Question

How do education and health contribute to a child's growth?

Answer 1

(i) A child's overall growth largely depends on his education and health. He, with the investment made in his education and health, will be able to get a high return in the future in the form of higher earnings and greater contributions to society.

(ii) Educated parents realise the importance of education and therefore they invest heavily in their child's education. They are also conscious of proper nutrition and hygiene.

(iii) They accordingly look after their children's needs for education at school and good health. The education that children get adds to the quality of labour which enhances their total productivity.