At Green Day Collegiate, we work hard for a United, Secular India—a modern nation, a productive people, and above all, a humane and caring society.
Ethics and morality form the foundation on which our school is built. We do not regard the mere acquisition of knowledge as the sole aim of education; far more important is the building up of character. Knowledge is power, but we emphasize character, which acts as the reins to control that power. We nurture positive attitudes of enthusiasm, optimism, service, and cheerfulness in children to hone their skills.
One of the most poignant experiences of my life arises when I am approached by desperate parents who plead pathetically with me to chastise their teenagers and reform them using any method at my disposal and discretion. These are the parents who have "spared the rod and spoilt their children."
The task of bringing up children is pleasurable yet responsible, exciting yet exacting. One does not receive formal training for this work; it is mainly an outcome of the high standards of upbringing inherited from parents and ancestors. Many believe that raising a child lovingly means showering them with affection and giving them everything they want. However, this is not so.
Children should be made to realize that what they ask for and receive is well-deserved, and that ample hard work has been done by the parent to procure it. They should be trained to work hard to become achievers. In his famous letter to his son’s teacher, Abraham Lincoln said:
"Teach him that a dollar earned is of far more value than five found. Treat him gently, but do not cuddle him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel."
Children should be taught to fulfill their responsibilities towards their parents, families, school, and all members of society. They must strive to uphold the noble traditions of their family by imbibing the sublime values taught to them.
Mr. Nabh Narain (M.A. Economics, M.A. Education, B.Ed., M.Ed. & NET) Founder, Green Day Collegiate Darsawan, Asoha-Unnao