The Contest “Happy Universal Children’s Day” 2021/Nigeria/27th May 2021|Entry @neche

Anyone that has any child or children close, has a lot to learn from them. Ranging from their absolute faith in person's above them to their happy and stress-free life. They don't bother themselves like the adults. I have learnt a lot of things from the children close to me.

Pure heart. They don't carry grudges for anyone not keep malice, they could fight this minute and still play the next minute.

Trying everything. They try every new sport or game they see despite having little or no knowledge of it. They don't consider what it might take, even if they could get hurt.

Friendly. They easily make friends and keep true to them. They do everything within their power to satisfy their friends. My kid brother will keep disturbing so we can get whatever we get him for his friend.

Active. Children are very energetic, you can clearly see it especially when they are doing something new or something they're interested in

Advice for parents/guardians

Firstly, I have learnt that every child is not the same. Some are quite smart while the others can be see as dull. Whichever one, you mustn't compare your child to any other child because it makes them feel less of themselves. Find out what works for your child and apply that.

Secondly, do not raise your voice at your child it launches an attack on their self esteem. Always try to praise them when they do well and caution them when they are wrong. Do not always resort to canes, the cane can be used when necessary. Treat them right.

Do not let your children know your hardships, challenges and failures until they're old enough to understand. Let them know how limitless they are and they'll break records.

Learn to trust your children, it helps them trust themselves and gives them high self-esteem.

Don't joke with their basic/foundational education. Get them a good school that would give them what they need. Whatever a child is supposed to have gotten but didn't get at that basic level is difficult to learn later on.

The last thing I'd like to say here is the children should be given a voice to help them be outspoken. This can be done by giving them opportunity to express themselves, there could be some sense lying in the nonsense you think they're saying.

What I think would be the best gift given to a kid that will make him/her feel loved.

However, there are some things that have proven to be acceptable by every kid which includes confectionaries (biscuits, sweets, chocolates, drinks, ice cream, etc), teddy bears and dolls for girls, football and toy guns or motorcars for boys.
Like the kids I have with me, the girl prefers books that she can read while the boy prefers drawing materials or toy cars.

The best gift for a child as I think would be anything that could help the child develop his/her potentials and enhance the skills. Like a child that can sing and is interested in music, his best gift would be either a piano or any of the musicals.
Or whatever the kid needs currently like clothes, school materials, shoes,etc.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Child is like a raw clay that needs to be molded into shape. Whatever you mold it into is your masterpiece. Children's day is a great day for children, let's all help them feel loved and encourage them. Let every child be given the privilege to celebrate for they're priceless jewels.