Understanding Youth Responsibilities at Home and Family

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Dear listeners, welcome to the youth programme. I want to make sure I divide everything so that we can make the most of our day. Not only in household chores but also in looking after my parents. We have even thought about this with our neighbours.

Ahmad, you have thought very well. If this is the case, we can spend time together, our tasks will proceed smoothly, and we can reach out to our neighbours and spend time with them. Yes, of course, dear, why not? With a lady like you by our side, it will definitely work.

Dear listeners and respected young people, we warmly welcome you to this part of the programme. Dear young ones, this time we have a very special topic to discuss with you. A topic that has a profound impact on the future of every young person. Our programme's topic is the responsibility of young people in the home and family.

Yes, dear listeners, our esteemed guest Faysal is also here with us as always. Faysal, hello and welcome. Yes, Narges, I also extend my greetings to you and to all those who are listening to us. Narges, as I usually say, you choose the best topics. This topic is one of the best: the responsibility of young people in the family. This subject is very important.

Today, we are going to discuss how many of our young people grow up in families, so to speak, without a sense of responsibility. They don’t understand what their responsibilities are. How should they take on responsibilities? How should they help their parents, their fathers and mothers? This topic is very helpful for young people, and we need to talk more about it.

Young people who take on responsibilities at home also make mistakes. A responsible person is raised, Narges. Yes, exactly, my dear partner. We understand that the home is our first school. Everything we learn at home, we transfer to society.

If a young person is responsible at home, they will also be a trustworthy individual in society. Responsibility inside the home is not just about doing chores; it is also a sign of mental maturity, respect, and understanding the value of family.

My dear colleague, can you tell us what the responsibility of young people means? And if a young person is responsible at home, what implications does that have? Yes, Narges, it's indeed a very important and sensitive topic. You made a great point when you mentioned that the home is the first school for a person. Indeed, the home is the first community, the first school. There, we learn language, we learn behaviour, we learn education and upbringing from our fathers, mothers, and the entire family. We learn family culture. Truly, the home is the first school.

Narges, an interesting point from our scientific perspective, what should we do? Let’s conduct a study. In social sciences and family economics, the family is recognised as a small community. An interesting scientific point is that according to systemic theories, when a member of the family, for example, a young person, is very young and takes on responsibilities, the psychological burden on parents is automatically lifted.

This directly impacts the family’s economy and also reduces the burden on parents, having a direct effect on the family’s economy and the responsibilities on parents. Research shows that in families where young people are responsible, parents have higher productivity at work and also lower absenteeism. It is generally said that in those families, young people are more responsible and take on more responsibilities within the family. From an anthropological perspective, taking on responsibilities at home strengthens young people’s practical skills that are not taught in any university or educational institution.

However, for survival in the real world, this is learned within the family. The practical skills of young people are elevated. The topic of the day is that many young people, due to their skills in technology, are responsible for digital education and protection, whether it's computers or household or writing tasks. Why? We see that the responsibility of young people at home is not just about moving or transferring or doing physical tasks, but also about protecting their parents from scammers or those who might be internet thieves.

We see what young people do; they manage the settings of smart home devices. For example, a father might have trouble seeing, or perhaps due to being unwell, he cannot read properly, but a young person can read it correctly and manage it, ensuring that payments are made properly.

Furthermore, for families that have internet access, we see that some bank accounts are linked online, family films and photos are stored on computers, and young people manage this more effectively because their knowledge in this area is much higher compared to those who lived fifty years ago, or our fathers, or those from previous generations. This is also a very important topic, Narges.

What does this mean for us? The responsibility at home has two critical benefits for young people, Narges. First, it is a practice in home management. It serves as a laboratory for learning about time management, budgeting, and crises – how to handle them. Those who cannot manage small responsibilities, like cleaning a room or organising their finances, will face serious challenges in managing a team or large companies. Narges, the first aspect is practising management; the home teaches us how to learn and practice.

The second aspect is creating emotional security. When a young person takes on responsibility, their sense of belonging is strengthened. They are no longer just a guest in the home; they become a part of the household. This sense fosters self-esteem and creates a stronger presence in society. This emotional security significantly elevates a young person’s standing. Dear young people, as Narges asked, what does the responsibility of young people mean? It truly means that young people should recognise they are part of the family, contributing to the peace, order, progress, and enhancement of the family.

Responsibility means helping at home, respecting parents, supporting siblings, and even caring for the emotional atmosphere of the family. We see that this is a very sensitive topic, Narges. You asked what the responsibility of young people is. I have shared with you some scientific insights, Narges. Thank you.

Yes, exactly, dear colleague. Dear listeners, we have discussed some excellent scientific points about the topic of our programme, which is the responsibility of young people. Now, let’s see what guidance God has provided us regarding our programme topic in the Holy Scriptures. In chapter six, verse one, it says, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."

Dear young people, this verse from the Scriptures tells us that respecting and obeying family is not just a cultural norm but also a divine principle. Yes, dear listeners, at this part of the programme, let’s listen to a beautiful song together. After hearing the song, we will welcome you back and continue the programme with more music.

You have heard my cries for help; you have reached me through your way. You saw my pain and breathed life into me; you warmed my heart and became the light of my day and night.

In the music of the night, I was in bed, crying out in love, my heart lamenting. You were the winter's treasure; my heart was bound to sorrows. My Lord, you answered my cry; you breathed new life into me, shaping me with your spirit, writing the words of love on my heart.

My Lord, you are my grace and mercy; your presence is my warmth, and your love and affectionate words have become the mirror of my day and night.

My Lord, you are my grace and mercy; your presence is my warmth, and your love and affectionate words have become the mirror of my day and night.