Personal Duties

(For the young)

Everybody has got many duties to perform in the daily life. There are following types of duties :1 The Personal Duties 2 Duties to the Group, religion 3 Duties as a Citizen's or Social Duties 4 Duties as a Consumer This is a brief study of the first type - the personal duties. These are related to care of our own life, our family, dependents, nearby people and also to environment. Our personal duties can be divided in the following types :1 Health, Hygiene 2 The Speech and manners 3 Study and knowledge 4 The Household Duties and Emergencies 5 Relationship and Help 6 Self Development and Skills Details of the personal duties 1 Health, Hygiene

Own health and cleanliness - We have to keep the health strong so that we can carry all the activities properly. For keeping good health we have to know and follow some rules of hygiene. We should get up and go to sleep at the proper time. We must have some physical exercises and must take clean and fresh right food. For cleanliness we require brushing the teeth, combing hair, using toilets, taking bath, getting the clothes washed etc. We should always keep a handkerchief with us. After coming home, we should always wash the face, hands, feet etc. It is duty to protect ourselves from ill health. We should drink enough water which is clean. We should avoid the harmful, stale and unclean food products. The hands should be washed before eating. We should go out for a walk, have fresh air, sunlight. We have to keep the house and the environment clean.
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2 Speech and Manners

Through the speech we inform each other of our thoughts. We should think well before we speak. We have to avoid speaking hastily, arguing or overtalking. We should use the right language, truthful and helpful words. We should more listen to others fully before speaking. Any unnecessary talk should be avoided. We should have some good manners like greeting others, complimenting others for their good work. We can express thank other for any help we get.
3 Study and Knowledge

Learning - It is everyone's duty to learn and getting knowledge. We can learn by attending classes and by reading, observing, listening. We can learn the arts and skills of writing, drawing, painting, music, dance, games etc. We can learn Science, arts, computer, home sciences, cooking. We should have general knowledge and learn from attending talks, programs, by reading and listening to the news. We can consult, asking questions to elders and teachers.
4 The Household Duties and Emergencies

It is duty of the parents to bring up and protect the children. It is duty of all to joining others in the household activities like cooking, cleaning. Also we have to co-operate and help in various functions at home or others. Sometimes we should be ready to help the children, old and others in their illness and in emergencies is necessary. We should know how to help in small injuries, illnesses etc.

5 Relationship and Help

It is everyone's duty to keep good relations with relatives, friends, seniors, servants and other and to help others when possible. It is our duty to listen and respect the elders, and to join, co-operate with others in home activities, functions. We can help the animals and should not harm them. It is necessary to not waste the food, water, stationary, electricity, money. We can do some gardening, water the trees and plants.

6 Self Development and Skills

It is duty to develop ourselves in various ways. We can take interest in hobbies related to science, arts, crafts, physical games, reading. It is necessary to develop good qualities like observation, memory, right thinking, wise speech and action, self control, regularity, adventure, leadership. We can do mental exercises. By practising we can develop many qualities. It is everyone's duty to review and plan the daily activities. Everyone should maintain a diary and review own progress. We should learn right thinking and to have a peaceful mind. We should recite our prayers and understand the spiritual duties, the true purpose of our life.

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