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There Are No Other People’s Children

7 essays written for parents, by parents, published on: september 29, 2017.

October is a special month here at ParentMap. Every year, we publish what we call the Every Child issue in tandem with one of our biggest events: the Every Child Resource Fair at the University of Washington. Both the issue and the free resource fair celebrate and support families with children of all abilities.

This year, we decided to get the story straight from them.

What follows is a collection of personal essays written by parents. Some have children with autism . Others with dyslexia and Down syndrome . One mom has ADHD , diagnosed at age 34. All of them are dedicated to unconditionally loving and supporting their children.

By reading these essays, we hope you see some of yourself. What struggles are they facing that you can relate to? Which joys have they known that you too understand? These stories remind us that when it comes to parenting, there are no other people’s children. We’re all in this together.

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Every Child Belongs: Welcoming a Child with a Disability

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Adapted from   The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom , by Pamela Brillante. Copyright © 2017 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

You may be wondering, How do I support children with disabilities or developmental delays when I don’t have any training to do that? All children learn best in a developmentally appropriate program that offers them the supports they need to participate successfully alongside their classmates. Many children with disabilities benefit from simple accommodations and modifications, while other children may need more specialized, individualized supports provided by special education professionals. These professionals will work with you, the children, and their families to help the children learn and thrive.

To be an effective teacher, remember that regardless of individual needs, children are first and foremost children—and best practices for young children are best practices for  all  young children. Here are some ideas to help you set the stage for a great year for everyone.

Try basic modifications

• Painting and drawing : Some children have a hard time painting or drawing on a tabletop because it involves using very small muscles in the hands and wrists, which may not be developed yet. Try also setting up easels, which allow children to stand and use bigger arm movements that originate from the shoulders, which often is easier.
• Books : Make board books available, and add jumbo paper clips to regular book pages to make them easier for children to turn. These modifications help children with motor delays but are also fun for everyone.

See the child as a child first

Each child is unique, and every child can learn. Look beyond a child’s disability or label, and get to know her as a person. Observe children to discover what interests each one and to get ideas about what might motivate her. Talking and playing with children provides important opportunities for building trusting relationships. Set learning goals, choose strategies, and assess children’s progress. And just as you do for all children, have high—but realistic—expectations for children with disabilities or developmental delays.

Reexamine your beliefs and knowledge

To be an excellent educator for all the children in your classroom, stay in touch with your inner teacher. Review both your understanding of child development and your toolkit of practices. Honestly examine your beliefs about children and families. Then think deeply about your responsibility to make learning—and the physical environment—engaging, developmentally appropriate, and accessible for all children.

Tap into the expertise of special education professionals

If a child has an identified disability or developmental delay, he receives services specified in his Individualized Education Program (IEP). The child’s teacher should either be given a copy of the IEP or opportunities to review it. Don’t hesitate to ask the special education teacher, early intervention coordinator, or administrator to explain anything that is confusing. They can help you adapt and modify your curriculum, physical space, materials, and educational expectations so the child can participate as fully as possible in classroom routines and activities. These professionals can also support you in identifying the child’s strengths and interests, helping you find relevant ways to connect your teaching to each child.

Speech, physical, and occupational therapists who work directly with a child can also brainstorm adaptations and modifications with you. For example, for a child who has difficulty with balance and large motor control, a physical therapist could provide a special chair for the classroom and work with you to find other comfortable seating options that let the child be part of the group.

Make simple changes

Design the classroom space, routines, and activities so they are adaptable and can be used by the children in a variety of ways. This proactive approach supports children’s strengths and can be modified to address children’s needs. Plan activities that require more than one child’s participation to accomplish a task. Instead of an adult always working with a child with a disability, pair the child with a peer buddy. Provide dress-up items with multiple ways to fasten them. Find ways to absorb background noise to avoid distracting children.

Strategies to try

While there are many strategies to support children with disabilities, here are a few.

