Managing the Children in
Lockdown
Children are
like flowing waters, blooming buds and tender like young saplings. They need
healthy atmosphere, natural conditions, loving care and emotional tending. In
the times of crisis like the lock down due to COVID-19 these young buds should
not wither or fade away. Just as young saplings and blooming buds need fresh
air and loving care, the growing children need favourable environment and
healthy atmosphere to groom, develop their inherent talent and master their
creativity. Their tender minds need emotional bonding, psychological strength
and a sense of security.
In such crisis
our children may be reeling under unknown fear, tension, irritation and doubts
and all these things may hinder their natural growth and all round development.
For the purpose
the parents need to be responsible and take extra charge when the children are
away from their schools, friends, relatives and other social bonds.
They should involve
the children in house hold works, play games with them and talk to them on
various topics as well as help them learn the value of family and other relations.
Also teach them what it means to be together, eat together and play together
and how to celebrate life together.
We should make
them water the plants in their homes simultaneously tell them the significance
of nature. They should be taught how to take care of nature around them and
value it.
They should be
taught to help their parents in their chores. Encourage them to help their
siblings in their studies and assignments. Push them take care of their elders
and grandparents which will in return make them inculcate good habits and
nurture certain values like respect for the elderly and concern for them. This
way they will learn life values and take advantage of their life long
experience.
Parents need to
talk to them in leisure time and discuss with them freely on various topics,
current issues and areas of their interest. This will eventually help them
recognise their indigenous talent and make their place in this competitive
world.
Mothers may ask
them to read holy books as well as they may read religious scriptures for them.
It would help them know their roots and explore the mysteries of life,
eventually they would get the answers to their ever puzzling questions.
Teachers play a
vital role in the unhindered and natural growth of the children. Along with
teaching them online, healthy discussions should also be held which would let
them speak their minds and express their emotions. Get them involved in
activities and creative ways without binding them in rules and conditions. Let
them be themselves. Sometimes, they may seem to be too silly, however their
expressions should not be suppressed.
They should feel
that their parents, teachers and loved ones are there with them all the time.
We all need to assure that they must not feel afraid and worried in such crisis
as long as their parents, teachers and friends are around.
