Cuba is experiencing a very difficult socioeconomic scenario with a marked decline in the quality of life and a loss of civic values. Amid this complex panorama, we can ask ourselves: How do we foster a sense of responsibility? How do we assume the educational role of instilling duties and ensuring that actions are linked to social commitment? How do we prevent adverse situations from leading to inappropriate public demonstrations that cross legal boundaries or disrespect?
Social responsibility, that commitment of citizens to their community and collective well-being, faces multiple challenges. In these times, achieving harmonious coexistence and the civic awareness and cooperation. So necessary for adapting to our harsh reality is no easy feat.
Being responsible implies, under any circumstances, fulfilling our obligations and accepting the consequences of our actions. And this way of acting is a process that is cultivated from childhood. In this sense, education plays a fundamental role in the formation of civic values. However, currently, significant shortcomings are evident in both the family and school environments.
It is well known that in many households, the scarcity of economic resources forces parents to prioritize survival. Leaving little time to instill ethical and social values in their children. While understandable, this approach leads to new generations growing up with a distorted view of social responsibility, seeing competition and individualism as survival strategies.
And of course, instilling responsibility involves the value of example. Because we should not demand performances we ourselves have not demonstrated.
In recent years, actions that deviate from good civic behavior have emerged in Cuba with a growing trend and various manifestations. Acts such as corruption and taking advantage of adverse situations are becoming increasingly common, undermining trust among citizens.
The growing individualism and disinterest in the common good are worrying symptoms. This is evidenced by everyday attitudes, such as a lack of civic responsibility in public spaces and indifference to social problems. As a “every man for himself” culture prevails, the sense of belonging is lost and the social fabric weakens.
In Cuba today, the family plays a vital role in shaping a strong social ethic. If we don’t teach our children, adolescents, and young adults to confront the problems around us without always blaming someone else. They will grow up to be selfish adults. Incapable of responding to certain life situations and unable to contribute solutions for the collective good.
Many young people today are growing up with a distorted view of life. Disregarding the social impact of failing to fulfill their responsibilities. In many cases, we fail to get them to embrace their duties out of conviction.
The individual and collective irresponsibility present in every sphere of society today is a consequence of the erosion of civic values and the unfavorable economic outlook in Cuba today. So the shortcomings in education both in schools and at home, and also passive and tolerant attitudes.
Undoubtedly, family dialogue must be open to the reality that affects us in all its facets. Without losing sight of the concept of social responsibility. We need to transform our environment, yes, but also cultivate qualities that will lead to rebuilding trust and social bonds.
Collective awareness of the importance of social responsibility is fundamental to promoting positive change and aspiring to a Cuba where solidarity and cooperation continue to be pillars of coexistence.
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