• Environment : Arrange the classroom furnishings so all children—including children with visual or physical disabilities—can move and maneuver around the room and learning centers by themselves. Make sure materials are within reach. Watch for classroom clutter and unstable flooring (throw rugs that move easily) that make the classroom space inaccessible for some children.
• Routines : The best routines have a predictable beginning, middle, and end. Use visual supports, such as pictures or props, to teach children routines, help them stay engaged, and aid them in transitioning between different activities.
• Peers : Peers who do not have disabilities can model positive prosocial and communication skills and demonstrate everyday routines that young children with disabilities can imitate. Classmates can also help children develop social relationships and increase their motivation to be part of classroom activities.
• Noise : Managing noise in the classroom plays an important role in both learning and behavior. Loud classrooms affect a child’s ability to understand increasingly complex language. Carpets and other sound-absorbing materials, like wall hangings, heavy drapes, felt, and chairs with tennis balls on the bottom of metal legs, all help reduce classroom noise.
• Materials : Modifying materials in the classroom can have a big impact on independence. Add pencil grips to crayons and markers to make them easier for children with motor difficulties to hold. Gluing small knobs to puzzle pieces make them easier to pick up.Create opportunities for refugee parents to share their traditions.

Determine where individual children need more support

What do you expect children to do and learn during typical routines and activities? Consider this, then think about the supports you can provide to help a child with a disability be more independent and successful. Break down activities into smaller, more manageable tasks for her, and teach the tasks one by one. To help the child transition to a new activity, give her a picture or symbol of the area to show where to go next. If a child uses a nonverbal mode of communication (picture symbols, sign language), teach all of the children to use it.

Finally, trust your knowledge and instincts

Whatever the needs of the children in your classroom, learn to trust your instincts and rely on your professional expertise and judgment. Be willing to seek help from others who have valuable experience and knowledge to share with you. These are important things you can do not just for children with disabilities but for every child in your classroom!

COMMONLY USED SPECIAL EDUCATION TERMS

When there is a child with a disability or developmental delay in your class, you’re likely to hear a dizzying variety of terms from special education professionals. Here are a few helpful definitions.

Assistive   technology   (AT) : any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities. Assistive technology helps with speaking, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other functions. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies (wheelchairs, walkers, braces, educational software, pencil holders, communication boards).

Developmental delay : a significant lag in a child’s achievement of developmental milestones in one or more areas of development (cognitive, language, motor, social–emotional)

Disability : a physical or mental condition—such as hearing loss, cerebral palsy, autism, or Down syndrome—that affects the way the body works or develops and that significantly limits a person’s abilities in one or more major life activities, including walking, standing, seeing, hearing, speaking, and learning [Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (Public Law 101-336)]

Inclusion : the practice of educating children with disabilities in the same classroom as their same-age peers who do not have disabilities. Inclusion is part of the philosophy that people are more alike than different, that differences make classrooms and experiences richer, and that everyone—children with and without disabilities, families, educators, and communities—benefits when children are educated together.

Individualized Education Program (IEP) : a written plan for a child between the ages of 3 and 21 that outlines the child’s learning goals and the services to be provided to meet his educational needs

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 (Public Law 108-446) : the law that governs how states and agencies provide early intervention and special education services to children and young adults

Interdisciplinary (or multidisciplinary) team : a team of professionals who evaluate a child to determine whether a delay or disability exists and whether she qualifies for services

Least restrictive environment (LRE) : the educational setting that allows a child—to the maximum extent possible—to be educated with his same-age peers who do not have disabilities

Referral : a formal request that is often made by families, physicians, or teachers to begin the special education evaluation process

Sensory processing issues : difficulty handling and responding to sensory input

Note: While you may occasionally hear the older term mainstreaming used to mean inclusion, the two are not interchangeable. Mainstreaming describes a child with a disability participating in a program with her peers for just part of the day or for specific activities where she can participate without the teacher making any changes to the activity. Inclusion is the philosophy that children can engage in activities with their peers even if those activities need to be adapted or modified in some way for children to be successful.

Author’s note:  Different terms, such as  challenged ,  differently abled , and s pecial needs , are used to refer to individuals with disabilities. While these terms appear to be inoffensive and seem to emphasize positive qualities, they are euphemisms and are not frequently used in the disability advocacy community (Syracuse University Disability Cultural Center).  The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom  (the book the information in this article is adapted from) uses “child with a disability,” and we do also.

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Pamela Brillante,  EdD, is professor in the Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling and Disability Studies, at William Paterson University. She has worked as an early childhood special educator, administrator, and New Jersey state specialist in early childhood special education. She is the author of the NAEYC book The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom. Dr. Brillante continues to work with schools to develop high-quality inclusive early childhood programs. 

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11 Things I Learned About Having a Child With Special Needs

By: amanda davis, guest writer.

Having a child with special needs is a life-changing experience in more ways than one. My daughter, Kaylee, was born with Down syndrome, underwent heart surgery, dealt with various complications and spent 5½ months in the NICU before coming home. Today, she is in kindergarten — succeeding, thriving and bringing joy to everyone she meets. I’d like to share some of the lessons I learned about having a child with special needs.

