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THE FAMILY AND THE NATION
partiality in distributing wealth among his children. Such action may give rise to violence as a reaction. It also makes the environment in the family full of disgust and agony. There is an intimate relationship between behaviour and distribution of wealth, etc., in the family. If the distribution of resources happens to be unbiased and equal, the father's behaviour will be considered just and congenial. If not, it will shake the foundation of concordance in the family.
INTOLERANCE In the context of modern familial relations, should we not accept the reality that the virtue of tolerance has been lost? Tolerance is seen as a weakness. It certainly reflects the egoistic psyche of this age. However, let us be clear that economic and intellectual development without tolerance are not going to yield auspicious fruits.
There is an old story but the truth embodied in it is not outdated. Once, a king asked his prime minister to find out why the business community in his kingdom was healthier and happier than him. After thorough research, the prime minister submitted his findings. The king was astonished to know that the businessmen of his kingdom were very tolerant. Reflecting on this, the king's behaviour underwent a change. His health improved and his joy reflected on his face.
There might be multiple factors responsible for the disunity of families today, but the root cause is intolerance. Two individuals can live together and still be unable to tolerate each other. Is it not cowardice camouflaged? Whether it is business failure, examinations, or family discords, people tend to go to the extreme, endangering even lives. In the context of social development, this condition is reflective of shared degradation of community living.
The family is an institution. What do we gain if it exists and what do we lose if it fumbles? Both aspects are worth
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