Parents responsible for children’s future - minister

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

Knowledge and education are the capital for a future world. As a result, education is the most valuable and profitable gift which parents can give their children. But, education alone will not suffice if parents fail to teach their children proper manners and instill discipline in them, FIsheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr.Rajitha Senarathne said.

Minister Senaratne was participating as Chief Guest at the annual prize giving of Alhameera Vidyalaya, Aluthgama, recently.

“Parents are duty bound to lead an exemplary life at home and in society if they are to make their children’s lives brighter. Parents must be perfect role models to their children.”he added.

“Sri Lanka is the only country in the world that provides total free health care and free education facilities,” the minister said.

“The government will continue to provide more facilities, together with developing country’s infrastructure facilities. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all to assist the government in this task. All parts of the country should support the massive development programme in progress without thinking on political lines, he said. Alhameera Vidyalaya Principal also spoke.