1. You Are Not Alone

When Kaylee came along, my first thought was how am I going to do this? I quickly discovered that I had unknowingly joined a club of the most supportive people I had ever met. Parents who have kids with special needs are quick to reach out and help others. There are many parent support groups to join and organizations that share information. You will also develop a team of nurses, doctors and therapists who will guide you along the way as your child develops.

For those who are just starting, you are not alone. Your sphere of influence is about to grow, and you are going to build many new, wonderful relationships with people you never knew existed.

2. It’s OK to Ask for Help

Before Kaylee, I tried to do everything by myself. Now I know the value of asking for help. I learned it takes strength and wisdom to recognize your limitations and to reach out for help. Allowing others to help gives them an opportunity to be a blessing to someone else and allows your relationship with them to strengthen as well.

3. There is No Need to Compare

It’s so easy to get sucked into the comparison game. However, when you play this game, no one wins. The most important thing you can do to help your child succeed is to recognize the unique individual they are and rest in the knowledge that they will get there at their own pace.

4. Celebrate Every Single Milestone

I can’t stress this enough. I learned to celebrate everything. We celebrated when Kaylee could wear clothes in the NICU, move to a crib, breathe on her own, etc. And we never stopped celebrating each milestone — big or small — because there is so much value in recognizing that progress, no matter how small, is still progress. It is in the step-by-step process that we grow. Small steps lead to big achievements over time.

5. Empathy Is a Superpower

I’m certain I didn’t fully understand the difference between sympathy and empathy until Kaylee was born. There are those who are quick to say, “I’m sorry,” and then go about their lives. Then, there are those who are willing to sit in the dark places with you. The ones who are willing to listen to your true emotions without choosing judgment or offering advice. These experiences taught me how to treat people and the value of reaching out to those in need. I have learned that sometimes in life there are no adequate words, but your presence and listening ear is invaluable.

6. Look for the Blessings in Life

I learned to recognize and acknowledge the many blessings that surrounded me daily — whether it was the expert care a nurse was providing for our baby, a successful surgery, a skilled therapist who helped Kaylee achieve a long-awaited milestone or even a kind note found in my mailbox. This experience taught me how to be a blessing to others. It’s motivated me to reach out to others and help them find the blessings in their own lives.

7. It’s Not As Scary As It Seems

Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing. If I could do this experience over again, I would quickly tell my scared self that it’s going to be OK. You will have support. The medical field is full of options. Your baby will grow and succeed. You will meet some of the most amazing people. You will never be the same, but in the best way possible.

8. The Storms Make the Sun Shine Brighter

If there was never any rain, the plants wouldn’t grow. Just as if we didn’t have trials, our character wouldn’t grow. It is through the storms that I have learned to appreciate everything. Having a child with special needs has made the colors around me brighter and my world bigger. It has changed my perspective on everything. I now know what is truly important in life, and I live each day focused on those things.

9. Presume Positive Intentions and Educate Others

People will make comments when you have a child with special needs. Sometimes those comments will unexpectedly hit a nerve and cause hurt feelings. I have found that instead of getting upset, it is best to presume that the person is trying to be nice or lacks experience when it comes to kids with special needs. I have learned to take the time to explain Kaylee’s diagnosis. If people don’t know better, they can’t have the opportunity to do better.

10. Slow Down and Enjoy Life

I used to live a pretty fast-paced life. I had my lists, and I checked them off. I made my plans, and I got things done. Then, Kaylee came into my world at a significantly different pace. She immediately taught me to slow down. I learned that the day can still be enjoyed, even if my list is not complete. In fact, in the big scheme of life, my list really wasn’t that important after all. I learned that living in the here and now is most important.

11. Give Yourself Grace

Mistakes will be made. Kaylee came home with a feeding tube, and I had a crash course in nursing. Honestly, I made every rookie mistake I could make, and Kaylee survived. I learned to give myself grace as I navigated these uncharted waters.

When I look back at myself as the terrified mother who just found out her child would have Down syndrome and need heart surgery to live, and then look now at the person I am today, I wouldn’t trade a minute of it for anything. Not only has my child with special needs changed my life for the better, but she has improved the lives of every person who has come into contact with her. Kaylee leaves a positive impression on the heart of every person she meets. For those who are blessed to be a part of Team Kaylee , she has broadened their perspective and enriched their lives. Children with special needs make the world a better place.

