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Children’s Day Talk with Captain Dr Dinisha Bhardwaj Singh, GIIS, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Each child is special. Their uniqueness lies, as much as in their skills and talents, as in their questions, imaginations and sense of wonder. Some children may be good in sports, some in arts, some in science or some in business. Some are orators, others dreamers, some loud and expressive, some shy and conservative. But each child has something special to offer to this world. So, we strongly believe that ‘Every Child is Special’.

The UN celebrates World Children’s Day on 20 November while in India, Children’s Day is celebrated on 14 November. This date is the birth anniversary of India’s First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru who believed that children are the real strength and foundation of a nation. We at Curious Times too believe that the holistic development of children is the first step in building a better world and we strive every day to do just that. We are also in constant engagement with the education community – students, teachers and educators. It is our cherished goal to make a meaningful contribution to the community by working and interacting with leaders in the field.

And so, this Children’s Day, Curious Times is delighted to bring you a special message from an Educationist and School Leader, Captain Dr Dinisha Bhardwaj Singh. She is the Principal of GIIS Kuala Lumpur.

In your inspiring journey as an educator what different types of experiences have you had with children that make you believe every child is special? Indeed every child is special. I have seen students who were bold enough to walk up to me and say that I want to do something great in life. And on the other hand, there were children who lost hope in life, or who lost trust in their surroundings, or got distracted. But as an educator, I had trust in all of them. I am happy to say that they not only brought themselves back on the right path but they have also established themselves in life. Every child is not only special but a teacher to everyone in their own way.

At times it happens that children end up teaching something valuable to adults. Please share any such experience that you have had. As a school head, we come across many such incidents which in one or the other, become valuable experiences in our lives. One of the most important things for us to learn is to stop expecting a child to be like someone else. Let them spread their wings to conquer the skies of success. We need to be there for them just so that they have a feeling of security which can be mental or physical but also not to make them dependent.

What steps should be taken collectively by Schools, Parents, Teachers and the Government to ensure that the special talent and uniqueness in every child is encouraged rather than measuring each child on the same traditional metric? I feel that the traditional metric holds its own importance as ultimately they all have to come back to the same world. But steps that should be taken to address all levels of children need not have different parameters but they need to be handled differently. If we use the social quotient (SQ) to analyze them, we can understand their needs and circumstances and we can nurture them accordingly using the emotional quotient. That way, they will hold the same social standing as is desired to establish themselves in society. This, in turn, will help them to create their own niche in the world to be like none other but THEMSELVES.

On the occasion of Children’s Day, share your message with your and your children on the Curious Times platform. Trust your dreams and shout them aloud.

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