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Dependency syndrome in our community is hindering our youth: Sikyong Oct 04, 2013 DHARAMSHALA: The dependency syndrome prevalent in our Tibetan community is hindering the morale of our children. We should work to eradicate this poison and create a more self-reliant society, said Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay. He was speaking at the conclusion of a health workshop on substance abuse review meeting organised by the Department of Health. No school or society is devoid of problems, and our Tibetan schools and community is no exception. We should recognise these problems and remove the cause of these problems from the root, he said, adding that this workshop will help identify innovative ways to solve these problems. Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay raised the issue of substance abuse and gambling among students. We should work collectively to remove these problems, he said, and identified some common causes of these problems. Smoking by elders especially teachers and parents, gambling during weekends, domestic violence, influence of bad company etc. are some of the causes driving children towards a life of vice, he said. He called for an emphatic effort by the community towards building a robust morale and confidence in children’s outlook towards life. Confidence and a robust mind devoid of low self-esteem is the key to success. We should acknowledge their effort, appreciate hard work and encourage students to believe that they can do anything if they attempt to do something wholeheartedly, he said. He also said that peer pressure is one of the main constraints that determine how children and students look towards life. The three-day ‘Health Workshop cum Substance Abuse Review Meeting’ was held from 1 -3 October. It was attended by over 27 participants from Tibetan schools across India, including rectors, teachers, counsellors and nurses. -cta
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:45:55 +0000

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