The Holistic Child

Besides the educational, economical, and social development of child, it is essential to bring about the holistic development. There have been a number of factors that play a role in the holistic development of a child such as family, community, educational institutions, learning, technology, science, religion, and culture. In India, in most of their rural areas, most of the individuals are still living in deprived, socio-economic backward sections of the society. Many are poverty stricken, living in impoverished neighborhoods, and lack the opportunities to go to school. More so, many lack basic literacy skills which are essential to development. While there is a larger emphasis placed on the holistic development of children in the USA and other more developed countries, many third world countries still struggle. Many do not view a child has a person or value their opinions or mind.