ROLE PLAYED BY WOMEN IN SHAPING ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY BEHAVIOR AMONG CHILDREN

Environmental issues are universal problems that continue to get attention of every well-meaning individual .In this research paper researcher is trying to underline the role of mother and their children in minimizing environmental issues. There is need for interdisciplinary venture including women and children, to face the challenge. Efforts must be needed on how we can manage our environment properly. Children spent more time with parents, especially with mothers, they can be sensitized in home related to environment issues. Mothers can sensitize the children through folktale narration session, environment based festival celebration which entails narration of folktales at home during relaxation and children are shown causes and effects of environment degradation. The children can be used as agents of change in various families and communities. Consequently the world becomes the better place to live in for humans, animals and plants habitation.