Children are the most affected by social issues and are often disregarded in the family and community discussion. Children’s opinion and participation in the creation of alternative solutions to social issues are very crucial. Their practical and creative thinking provide perspective fostering innovative ideas. Often the children express themselves through art or physical activities as an alternative tool to ease the situation.
During the art activity a conversation with children of Camp 7 Elementary School in the context of safe space and violence it draws a line between contemporary social belief and awareness of what violence looks like quoting “I know what pain and fear is… but no one listens to me because I am just a child.” “When I become bigger only then, I will be taken seriously and my father and mother will listen to me.” The child narrative and other children who participated in the drawing contest redefine the level of awareness in social issues. The children’s moral insight and emotional behaviors towards safe space and violence is a clear manifestation of social impact.
Yes, children may be playful but being playful doesn’t mean that children are not affected nor do not understand the situation they were in. The drawing contest fosters a significant role in understanding the young minds on how they look at the society they live in. Besides academics, the school plays a vital role in shaping the young minds, building leadership and strengthening children’s character.
