Q7. “Ethical parenting forms the foundation of an ethical society”. Discuss ethical responsibilities of parents. Analyse how their failure affects larger social values. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question
Man beats daughter to death for scoring low marks in Maharashtra.Key Demand of the question
Explain what ethical parenting entails in terms of responsibilities, and analyse how the absence of such parenting contributes to erosion of larger social and civic values.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Highlight parenting as the moral foundation of society and the first institution of ethical learning.Body
- Core responsibilities in ethical parenting- Focus on ensuring emotional safety, fostering empathy, respecting autonomy, and modelling civic values.
- Broader impact of failure in ethical parenting- Link to increased societal aggression, erosion of dignity, weakening of civic conduct, mental distress among youth, and decline in trust.
Conclusion
Stress the need for integrating parental counselling and value-based support systems to foster a non-violent, ethical, and resilient society.
