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Margaret G says: How do we empower children at an early age to have the confidence in their own abilities and to aim high, irrespective of their backgrounds? Posted at 7:05pm on Tuesday 5th August 2008  |
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ian h says: lets be realistic children are not all the same enviroment opportunity education moral upbringing and the example set by parents teachers and other roll models will have a far reaching effect on children will influence them and mould their character for the rest of their lives Posted at 1:40 pm on Saturday 16th August 2008 |
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Margaret G says: I agree, children are all different. There are children from diverse backgrounds who can and do well, in whatever area they choose to follow. We need to find a way to focus on positive role models to ensure that all children have the ability to succeed. Posted at 6:39 pm on Saturday 16th August 2008 |
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Test U says: All children are vulnerable and Impressionable therefore we should be using all our resources in harvesting and nourishing their talents and personalities. The current school system focuses too much on "empowering children" instead of providing a free, loving and caring enviroment that premotes said "empowerement" within children themselves. "Empowering Children" sounds like some sort of energy drink like Lucazade. things are not as black and white as we often try to make them. Children need more than a pen and pencil to grow, they need friendship, love and acknowlegement- Most of which the current school system avoids. The way forward for PREMOTING EMPOWEREMENT in children, is by providing a hub of safety which occasionally ask "how are you doing? Your doing good!" attitude. Posted at 2:26 pm on Monday 22nd September 2008 |
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Margaret G says: Hello again Test U. I like your comment about the energy drink! That's exactly what 'empowering children' means to me - giving children the power and strength to have confidence in their own abilities. Lots of children are very unsure of themselves and yet have fantastic capabilities. I believe it stems from support. Some children have no support (including love, friendship and acknowledgement) whilst others have lots. We need to find a way for every child to get that support. I don't know if school is the right place though. I see school as a nurturing, educational environment. You spoke of a free, loving and caring environment. How would you envisage this working? What would it look like? Posted at 6:07 pm on Monday 24th November 2008 |
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Lia C says: I think its a lot to do with exposing them to opportunities at an early age. A lot of children don't get the full range of experiences whether it be music, computing, sport, travel etc. Only so much of it can come from schooling, it begins with educating parents and giving parents the insight into what is available and how they and their children can participate. Costs inhibit a lot of parents but so does time (if both parents are working they will not have much disposable time over weekends). If more events were advertised (in schools, nurseries and local stores such as Tescos, Morrisons and Asda) and costs were minimised I think a lot could be done. This approach could be applied to toddlers as well as teenagers. Posted at 11:03 am on Wednesday 10th December 2008 |
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