The First Classroom

While washing my motorcycle today, I noticed a simple yet powerful scene. A mother sat with her child, gently massaging him, bathing him, and softly teaching him basic alphabets. Nothing extraordinary—until the child began imitating her. Every action, every sound, mirrored with pure attention.

That moment revealed something fundamental about how societies are shaped.

A child's first classroom is not a school—it is their mother. From the very beginning, children absorb not just words, but behavior, values, tone, and intent. The biological and emotional bond between a mother and her child is irreplaceable, and it plays a defining role in shaping the future individual—and, by extension, the future society.

This is why providing the right education, rights, and opportunities to women is not merely about equality; it is about collective progress. The quality of learning a child receives from day one—through everyday actions and interactions—depends heavily on the environment and empowerment of the mother.

This does not diminish the importance of educating men or giving them opportunities. Both are equally essential. But acknowledging the foundational influence of women offers a crucial perspective: when women are empowered, educated, and supported, the impact echoes across generations.

If we truly want a better future, it must begin by strengthening those who shape it first.