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Range of Emotions of a Parent with a child who has special needs

Parents with children who have special needs are often subject to a range of emotions that are different from their counterparts who have children that do not need special care and attention. It is often the case that this type of parent feels a profound sense of helplessness, grief, or even a loss of hope due to how they perceive the future of their children.

Two Emotional States and How a Teacher would help a parent with them

In this case, the two emotional states that will be focused on is the loss of hope parents experience as well as their feeling of helplessness when it comes to dealing with their child’s disability. One of how a teacher could assist a parent going through a profound loss of hope would be to help them understand that they can prepare their children in such a way that they can live almost normal lives when they grow up. By doing so, teachers would give some hope to parents that their child is not a lost cause and that they could become productive adults.

Aside from this, teachers can help to address the feeling of helplessness experienced by parents by telling them that numerous support groups exist both within the school and outside of it to help guide them in how to care for their special needs child. These groups would enable the parent to understand what methods need to be implemented to help their child lead a healthy and productive life in the future.

Three Roles that a Parent with a Child who has a disability Might Undertake

While it is true that schools do advocate for parents to teach their children at home whenever possible, a parent who has a child with a disability may take such a role even further by utilizing an assortment of teaching modules at home to help prepare their child in knowing how to live a normal life.

In many cases a parent does take care of most of the needs of their child; however, children with disabilities require considerably more specialized care and attention. It is due to this that parents who have children that have special needs are often relegated to the role of a caregiver resulting in them having to bathe, feed and even change the clothes of their special needs child.

It is often the case that children with disabilities cannot make the same type of friendships that other children are capable of making. It is due to this that parents often become one of the few friends that children with disabilities have.

Stressors that the Mother of Reese Might be Experiencing

Financial stressors.

With the recent divorce, the mother of Reese is most likely experiencing a considerable amount of financial issues since she cannot rely on the income of her husband anymore.

Parenting Stressors

It is important to note that in most households, parenting responsibilities are often shared between the mother and the father. However, in this case, most of the responsibility has been placed on the mother of Reese, and, as such, this can lead to a considerable amount of stress.

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• Try to help Reese find friends within the school so that she will not feel lonely.

Responsibility of the Teacher

It is the responsibility of the teacher to not say anything since anything said in private is meant to be kept in between those involved. By relaying what was said to her, the teacher would in effect violate the trust placed on her.

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My Son Has Special Needs, So What Kind of Mom Does That Make Me?

Mom life in today's society is straight-up difficult. I spent a ton of wasted hours trying to fit the mold of the type of mom I thought I should be. And I say "wasted hours" because I learned that no matter how much time we spend trying to be the perfect parent, we ultimately end up becoming the one we're destined to be . I don't care if you've raised 20 children or are perfectly content with one — none of us will ever have it all figured out. And I don't think any mom fits a generic mold that can be easily cloned. I don't think there's only one "type" of mom , especially when it comes to special needs moms.

I've experienced the highs of being the go-to mom for tips and advice. I've experienced the lows of being the mom behind the epic fail heard whispered across the playground. But whether I was on top of my mom game or the hot mess hoping to avoid adulting, one thing has always stayed the same: I don't care what others think about the way I parent my child. As a special-needs mom , I learned that every parent does things their own way, and their way works for them and their kids. Special needs parents can't fit the characteristics of one specific parenting style. The complexity of my son's medical condition, the ever-evolving challenges he faces, the loads of bits of information I have to know — I have to remember — make special needs parenting a style all its own.

I'm an ordinary mom who looks past her child's disabilities and empowers him to dream big. I'm a mom who believes that mountains are made to be moved because I've seen my son do it with my own two eyes.

I know there are many out there who are quick to assume and easy to judge me as a mom . I can't say I blame them. I'm not part of any mom group. I'm not big on staying to help with school programs and activities. I don't stand around the school parking lot chatting. Instead, I'm preparing for medical tests, scheduling follow-up appointments, and making sure nothing interferes with weekly occupational and speech therapy sessions. There's also raising awareness, gathering funds, and encouraging continued research for conditions I was completely blind to before my son was the one diagnosed with them. I'm the special needs mom — the one all the other moms think is anti-social until they get to know me.

