A longitudinal study in the USA reveals that, happy kids grow up to make more money as adults, than adults who were not so happy as kids. Assuming that the results of this study are accurate as this relates to predicting how kids will turn out when they become adults, there is no doubt that we ought to be investing energy and effort into creating an environment where kids can be happy and content.
The study points out that happy kids, tend to have a positive outlook on life. They have drive and they show ingenuity in abundance. What is more interesting however, are the types of environments which are conducive to kids growing up happy. The study shows that it begins with a nurturing and loving family environment. Science seems to now confirm what has become common sense, that a happy home is the bed-rock of a happy childhood.
TO be sure, happy families do not exist in isolation, families in general, exist within the broader context a community or society. What role therefore could society play in ensuring that it has happy families? My guess is that a society whose members live by rules agreed to by all those who live in it, is a good start. In that kind of society, activities such as crime are frowned upon and not tolerated at all. In my view therefore, happy families exist within a social context where members of society conform to the same norms and standards. However, social conformity does not come easy, to a point where often conformity to the norms and standards has to be enforced by means of laws and regulations.
This is where government comes into play. Governments and politicians enact laws and regulations. Imagine therefore, a country which had as its central purpose: to have happy citizens. Imagine still that all government strategies, plans and programs were to be geared towards making this purpose a reality.
IN my opinion, it is fair to conclude that in order to have happier kids, we need happier families and in order to have happier families, we need a society and a country where everyone conforms to the same rules and norms. If South Africa is to prosper as a nation, we need more kids growing up happy.
Our Politicians must show willingness to create effective government!!
IN my opinion, it is fair to conclude that in order to have happier kids, we need happier families and in order to have happier families, we need a society and a country where everyone conforms to the same rules and norms. If South Africa is to prosper as a nation, we need more kids growing up happy.
Our Politicians must show willingness to create effective government!!
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