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network of friends and maintain it over a long
time. While AQ is about developing resilience to
go through crisis or tough patch life with a
balanced mind.
Role of Parents and Teachers
Parents and teachers have an important role to
play in developing resilience in the child. Each
child has unique talents and abilities. They
should not be compared with other children.
They should be exposed to the realities of life
including those of marginalized sections of
society. Their academic and co-curricular
attainments are definitely to be celebrated but
simultaneously it is imperative for them to learn
how to accept failure.
Students are driven to suicide when education
fails to import moral and spiritual values
and glorifies material attainments. Children
should be involved in decision making in family
matters including finance. How to create healthy
relationships, handling finance and seeking help
when required has to be taught to children.
Parenting is not about protecting your child from
