ERADICATION OF CRISIS OF MORAL VALUES IN YOUTHS

Modern materialistic era is era of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG). Inclination of youths towards western life style and culture is natural. This inclination is not only limited to youths but for everybody also. In recent years increase in percentage of crimes committed by youths has created concerns on the government and society. Root cause of the problem lies in the quality of education we are providing to our children. Parents are putting more emphasis on materialistic education rather than evaluating them holistically whether they are ready to face challenges in their lives or not, neglecting all round development of child with moral values. Our curricula and syllabi are also inappropriate for teaching moral values and ethics to children. Parents, teachers, governments and societies should recognize the importance of value education in the life of an individual. In early childhood before going to school, it is responsibility of parents to incorporate essential human values in their wards. Once the children are admitted to the school it is expected that parents, society and teachers will jointly carry out their duties to teach them values for making them model individuals. Value Based Education is as an alternative to improve the schools' deteriorating environment. Value Based Education has a positive impact on children's well-being. Studies from different areas of a person's life show that a specific aspect in life affects the other. This investigation aims to study and understand the relationship between Value Based Education and wellbeing of youths, society and nation.”