Friday, June 24, 2022

A Child is a Gem

Children are the most precious gifts we have in this world. A child's mind is in of itself an extraordinary thing filled with ideas and limitless imagination that we, as adults, fail to realize a child's potential to do great things. Often dismissing children as inferior to adults, we tend to shy away from all opportunities that might associate our children with the great opportunities that await them.

A child is a gem. The way they adapt to their surroundings is at a rate no adult could easily do. If you cultivate a home filled with love, support, and nurturing, your children will hold the same values wherever they go. If you develop a home with hatred and anger, then they, too, shall be filled with anger and resentment.

Did you know that compared to adults, children are the faster learners? Their curiosity peaks through their hyperactivity and constant nagging. They seek adventure wherever they may find them, regardless if they're only pretending. They often see a world beyond reality that brings their souls to life, keeps them happy, and keeps this world alive and kicking. 

The fresh ideas we get and the innovations we see every day are results of experiences and ideas brought upon a person's inner creativity that was cultivated through their childhood. Children are our hope for tomorrow, and it's never too late to give our children what they deserve most in this world- nurturing.

A child is a gem and so Walt Disney said, "Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination. But just as a muscle grows flabby with disuse, so the bright imagination of a child pales in later years if he ceases to exercise it." Nurture our children with love and care so they, too, will nurture our world.

by Ryke Leigh Douglas