WE’VE all learned about Newton’s Third Law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

This law works well in a social setting, where actions trigger reactions.

Positive actions create positive reactions.

Wicked actions spread wickedness through society.

Societies fostering positive, thriving individuals equipped to curb surrounding evil ensure lasting peace.

Things crumble when people choose the opposite course of action.

Power-hungry individuals, lacking a sense of justice and social harmony, create exploitation and societal chaos.

This planet is home to two kinds of societies.

What makes the difference is how societies train their people.

It’s a multi-stage process.

Family upbringing involves parents raising their children.

The family environment is the source of a child’s values.

An environment of growth, positivity and tolerance encourages children to behave similarly.

Nevertheless, a hostile environment breeding hatred, envy and injustice can instill these same traits in children as they grow into adults.

To a great extent, a good education can convert a conservative mindset into a progressive one.

However, substandard education restricts advancement and reproduces inherited traits.

When societies are built on democratic values—justice, fairness and decentralized power—their citizens thrive and enjoy secure lives and property.

These societies create institutions dedicated to public service that are independent and unbiased.

Peaceful coexistence leads to the normalization of social, political and economic growth.

This societal structure fosters growth and prosperity for all,........

© Pakistan Observer