Creating a Small World of Safety

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Creating a Small World of Safety

 

Every time we celebrate Children's Month, it is not only a celebration of their childhood but a reminder of all of our responsibility to take care of them. In the year 2024, the theme has more depth: “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protect Children, Creating a Safe Philippines.” This is a call to end the violence that surrounds the youth and give them a chance live safe and happy.

 

Despite initiatives to protect children, stories of abuse, poverty, and injustice persist. Many young people are victims of abuse in the home, school, and community. The places that should have been their refuge become a source of fear. This is where the important role of each of us—parents, teachers, leaders, and citizens—comes in to change the norm and heal the roots of violence.

 

A call for change is not enough without concrete action. We have to start with education. Teach children their rights, give them a voice, and increase society's knowledge about child protection laws. The government's responsibility should not end with passing laws; its implementation must also be ensured.

 


It is also important to emphasize the role of the community. Organizations and civic organizations should work together to launch programs that support children, such as counseling, livelihood programs for their parents, and awareness campaigns for everyone. In this way, every member of society becomes active in suppressing violence.

 


Let's also not forget the impact of technology on children's lives. While it brings knowledge and comfort, it also leads to violence, such as cyberbullying and online exploitation. Regulation of online platforms should be stricter to protect young people from the dangers of the digital world.

 



Children are the hope of the people, but how can they be hope if they are constantly surrounded by fear? Their dreams we must guide, not kill. Every small step we take for their safety is a big contribution to building a safe Philippines.

 



The responsibility to protect children is not only the duty of a few but of the entire nation. This is a promise we must keep—not just this month, but every day. If we push for change together, the day may come when no Filipino child has to live in fear.

 

In the end, every child is a little world full of potential and hope. We are the creators of that world—a world that is safe, happy, and full of love. Let's join them on the path to a brighter tomorrow.



SOURCES:

https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/pinoys-fight-off-unhappiness-climbs-17-spots-in-world-happiness-report/pinoy-kids/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/i-was-born-to-travel--210332245069190079/

https://web.facebook.com/SavetheChildrenPH/posts/happy-childrens-day-thanks-to-everyone-who-joined-us-for-the-opening-day-of-bata/1503333069805233/?_rdc=1&_rdr#

https://www.compassion.com/about/where/philippines-facts.htm

https://x.com/bamaquino/status/794810657241579520

https://newsbeastph.com/2022/11/deped-celebrates-national-childrens-month/

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