A Quote by Saint John Chrysostom
The primary goal in the education of children is to teach, and to give the example of, a virtuous life.
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You don't teach morals and ethics and empathy and kindness in the schools. You teach that at home, and children learn by example.
In Burma, we need to improve education in the country - not only primary education, but secondary and tertiary education. Our education system is very very bad. But, of course, if you look at primary education, we have to think in terms of early childhood development that's going back to before the child is born - making sure the mother is well nourished and the child is properly nurtured.
A corporation's primary goal is to make money. Government's primary role is to take a big chunk of that money and give it to others.
Young women you will be the ones who will provide the example of virtuous womanhood and motherhood. You will continue to be virtuous lovely praiseworthy and of good report. You will also be the ones to provide an example of family life in a time when families are under attack, being redefined and disintegrating. You will understand your roles and your responsibilities and thus will see no need to lobby for rights.
The French talk about education, the education of their children. They don't talk about raising kids. They talk about education. And that has nothing to do with school. It's this kind of broad description of how you raise children and what you teach them.
I am particularly interested in primary education because the state of affairs in primary education in this country is a cause for concern.
Primary education was in the first place to teach people to be good people. Only secondary education teaches people to also be useful people.
Oprah Winfrey's global influence is unparalleled. Not only has her generosity and firm belief that education is the key to a better life benefited countless women and children around the world, but her example has also inspired millions of people to give back in ways big and small.
I like to contribute as much as possible to some of the NGOs that I know and in the areas that I like to contribute to. These include primary health, primary education, children's issues and AIDS.
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