Youth, the key factor to having a greater future
The month of November is National Children’s month wherein
the month-long celebration aims to give Filipino Children access to healthcare
and proper education. The late Dr. Jose Rizal once said that “the youth is the
future of the nation, investing in key children is key for the betterment of
the next generation. It is true that the youth is the hope for the future
because we know that they will be the ones who will rule the nation.
The celebration has an objective and that is to ensure that all
children are given proper healthcare, education, and protection. As a Filipino,
I know that the aims of celebration are not being achieved due to the fact that
there are still report cases of child abuse, improper nutrition of children,
child delinquency and high percentage of drop-outs in school. These percentage
leaves a one big question, The national children’s month have been celebrated
for more than 7 years, but what have we achieved so far?
For now we can start by fixing our system. In order for the
youth to feel safe we need to build a country where they feel loved, cared, and
protected.
The youth is the key to building a better future, however if we don’t
educate them nor protect them, I don’t think we can achieve such future. So
what we need to do is to close the gaps that stops them from achieving their
goal. Because a bright child shows a bright future.
References:
NATIONAL
CHILDREN’S MONTH -November 2022. (2022,
June 16). National Today. https://nationaltoday.com/
Administrator,
S. (n.d.). 29th National Children’s Month Celebration Amplifies “New
Normal na Walang Iwanan.” https://www.cwc.gov.
Photo Reference
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Children International. https://www.children.org/stories/2016/jan/happy-independence-days
United Nation International of Children’s Emergency
Fund. (ca. 2021). Research and reports Data, evidence and analysis on issues
affecting Filipino children. UNICEF. https://www.unicef.org/philippines/research-and-reports
Indeed, the youth are the key to building a better future. Receive my warmest felicitations for being able to express your stand in this time where we celebrate National Children's Month and advocate for a better future that is definitely deserved by every Filipino child. Kudos and keep up the good work, Denholm!
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