Don Bosco is one of the greatest educationists the world has ever seen. A man of vision, who was far ahead of his times. He evolved a system of education known as the ‘preventive system’. The principles of reason, fear of God and loving kindness that form the basic elements of this system are very important for the formation of the young.
Reason: The educator in educating the young to life, must not lose the sight of rationality. It is with the help of reason, that the student develops a good and integrated personality. In everything that educator does, the student must see the proper reason.
Religion: Whatever religion the students may belong, there is in each of them, a consciousness that directs life. It constantly pricks the student to choose good and avoid bad. In simple words, ‘I am the captain of myself’ and so education must help the student to follow his / her conscience.
Loving Kindness: Don Bosco was inspired by the axiom of St Francis de Sales: “A spoonful of honey attracts more flies than a barrelful of vinegar”. It is the constant outpouring of love from the side of educator that enables the child to bring the best out of him/her. It also envisages a loving and caring presence of the educator