from them.