Mind Your Language......

Being with young kids most of my waking hours, I have seen kids how kids behave, how they react to certain situations and what makes them excited or what irritates them. As years pass I have seen a drastic change in the way they react to certain situations .Earlier they had reserved reactions to things around them. They were more patient and not very vocal nor physically charged all the time.

The scenario has changed and I am saddened to see how the little ones behave. The children have become very impatient and demanding. There has been a noticeable increase in the destructive and abusive tendencies in children. Language used by them has turned from bad to worse. They use cuss words and derogatory terms without any qualms. When I hear the language used I wonder if they actually even know the meaning of the terms they use. It is not just what they say but even how they say it. A majority of them have forgotten how to be polite and soft-spoken. Loud and uncouth language is the order of the day. What is worse is that little ones as young as those in the Fourth grade are using filthy language. In my previous school I was flabbergasted when a Second grade student complained that another student was showing him his middle finger!

Even in a reputed school like mine we have children using filthy language, misusing school property, bullying, hitting and abusing each other. There is a pent up anger visible in some children .There is lack of patience and an open distaste for authority of any kind.

The reasons for this may stem from the violence and language used in the films and television. Maybe abusive language is used at home or in the immediate environment of the child. The children, at this impressionable age are prone to be influenced by what they hear or see unaware of it's consequences.

As responsible parents and teachers the onus lies with us. We have to make a sincere effort to see that children do not use foul language and refrain from destructive behaviour. For that we should lead by example. Stop using derogatory language and inculcate the right values in the child. Once their values are in place it will be difficult for them to be influenced.

Charity begins at home. Starting today resolve never to use foul language come what may.

Talent Show !!!

PHEW!!!! (Sigh of immense relief )
YAY!!! ( Exhilaration at our success)

These two emotions sum it up.I am referring to the School Parents Day programme that took place in our campus last evening.What an evening it was!

The event was a huge success and there were appreciations galore for all the teachers and students alike from all the parents and grandparents who came to witness it.This was an opportunity for the little ones to showcase their inherent talents before their loved ones.The students ,as expected were too excited for words and just could not keep calm.Yet they showed great discipline and performed their acts to perfection.

The preparations for D-day began a month in advance.It included the audition of pupils for the different roles,selection of singers and dancers and the selection of props and costumes.All the practice had to go along with the academics so care was taken to see that none suffered.the children were thrilled to bits and each one got a chance to perform twice-once in the song and once in the dance or skit.

The Art and Craft teachers extended their support and gave form to our ideas.What would stage presentations be without the right props?To the last day the teachers were on tenterhooks wondering whether all would go smoothly without any hitches.At the grand rehearsal too there were many a flaws and it made us wonder about the final outcome but thankfully Aall Izz Well !

The parents were flabbergasted with the amount of talent in kids and applauded each act.They craned their necks to see their little wonders perform on stage.The performance was at Gopalvan,a much-talked about venue of Smt .Sulochanadevi Singhania School ,which is an open-air stage amidst trees and chirping of birds.The theme that STD 4 presented was Khushiyan or Happiness. Each child had made smileys for their parents and they wore these for the function, so it was smiles all around.Each item portrayed the significance of happiness in our lives in a novel manner.The icing on the cake was the appreciation showered on all the teachers and students by the Principal and senior heads.

The appreciation from parents and the large smiles on their faces made our day.Kudos to the kids on their wonderful performances and a pat on our backs for the success too.I am sure the children will cherish these golden moments for years to come and I am glad to be a part of their fond childhood memories.

It is these moments that make me proud that I chose teaching.There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your efforts bear fruit.

Once again I say it - I am proud to be a teacher!