The spirit of patriotism is important for understanding the true value of Independence. Patriotism in an inevitable quality that every individual should have for his country and it is important for the prosperity of the country. It is very unfortunate that most of the kids are unaware of the importance of patriotism. A proud day in our nation's history has slowly ceased to be a day to be celebrated, rejoiced and cherished. Instead it has ended up being just another holiday. The kids are definitely taught at school about India's Independence struggle and the victory our freedom fighters finally claimed over the British Empire but that doesn't absolve us of our responsibility of instilling patriotic values and making them understand the significance of our hard earned freedom. As parents it is important for us to teach our kids to love their Nation. The essence of patriotism is totally absent. A child's mind is like a blank sheet of paper. It is a challenge for the parents to refine and mould it through value added interactions, discussions that instill love for the nation and its people and encourage small but tender actions that make a difference.