Children’s Day is observed in the Indian sub continent each year on the 14th of November. Children’s Day is a day for children, dedicated to their enjoyment, their merriment, their happiness, to their education and to making sure that no child is deprived of their moral and educational rights.
Popularly known as Bal Diwas amongst the masses, the name Children’s Day takes everyone back to their childhood. Children’s Day is not just a day of celebration, this day is a reminder to all kids, to all children and their parents that children should be nurtured and be given love and blessings in abundance. It is a reminder that all children should be given opportunities to grow, learn, play, dram and enjoy their life to the fullest.
Know the reason to celebrate Children’s Day on 14th November
Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and it is on his birth anniversary that Children’s Day is celebrated in the vibrant country of India. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru was called Chacha Nehru amongst the kids as he had deep love and extra affection towards kids and children. He always believed that children are the future and the future needs to be nurtured with love.
“The children of today will make the India of tomorrow. The way we bring them up will determine the future of the country.” : these were the word of Late Chacha Nehru. These words of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru for sure echo in the atmosphere of the nation reminding everyone that these children if taken care of today will for sure transform the future into a glorious one.
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru left for heavenly abode in the year 1964, and since then his birth anniversary has been commemorated as Children’s Day. This day is not just a tribute to Pandit Nehru but also a day to honour the future of the nation which is: Children.
Importance of Children’s Day
Children’s Day is just not a day of celebration and merriment but acknowledging and appreciating the future of the nation which are children. This day is about realizing and acknowledging the fact that if we want a better and brighter future, all of us in unison need to cherish and nourish the ones who are the future, we need to take care of the them, nourish them and make them feel safe.
Children’s Day is not just celebrated by children but parents and guardians join them in celebrating this day. This day reminds everyone the following amongst other things:
- A flourishing atmosphere where love, sharing and emotions exist.
- Equal opportunities where education and medical care are concerned.
- The right to chase their dreams and paths.
- A safe and protected environment where there is no fear of any kind of harassment.
The lives of children have become very busy due to the burden of exceeding and succeeding. Today’s technology driven lives of children do not even give them time to enjoy the best time of their lives which is their childhood. This day is a reminder that childhood is a time to be free and carefree and lets us all remember the fact and enable our children to at least enjoy this day beyond any responsibilities.
Children’s Day Celebrations: What all is done to mark this day
Children on this day enjoy themselves to the fullest and make this day a fun filled one. Parents, teachers and guardians try their most to make this day a special one for any and every child around them. Some of the ways to celebrate this day are:
- Cultural Programs and Competitions like fancy dress competitions, drawing and painting competitions, debate competitions and dance competitions etc. are held on this day to make this day a special one for the children.
- Various fun and game activities like quiz competitions, picnics, adventure sport camps etc. are held on this day so that the children spend their day carefree.
- At many schools’ chocolates, sweets and gifts etc are distributed own this day. Many schools also conduct special movie camps and screenings and camping trips on this day.
- Many educational institutions organize functions to honour and pay tribute to the Late Pandit Nehru. He is remembered by giving speeches about his ideologies, his values, his contributions and some even wear the famous Nehru Jacket or Nehru Coat with a pocket rose just like Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
- Many conduct donation camps to help and sponsor the underprivileged kids with books, clothes, food, school accessories in order to give them a better and improved life.
How to make Children’s Day special at home
Even though schools and other educational institutions celebrate this day, Parents and guardians can also make this day a special day in the comfort of their own homes. Some ideas to celebrate Children’s Day at home are:
- Spend this day with your kids as a no screen day. Make sure that not only the kids spend this day as a no screen day but also the parents should also make this day a no screen day. Parents should spend time with their kids, talk to them, make them feel safe and loved on this day.
- Make it an interactive day, listen to your kids their dreams, their ambitions, their fears, try to know about everything. Do not make them feel belittled, try and encourage them to pursue their dreams and also make them feel that you are always there for them
- Cook together and eat together. Make sure to eat at least one meal together not just on Children’s Day but every day.
- Gift your kids something which will enhance their creativity and mental power. Gift them something which will keep them busy and also enhance their creativity.
- Teach them the importance of both sharing, caring, empathy, sympathy and compassion.
Teach them that there are many less privileged children around them and that their little help will make their life a little better which will make your children really happy and proud.
Modern Relevance of Children’s Day
Kids and children today face many struggles in the areas of education, career, competition, bullying and societal pressure. It is the parent’s duty to make the child feel stress free, less anxious, confident and loved.
Remind the children that they need feel burdened and pressured all the time. Make them feel that you are there for them and they can relieve their stress by talking to you. Make them understand that parents are always there to support the children and will stand alongside them come what may.
Conclusion
Children’s Day is a celebration of not just a day but it is a day to celebrate your children. It is a celebration of the childlike innocence, of radiance of selfless love. A child is the Father of the Man and thus it is very important to safeguard the children so that the future of this world is safe.
Let all parents make sure that your child gets a happy and safe place to live, love and thrive. Let us all make sure that on this 14th November every child celebrates herself and himself.
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