Children are
the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.
- John
F. Kennedy
The 14th of
November is celebrated as Children’s Day all over India. It happens to be the birthday
of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru , the first Indian Prime Minister. He was very fond
of children and children loved him too. As a sign of affection, children call
him Chacha Nehru (Uncle Nehru). The day emphasises the significance of showing love
and affection to children and protecting them.
Educational institutes mark the occasion by
conducting events and programmes that showcase the talents of students and emphasise
the importance of children for the bright future of India. As a gesture of
affection towards children, teachers take to the stage and perform for the students.
Children’s day reminds the adult world that children
are the future and a day to renew our commitment and duty towards the wellbeing
of the children. In the same breath, it must be added that the occasion calls
on the adults to be inspired by the qualities of children - to live peacefully,
forgivingly and truthfully.
The success
of the nation lies on the shoulders of the younger generation. Therefore it is
essential to inculcate integrity, loyalty, hard work, discipline and a great sense
of humanity in them. Children who have a strong foundation of knowledge, skills
and a positive outlook towards life are the key to a brighter, stronger and
united India.
On
this day, Alpha Porur School reiterates and stresses on the rights of children
and it is crucial that adults do their best to follow and protect it:
Children
have the right to:
- be looked after by parents and family
- have healthy food
- good education
- live with dignity
- be protected from all sorts of violence
- freedom of expression
- freedom of information
- learn and play
- all forms of development –emotional, mental and physical
“There
is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no
duty more important than ensuring that their safety and rights are respected,
that their welfare is respected, that their lives are free from fear and that
they grow in peace.
- Kofi Annan
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