5.3. The Right to Development Physical development is taken care of by the food, clothes and the medical care provided. In India and in many other developing countries, we have to take note of the malnourished status of the children. Next, the caregiver is responsible for the mental development of the child. The child who had lived one day at a time without thinking of his/her future has to be involved in planning the course of his/ her life. The human being is not merely a moving system, but a moving system that has become intellectually conscious. This means that consciousness is the starting point and the end is somehow built into the process of growth. Human beings in other words, cannot grow without asking themselves, where do I find myself, and where am I going Don Bosco is clearly conscious of this need, and constantly invites the youngster to take stock of his present situation in order to move towards the end. God has a plan for life that finally leads to that salvation. Don Bosco did not want the youngster to return to prison or begging. He wanted a livelihood for the youngster. The young person has to be prepared to plan his future.
