Once a child moves on the four limbs, he or she is likely to advance to move steadily forward towards walking unassisted. This progress is a symbol of confluence of child's efforts and neurological competence. It is fascinating to watch this progression as falls and hurts do not stop the momentum. In fact most children take this as a challenge to achieve the goal of walking!
Children are an example for us because they overcome their difficulties to achieve what hey set out to do. Theirs is a journey of hope and belief.
As adults we give up or retreat too soon.
I met with a friend recently who was struggling to get the students stay attentive in the class. When I met the students of that batch, they told me that they do not come to class to hear what is already in the text book. They come to be inspired or enthused.
Teachers get discouraged when students are less enterprising or responsive. I am prone to discouragements when students are indifferent.
Seeing this child make several efforts to move inspite of collapsing on the floor, brought much encouragement to me about the value of making efforts and not giving up!
In a child's lectionary, 'give up' does not exist.
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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