In the sunset of want, everything is illuminated by the aura of desire
At the age where everything excites us and we want everything!
To live the Disney style life,
to be the prince and princess of our life,
to live that extravagant life!
Each one of us has felt that!
This story of life is just one-sided, flip the coin and you will see, some kids have just a longing to have the necessary means.
One picture that life paints is of rainbows and unicorns, while the other is of bushes and thorns. We know the very best thing for a child is to be a part of a family where they can thrive with a sense of security, emotional, and physical alike. But do all kids have that? Alas! Not everyone gets that.
The belief in the presence of supernatural power, the deciding will of the universe, some kids just lack this sense of security.
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), India has 29.6 million orphaned and abandoned children, which roughly equates to 4 percent (or 20 million) of India's child population. Most of these children have been abandoned by their parents. According to UNICEF, almost 10,000 children become orphans every day in the world. According to internationally accepted figures, there are at least 140 million orphans in the world. Given the fact that there is much compelling evidence showing that there are millions of more orphans not included in official statistics, there is no doubt that this number is much higher.
Every child is unique, with different talents and dreams. But even amidst the uniqueness, there is a common ground to perceive. Researches have listed a few basic needs for kid which shockingly do not include the gadgets! While reading about the essentials, we got to introspect and realize how for granted a simple hug, a reassuring smile is taken. Having grown up with family around, siblings to share secrets or plan mischief, with parents to hug and comfort, with grandparents to hear stories and get spoiled rotten from. Sounds such a minuscule thing and we get a feeling, “Toh kya sabke family hoti hai!”, but “sabke nahi hote Lakshman, sabke nahi hote”
Through the long list of superficial matter, the list comes down to eight basic things,
Security: Kids must feel safe and sound, with their basic survival, needs to be met: shelter, food, clothing, medical care, and protection from harm. Just like ducklings’ kids are impressionable.
Stability: Stability comes from family and community. It’s important to disrupt the child's life as little as possible. Kids and families should be a part of larger units to give them a sense of belonging, tradition, and cultural continuity.
Consistency: Important values need to stay consistent, to learn right from wrong.
Emotional support: To have someone they can always look up to and learn, get encouragement, trust, respect, learn self-esteem, and, ultimately, independence.
Love: Saying and showing you love your kids can overcome almost any parenting "mistakes" you might make. Even when your kids have disobeyed, angered, frustrated, and rebelled against you, show them you love them and that you'll always love them.
Education: Making sure the kids get the best possible education for their future. This includes school, of course, but it also includes the invaluable life lessons you provide during the time you spend together.
Positive role models: Having that one person whom the child idolizes and tries to be like them, can drastically change the course of their life.
Structures: Rules, boundaries, and limits: Without them, kids are forced to be adults before they are ready.
With the number of orphans and abandoned children ever increasing due to various reasons, it's up to us to do our bit even because for some reason it is inevitable that it’s just a matter of taking the first step, let’s take a step like instead of partying at expensive places, let your celebrations be a celebration for them too!!
Reaching miles by Spreading Smiles
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