UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION
According to the Holy Bible Mark chapter -10:14
When Jesus Christ saw his disciples preventing the children from coming to him, he was angry and he said to them...
“Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION HISTORY
Children's Day 2018: On this day, schools and colleges host cultural programs, functions and events. Many times, teachers also participate in these functions in order to show their love and affection for children.
Children’s Day 2018: On November 14 every year, Children’s Day is celebrated all across India. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, who, due to his love for children was fondly known as Chacha Nehru.
CHACHA NEHRU
Nehru was a very strong advocate of the importance of education when it came to children. He was involved in establishing All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the Indian Institutes of Technology, the Indian Institutes of Management and the National Institutes of Technology.
In India, November 14 started being celebrated as Children’s Day only after Nehru’s demise in 1964. Prior to this, much like other countries, Children’s Day was celebrated on November 20, that is the Universal Children’s Day as declared by the United Nations.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHILDREN'S DAY
The day emphasises on the importance of giving love, Attention and Affection to children.
“The children of today will make the India of tomorrow. The way we bring them up will determine the future of the country,” said Nehru.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following outline provides eight essential responsibilities that parents must adhere to in order to foster their child's physical or emotional well-being:
1. Provide an environment that is SAFE.
A. Keep your child free from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
B. Keep unsafe objects locked up or out of reach of your child.
C. Get to know your child's caregivers (get references or background checks).
D. Correct any potential dangers around the house.
E. Take Safety Precautions: Use smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, lock doors at night,
always wear seatbelts, etc.
2. Provide your child with BASIC NEEDS.
A. Water
B. Plenty of nutritious foods
C. Shelter
D. A warm bed with sheets, blankets, and a pillow
E. Medical care as needed/Medicine when ill
F. Clothing that is appropriate for the weather conditions
G. Space (a place where he or she can go to be alone)
3. Provide your child with SELF-ESTEEM NEEDS.
A. Accept your child's uniqueness and respect his or her individuality.
B. Encourage (don't push) your child to participate in a club, activity, or sport.
C. Notice and acknowledge your child's achievements and pro-social behavior.
D. Encourage proper hygiene (to look good is to feel good, or so they say!).
E. Set expectations for your child that are realistic and age-appropriate.
F. Use your child's misbehavior as a time to teach, not to criticize or ridicule.
4. Teach your child MORALS and VALUES.
A. Honesty
B. Respect
C. Responsibility
D. Compassion
E. Patience
F. Forgiveness
G. Generosity
5. Develop MUTUAL RESPECT with your child.
A. Use respectful language
B. Respect his or her feelings
C. Respect his or her opinions
D. Respect his or her privacy
E. Respect his or her individuality
6. Provide DISCIPLINE which is effective and appropriate.
A. Structured
B. Consistent
C. Predictable
D. Fair
7. Involve yourself in your child's EDUCATION.
A. Communicate regularly with your child's teacher(s)
B. Make sure that your child is completing his or her homework each night.
C. Assist your child with his or her homework, but don't DO the homework.
D. Talk to your child each day about school (what is being studied, any interesting events,...etc.).
E. Recognize and acknowledge your child's academic achievements.
8. Get to KNOW YOUR CHILD.
A. Spend quality time together.
B. Be approachable to your child.
C. Ask questions.
D. Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
Now that we've looked at the responsibilities parents HAVE, let's look at what responsibilities parents do NOT have. The following is a list of responsibilities that no parent should be expected to meet.
1. Supplying your child with the most expensive designer clothes or shoes available.
2. Picking up after your child/Cleaning your child's room.
3. Dropping everything you're doing to give your child a ride somewhere.
4. Providing your child with a cell phone, television, computer, or game system.
5. Bailing your child out of trouble every time he or she does something wrong.
6. Maintaining an unlimited supply of treats, chips, sodas, or junk foods for your child's unlimited consumption.
7. Replacing toys or other items that your child has lost or misplaced.
8. Welcoming any or all of your child's friends into your home for social or other activities.
TEACHERS ROLE
Beyond that, teachers serve many other roles in the classroom. Teachers set the tone of their classrooms, build a warm environment, mentor and nurture students, become role models, and listen and look for signs of trouble. The most common role a teacher plays in the classroom is to teach knowledge to children.
A teacher is the force that drives the educational system. They are the ones who interact with students and have to deal with the parents.
A teacher often has many roles to play. A teacher leader role is one that needs to be embraced if he or she wants to function effectively in the classroom.
5 roles that a teacher must Fill
1. Resource
One of the top roles a teacher must fill is that of a resource specialists. There will be many people who will come to the teacher seeking information. Even if the person is only seeking a source of information, the teacher is the one who must know how to find what the student is looking for.
Once the teacher has given the information to the student or coworker, he or she will often have to instruct the student on how to use the information.
2. Support
Students are the ones who need support when learning a new skill or piece of information. A teacher must act as the support person when the student needs this help. Support can come in many forms such as a coach, leader and even a counselor. In professional circles, a teacher may even have to support other teachers leading a particular subject matter.
3. Mentor
One of the biggest roles a teacher may have is that of a mentor. Students look up to teachers and may pattern their own behavior and work ethic to match the instructor. An older teacher can even be a mentor to a younger teacher who is just starting out in the profession.
4. Helping hand
A leader in a school is a person who takes on extra tasks such as leading the PTA meetings and even helping set up a gym for a big event. Teachers who are active in the school will often have more jobs than just the one they were hired to perform. Often, the goals of the teacher will match the direction that the school is taking.
5. Learner
One last important role a teacher must fill is that of a learner. Anyone who has been involved in a profession long enough knows that there is always something new to learn. A learner is a person who is always growing in life and will never claim that they know it all. A teacher will be challenged everyday with a new task that will help them grow into a better person.
A teacher is a person who will have to fill many roles. They are people with educational leadership skills and they must continue to grow and develop as professionals. Anyone seeking to be a teacher should take advantage of any chance they get to grow as a person and as a teacher.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Ephesians 6:1-3
CHILDREN
6 Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Respect your father and mother” is the first commandment that has a promise added: 3 “so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land.”
PARENTS
4 Parents, do not treat your children in such a way as to make them angry. Instead, raise them with Christian discipline and instructions.
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