Kannada poet, novelist, and writer Kum Vee with artistes at the district-level Children’s Day celebrations in Ballari Thursday
He was speaking after inaugurating the district-level Children’s Day celebrations for 2026-27.
Ballari : Kannada poet, novelist, and writer Kum Vee (Kumbar Veerabhadrappa) said Thursday that the growing tendency among parents to push their children towards prestigious careers and to settle abroad was leaving many of them to spend their later years in old-age homes. Expressing concern over the growing number of old-age homes, Kum Vee said the modern education system placed excessive emphasis on money, leaving little room for human values and respect for elders. Criticising private schools’ educational practices, he said the semester system and excessive homework limited children’s opportunities to play and develop communication skills. He said mobile phones were also emerging as a major threat to their all-round development.
Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines He stressed the need to preserve rural traditions, folk arts and culture for future generations. He also described elderly parents donating their bodies to medical colleges as a commendable practice others should consider adopting.
Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news. He urged officials to move beyond routine meetings and administrative pressures and take concrete measures to safeguard the next generation’s health and welfare. Senior civil judge and District Legal Services Authority member-secretary Rajesh N Hosamane, district-level officers and children attended the event. Download the TOI App.