Children are young and playful at heart. They deserve to be carefree. Kids are entitled to fun activities like flying kites, playing tag, blowing bubbles, watching cartoons, playing video games and so much more. However, in this imperfect world, there are some kids who are forced to grow up fast. Instead of toys, they carry sacks heavier than them. Some children are forced to work to help bring food to the table. At the end of the day, their energy is drained. They use whatever extra time they have to rest and sleep rather than play outside. Youthful years fade without them being aware of it.
As parents, we should nurture, love and protect our children. We should motivate them to learn and dream. It’s so hard to believe that some parents turn promising dreams into nightmares. Some parents rule with iron fists. Why subject a child to a painful blow for a wrong deed? How can a child appreciate the beauty of life when every waking day is ruled by fear and pain?
Child abuse is a reality that some children face in their homes. They are robbed of their innocence and deprived of happiness. Physical scars fade in time but the emotional scars lie embedded deep in the heart.
Don't let your child be another victim.
Remember that every child is a blessing. Embrace your child and let him feel special and loved. Encourage and support your child to become a better individual. Nurture, guide and protect him as he grows.
This post is created for The Blog & Twitter Carnival: Child Abuse Prevention.
i feel you RachelY. seems like this has been getting worse as days pass.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. The formative years are very important as they dictate who the child can become when they get older.
ReplyDeletewhat a great post! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing rachel. kakalungkot isipin pero talagang maraming ganyan.
ReplyDeletehi rach, been a long time :-D but this topic should always be a wake up call. minsan kasi people tend to close their eyes. have you also heard about the lover boys? these are gangs of good looking boys who bring teens to prostitution by letting the girls fall in love with them. grabe ang stories about that.
ReplyDeleteSad that abuse is the reality of a lot of children. There are abusive parents or relatives, and in school there are teachers or classmates who are bullies.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true, Rachel. It is beyond sad what some children go through. They should all be allowed to just be children, and dream big. Good reminder! I will hug mine extra tight as soon as we wakes up in the morning.
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