Srinagar, May 29 -- It's not something we talk about much, but most people feel it. Something has shifted in the way we live together in Kashmir.

The warmth in relationships, the sense of right and wrong, the basic manners that once made us who we are-they feel like they're slipping.

Morality isn't some grand theory. It's the simple stuff. Telling the truth. Helping without being asked. Respecting others. These values guided how elders raised children and how neighbours treated each other. Today, many of us are worried they're fading fast. What changed?

One reason is parenting. Families are more stressed than ever. Parents are juggling jobs, finances, and social pressures. In the rush, they often have less time to listen to their child...