“Ubi societas, ibi jus,” a Latin saying. which means… “Where there is society There is law there.” Dr. Khunying Kanlaya Sophonpanich said that “law” is one of the main institutions in society. that has the duty of facilitating social life to proceed happily…it is a “rule” that members of that society… “Mean” means to agree with each other. How to live together, why? What rules govern it? deter and punish Serves in social supervision or control Settle disputes…conflicts in society and is a mechanism for maintaining fairness…a principle of morality as well. When it is discussed that one of the big problems of world society and Thai society today is… The emergence of younger and younger criminals Breaking more and more laws… Legal measures: In the case of a child under 15 years of age committing a criminal offense. What should it be like? Dr. Khunying Kalaya sees that on the other side, the root of the problem is aggression, violence, and lack of thoughtfulness. Does not know right and wrong, is cruel, has no human skills. and lack of empathy for fellow humans It is affected by His “upbringing” and environment in which he grew up target the root cause. “Young criminals” or in modern parlance the term is used. “Young criminals” to find ways to mold, nurture, love, give principles to think so that they are human. Prevent violent incidents. The objective is to express opinions and concerns for youth who are raised with technology in the 21st century or the digital age, to stimulate society and parents. Don’t be a victim of technology. That may have a severe impact on the future of our children, causing them to become “robot criminals” to make society aware and alert. To take lessons from the unfortunate incident of a 14 year old child shooting a woman to death in Paragon Department Store (October 3, 2023) and others, in order to make parents Ready to give heart, love, warmth, kindness and time. Give it to your child as much as possible. As much as possible, finally…so that every family can work together to create children who have human hearts, not robots. that may become “Criminal robots” in the end, the origin of “humans without human hearts”, an important factor in children growing up like people “Lack of humanity” is loneliness, being obsessed with a lifeless babysitter because parents “don’t have time” since…the result of parents’ childhood. You must accept the fact that… “Money” is an important factor in living and creating a good future for one person and one family. But parents, don’t forget the “time” to spend with your children. Time to support and refine him so that he grows up like a person with a “human” heart is very important and… it is something. “You can’t buy it with money.” It’s not for sale anywhere. The key is Appropriate “age-appropriate development” and “impacts” that must be careful Especially technology that reaches children before their time has become a “silent danger” that is even more serious. “Not having”…while parents believe Technology will make your child smart, your child happy, your child up to date with the modern era, and be “like everyone else.” So parents focus on making a living. To buy or procure the most, best machines and technology possible, forgetting that “there is no technology in the world that can replace parents.” Next… the result of changes in the Thai family structure. Change from extended family to The “nuclear family” allows children to grow up to interact. with fewer human friends There were no grandparents, aunts and uncles to help raise them like relatives…not receiving love and warmth, not getting to know human friendship with people of many different generations, not learning the emotional and mental mechanisms that can love, understand, and sympathize. Bond with people of different generations…have respect for elders. Be kind to younger people and friendly to people of the same age. Children do not grow up with social skills… “Human emotions” that have been refined Three…Impacts from the Era: Dr. Khunying Kanlaya emphasizes that in the 21st century “Digital Age” humans, society, and the nation all have to face the impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that has caused the world to change. quickly in every dimension In a way that has never happened before…in just a few decades, the development of science, technology, and various innovations is unstoppable…without direction. As a result, human livelihoods are severely affected. unavoidable Both positive and negative It is an era that must face volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in this kind of situation. Parents and children are under a lot of stress from situations with high uncertainty. cannot be predicted Causing anxiety, fear, confusion, all of these factors take away from quality time for children and parents to gradually grow up together. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially, “the child grows up alone, lacking love, not knowing how to love, being obsessed with himself. Use yourself as the center of everything and lack empathy. which is the most important human skill.” In the midst of this isolation, children still grow up with technology that lacks soul. Whether it’s television, telephones, or games, general pediatricians are united in warning that “Don’t use screens to raise your children.” Children who grow up with screens more than with their hearts In terms of behavior, they are aggressive, mischievous, have short attention spans, have autistic behavior…stubborn, oppositional, and highly private. Consistent with the research of Phyathai Hospital Points out 6 silent dangers of modern parents who raise their children with technology: poor health, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, vision problems, language learning problems, writing problems, and lack of relationships. With people, “Lack of interaction…so you can’t socialize, you lack humanism, and you may lack a heart if your parents don’t give you a heart…This effect causes some children to become criminals. A cold-blooded murderer that doesn’t see people as people Not seeing the pain of others and feeling compassion They have become…robot criminals. There is nothing left. “Human-like heart” that will direct actions and determine what should be done There is no denying anything that should not be done up to this point…the upbringing and growth of every person is important. which results in making him a “human” with a human heart Even though society has laws as a framework for rules But one cannot ignore the upbringing that is the cause of the behavior. All involved parties must help campaign for knowledge. Let’s help create awareness that we should have a plan for assistance, development, and welfare from the government. In order for parents to have time to spend with their children, raise them, add…”the heart of humanity” to the “human robot” that is being raised so that it does not just grow physically. and create chaos that is dangerous to society. “Creating a society that is livable, safe, orderly and respects the rules. Therefore, it must be created together with another layer of regulatory law,” Dr. Khunying Kanlaya Sophonpanich concluded. Click to read more in the column “Scoop Page 1”.
