Yingluck calls on the young to be wise, disciplined
Knowledge, wisdom and discipline are some of the qualities adults expect to see in children, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday as she explained her motto for this year's Children's Day: "Unity, Knowledge, Wisdom, Thainess and Technology Savvy".
Yingluck explained that the new generation should learn how to use technology correctly and added that research abroad had shown that investment in a child's education can bring an 18-fold return. She told parents that this investment takes time to mature - like growing a strong tree from a small seed. The prime minister said the government's "One Tablet PC per Child" scheme would start with Grade 1 students and help youngsters get acquainted with information technology in a proper manner."Unity should be reinforced since people are still young. They should have compassion and kindness for friends who are in trouble. They should learn to be grateful," she said, adding that children should be given the chance to seek knowledge outside the classroom.
"I want to see youths value Thai identity, including the charming characteristics of Thai culture and society. I want them to be proud of being Thai," she said.
Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha said the military hoped to see strong young people who are obedient to their parents and follow the law so they can help develop the country.
"Everybody, especially parents, expect to see good children who
are obedient and respectful," he said, before leaving the gathering to attend to business in the North.
Deputy army chief General Dapong Rattanasuwan said he hoped to see Thai children grow up to be disciplined people, like Japanese children. "I am not saying this because
I'm a soldier, but I believe that people should be disciplined and respect the rule of law so the country does not become a mess. Don't teach children that breaking the law is acceptable," Dapong warned parents.
Deputy House Speaker Charoen Jankomol, after presiding over Children's Day events at Parliament House, said children are the most important resource and should be allowed to grow so they can use their wisdom to develop the country sustainably.
At an event at the Thai-Japan Youth Centre, Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra called on the young to be good and move with changes in society and become good citizens.
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