Some might call me a helicopter mom , because there are many times when I hover over my son, ready to swoop in at any moment. I'm that mom because I've seen him go through so many painful procedures. I've watched my child face so many frustrating challenges. I've witnessed him overcome so many hard battles. I've seen him face struggles no little boy should be forced to face. So, yes, part of me wants to be there to catch him whenever he falls. Literally. The helicopter mom in me wants to do everything I possibly can to make my child's life easy, because his life is anything but easy. I hover to keep him safe. I hover so I can have the peace of mind that he'll be OK.

Others might just call me a protective mom. There's a side of me that also understands how important it is to let my little boy wander outside the pack so he can learn his own lessons in life. I try to give him the freedom he needs to be his own person. I marvel at his wild passion to explore, meet new people, and learn new things. I appreciate his strong will and celebrate his "I can do it on my own" mentality. I let my son fall so he knows he can pick himself up. I give him enough space for him to learn that failure is unavoidable, and enough encouragement to know he can rise to success, even through his biggest challenges. I encourage him to grow while gently reminding him that I'll always be there to protect him when he needs it most. My son knows I will jump in and fight for him when he can't fight for himself. But he also knows it's OK to try to fight for himself first.

So, who am I? What kind of mother am I? I don't really think I carry strong helicopter mom traits. Sure, there are difficult days in our medical journey. Sometimes I've got my guard up, anticipating a medical emergency that hasn't even happened. But most of the time I'm really just desperately trying to soak up every moment I have with my child . Most days, I'm that mom. And I became that mom four years ago when I handed my 5-month-old baby over to a doctor to undergo emergency brain surgery. I was the mom who had no idea if my child would ever be safely returned to my arms. When I laid eyes on him in that recovery room, I became the mom who learned to appreciate and cherish every single moment with the people I love. So, when I'm hovering over my son, it's probably because I'm soaking up every ounce of the boy he is today before he grows into the man he's meant to be.

Special needs parenting is a balancing act I'm continually trying to master. While I understand that there's little room for error when it comes to my son's health and safety, I also try and give him the independence he needs to thrive. So, what kind of mom does this make me? Am I the mom I set out to be from the beginning? Yes and no. I'm an ordinary mom who looks past her child's disabilities and empowers him to dream big . I'm a mom who believes that mountains are made to be moved because I've seen my son do it with my own two eyes. I'm a mom who will always be there to make sure her son never gives up. And I'm a mom who is always trying to do the best she can.

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Cultural Views on Children with Special Needs

There are many views regarding children with disabilities and how to care for these children.  Parents who have to care for children with disabilities have to face many issues and problems in doing so.  Culturally throughout history, there has always been a stigma of having a child with a disability or special needs.  Many parents have found it difficult to care for a child with a disability or special needs due to cultural views of individuals with a disability.  But, over the years, society’s views on children with special needs have changed greatly due to advancements in medicine and increase in services that assist families with special needs children.

Prior to the 1980s, children with special needs were viewed by society as a plague and needed to put away.  Many parents who had children with special needs or disabilities would place their children in mental facilities or “crazy homes”.  In these mental facilities, the children were mistreated, abused by the caretakers, and were forgotten about.  Oftentimes, the families would place the special needs children in the care of a family member who would ensure that the child would not be seen in public.  Many parents felt it was best if they would place the child in a mental institution or in the care of a long distance relative, instead of, caring for their special needs child.  Also, the parents did not want anyone to know that they had a child that had a disability or was a special needs child.  But, around the 1980s, many laws were passed that ensured that individuals with special needs or disabilities would be treated in a humane and loving way.

After the 1980s, federal, state, and local governments passed laws and regulations that made it a crime to mistreat children with special needs.  Also, the cultural views of society began to change regarding children with special needs.  Society began to realize that children with special needs had something special to offer to society.  Individuals with special needs began to be seen as human beings and could function well like anyone else without a disability.  Cultural views began to change greatly because people began to realize that everyone has some form of handicap they are born with like having to wear glasses, unable to read, etc.  The cultural views have changed over the years concerning children with disabilities and society has been more acceptable of individuals with disabilities and special needs.

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English Essay on “Children with Special Needs” English Essay-Paragraph-Speech for Class 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 CBSE Students and competitive Examination.

Children with Special Needs

Has anyone of you ever known a child like lshaan in Taare Zameen Par ? There are many children with special needs amongst us. The boy you shoved at the playground because he was a little too slow or the girl who had trouble memorizing her tables could be one of them. Most of us have at some time or the other made fun of somebody because we thought we were better than them.

