Education of the heart

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all…. (Aristotle)

This approach to education is being neglected today. As we see that the main objective of the education now a days is just making children learn and remember the sallybus of text books. Education, right now, is like a race. It has been confined to grades and scores. One who has excellent score and greater degrees, is considered intelligent. The purpose of education today is somewhat different than true education.

The definition of education is to make a person learn the lesson, norms and values in such a way that they become a part of his life. The purpose of the education is to make a person learn the difference between right and wrong. A human with a pure heart will never ever try to hurt anyone or involve in wrong doings. Because he knows the true meaning of education. He will never allow himself to go against his teachings.

Educational institutions should pay more attention towards the moral education and upbringing of kids. The technology is taking over day by day which is a blessing but don’t forget that it has a dark side too. To stay away from that dark side, it is extremely important to educate the hearts. Teach the hearts not to accept evil. Make your children sharp at minds but pure at hearts.

Education means inspiring someone’s mind, not just filling their head. (Katie Lusk)