Family and Child Welfare

Family and Child Welfare 3 (3+0)

Lesson 1 : Introduction to Family and child Welfare

Introduction

Children constitute principle assets of any country. Children’s Development is as important as the development of material resources and the best way to develop national human resources is to take care of children. India has the largest child population in the world. The future and strength of the nation lies in a healthy, protected, educated and well-developed child population. All the efforts are being made by India are for the development and welfare of children. Significant progress has been made in many fields in assuring children their basic rights.However, much remains to be done. The country renews its commitment and determination to give the highest priority to the basic needs and rights of all children. Children are most vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. A lot more has to be done for the health, nutrition and education of children.It is unfortunate that girls in particular face debilitating discrimination at all stages. Therefore, specific concentration is being given to the efforts to improve the life and opportunities of the girl child.

Childhood is a period of rapid growth and development and the child must get proper stimulation at these stages. So that, child can attain optimum development-Physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. The well being of the child , the image of a happy , healthy child, the notion of all children having an opportunity to achieve to their own full potential, a norm of stable family life in every community. Children should have more opportunities for the fullest development and growth through satisfying their base needs which are listed below.

1. Healthful and nutritive food
2. Comfortable clothing
3. Protection and safety at home
4. Love and understanding –satisfying their basic emotional needs to develop trust and feel emotionally secure
5. Constructive and creative activity both physical and mental.

It is he concern of the society to provide services for proper growth and development of a child with a view to avoid as per as possible maladjustment and avoidable social problems.