Wouldn’t life be so dull if each one of us could study, sing and dance to perfection? When God created us he used different colours, heights and sizes to make each one of us special and one of a kind. In the same way he gifted each one of us individually with a special talent. Most of us can find that talent and learn to hone it.

Children with special needs, however, are like walnuts. Their talent lies right there, inside the shell, waiting to be explored. You can either take a look at the outer shell, and think of it as too hard and dry to be broken, or you can take a little time and effort to open it and revel in the fruit that lies within. In the same way, you can either turn your back on a child with special needs by making fun of him or ignoring him or you can be his friend and help him overcome his shortcoming.

A little patience and some encouragement is all that is needed to bring about the necessary change in a child with special needs. Once they realize your plan is not to make fun of them but to have fun with them they will open their hearts to you and help you realize the true meaning of the saying – A friend in need is a friend indeed!

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My Reflection Paper about Labeling Children with Special Needs

Becoming a future Special Education teacher is a great task, for it involves a compassionate heart and the love in what you are doing. Being a part of those special children's life and progress is a great privilege and honor. I had my own experience in teaching preschool and high school students in our school. I was so happy knowing that those students that I'm handling are learning and having a perfect score in their subjects. How much more if those children with special needs that having a progress and little by little you see they are learning. I know this course and being a SPED teacher is not easy, but if you have the heart and you know the purpose of what you're doing, you will never stop. We believe that labeling children with special needs is a big help or benefit for us teachers. Having those kinds of labeling will not just enable to identify those children with disabilities easier, but also to discover new things while studying those different kinds of disabilities. However, we know that it has negative and positive views and sides. Labeling becomes negative if the people will recognize those children with special needs as a disability itself, instead of knowing the things they can do. It's like you are insisting the fish to fly same as the bird even though his true talent is to swim. As a SPED teacher my goal is the normalization of the child. Follows the revealing and knowing the strength and unique abilities/talents of every child.

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Childhood Essay for Students and Children

500+ words essay on childhood.

Childhood is the most fun and memorable time in anyone’s life. It’s the first stage of life which we enjoy in whatever way we like. Besides, this is the time that shapes up the future. The parents love and care for their children and the children to the same too. Moreover, it’s the golden period of life in which we can teach children everything.

Memories of Childhood

The memories of childhood ultimately become the life long memory which always brings a smile on our faces. Only the grownups know the real value of childhood because the children do not understand these things.

Moreover, Children’s have no worries, no stress, and they are free from the filth of worldly life. Also, when an individual collects memories of his/her childhood they give a delighted feeling.

Besides, bad memories haunt the person his entire life. Apart from this, as we grow we feel more attachment to our childhood and we want to get back those days but we can’t. That’s why many people say ‘time is neither a friend nor a foe’. Because the time which is gone can’t come back and neither do our childhood. It is a time which many poets and writer praises in their creations.

Importance of Childhood

For children, it has no importance but if you ask an adult it is very important. Moreover, it a time when the moral and social character of the children develop. In this stage of life, we can easily remodel the mindset of someone.

Also, it is very important to understand that the mindset of children can be easily altered in this time. So, we have to keep a close eye on our children.

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What Should You Do in Childhood?

In childhood, one should need to enjoy his/her life without any worry. It is a time in which one should have to take care of his diet, his health, and immunity. Besides, the children should be taught to be neat and clean, to eat, read, sleep, play, and to do exercise regularly and these things should be in the habits of the child.

Moreover, we should try to influence children to start productive habits such as reading, writing that should help them in later life. But the books they read and what they write should be carefully checked by the parents.

Care for Everyone

Children are like buds, they care for everyone equally without any discrimination. Also, they are of helpful nature and help everyone around them.

Moreover, they teach everyone the lesson of humanity that they have forgotten in this hectic lifestyle of this world. Besides, these children are the future of the country and if they do not grow properly then in future how can they help in the growth of the nation .

In conclusion, we can say that childhood is the time that makes our adulthood special. Also, children’s are like pottery vessels whom you can shape in any way you like. Besides, this their innocence and helpful nature gives everyone the message of humanity.

Most importantly, they learn by either making mistakes or seeing their elders.

FAQs about Childhood

Q.1 Why childhood is the best period of life? A.1 It is the best time of life because the memories that we make in our childhood always brings a smile on our face. Also, it is the time when the character of the child is shaped. Besides, it also is the best time to understand life and gain knowledge.

Q.2 What is the most important characteristics of a child? A.2 According to me, the most important characteristics of a child is his innocence and helpful nature.

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