Care for Girl Child

The role of women is vital to all spheres and facets of life. Thus investment on a girl child is a smarter way to the overall development of a family.Education is one of the many vital fields where girl children remains a victim of disparity and is neglected as compared to the other sex.But it is proved worldwide that educating a girl child can boost the development, break the cycle of poverty that goes on for generations and lead to better and more productive lies around the world. It is ironic yet true that more of girl children in India and other developing or backward nations of the world remain uneducated or just manage to make it to primary level. A higher literacy rate amongst women has a profound economic impact also.Educating a girl child is vital to the growth and development as women with more skills and learning will contribute to healthier, happier and more productive lives of all in the family. A girl’s education makes future life more secure and better for all the family members.Studies have proved that if a girl child is educated by a year more, the individual wages can grow up by 20 percent and hence improving the financial status of the family.A girl who goes to school is likely to marry at a later age in life and hence childbirth is also postponed. Women who are educated are self -aware and can take better care of their health, sanitation and in turn give healthier lives to the children. This reduces infant mortality rate and lower maternal rates significantly.Educated mothers are more healthy, well-nourished and also empowered economically. They are a useful resource to the family and the nation. Education amongst girls helps makes societies and communities healthier by increased awareness of HIV/AIDS. Irrespective of whether they work or not, women have a influence on children’s lives.Educated girls are more capable of claiming their rights and fighting injustice meted to them. Educated women rise higher in life with their skills and stand