I gathered these reports on children focussing on different experiences of children following the recent devastating flood, when their homes and schools have suffered damages!
I think there is an effort to appreciate the special needs of children at this time, from the reporting I have followed in four English dailies.
The word, trauma, which is referred to here is again a frightening word! It speaks of pain, suffering, grief, and loss! Therefore it is not a casual experience for children! If the recent flood in testate of Kerala was exceptional in 100 years, it reminds us of the huge burden of stress the children are subjected to!
I watched children going to the school yesterday after the holiday season. They did not wear the uniform or carry the bag of books or did not wear their regular footwear! They have to get a new set as they were lost when their houses were flooded!
During this season of loss which children feel, the least we can do is to help them to share their loss ...talking about them brings a link with others and create an experience of being partners together to overcome this sense of loss!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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