Children's Day is observed worldwide to honor young people who bring towards a better world for everyone. A significant occasion that raises awareness of the rights and well-being of our young citizens is National Children's Month. This yearly celebration seeks to advance children's rights, bring close attention to problems affecting them, and emphasize the importance of providing a nurturing environment for their growth and development. It acts as a reminder to society that providing children with the best possible education, healthcare, and protection is essential to ensuring their well-being and ability to make meaningful contributions to society in the future.
According to Dr. Jose Rizal, "ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan", highlights the significance of youth and children as a light of hope for our country's future. Here's another quotation from the late prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known for his unwavering devotion and love for children. In his view, children represent not only the epitome of innocence and purity but also the nation's future and its future citizens. So, they should be raised with tender and love. They are the ones who strengthen the nation's social foundation.
It is common knowledge that the most significant thing in this world is one's health, and each child's health is important. This National Children's Month encourages us to consider the current healthcare systems and advocating for comprehensive and accessible medical services. A child is considered healthy if they are physically, mentally, and emotionally well in addition to not being sick. By making healthcare a top priority, we are investing in a generation that will be resilient and full of energy to conquer challenges in life.
In order to ensure that future generations are nourished to the fullest extent possible, National Children's Month makes us to talk about malnutrition, undertake nutrition events, and allow families to prepare healthy meals for their children. Additionally, having shelter is a must in order for kids to develop, learn, and play without the fear of insecurity, they require a secure and caring environment.
National Children’s Month is focused on eliminating barriers to basic rights in order to encourage systemic change. By improving health, nutrition, and shelter, we can create a society in which each child is welcomed and given the necessities for respect and hope. It is important that we never forget that children represent the world's most valuable resource and its greatest hope for the future.
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Lessandra, L. (2022, February 9). National Children’s Month: How your community affects children’s rights. Lessandra. https://lessandra.com.ph/blog/2021/11/18/community-childrens-rights
DepEd gears up for Nat’l Children’s Month celebration this November. Manila Bulletin.https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/6/dep-ed-gears-up-for-nat-l-children-s-month-celebration-this-november
PRECIOUS JEWEL DAY CARE CENTER KIDS. Province of Abra. https://abra.gov.ph/tag/national-childrens-month/
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