14/10/2026
Have you ever stopped to think about how a child feels after spending a long time creating something, only for an adult to look at it and say, "This is not good"?
Children put their effort, imagination, and sometimes their whole hearts into the things they create. What looks simple or imperfect to us may mean something very special to them.
Recently, as our children were preparing messages of encouragement for our four national examination candidates, one boy caught my attention again. This boy often surprises me with the way he thinks.
He took his time and approached the task differently. When I asked him about his work, he explained that it was not yet finished because he wanted to create something for the candidates, but time was running out.
I found myself thinking about the importance of giving children room to think, try, and express their ideas.
Of course, children need guidance and correction. But correction should not destroy their confidence, and guidance should not make them afraid to try something new.
Sometimes, instead of immediately saying, "This is wrong," we can ask, "Tell me about what you are making. What were you thinking?"
That simple question can open a door into a child's world.
As we continue our Children of the Light journey, we want our children to grow in confidence, creativity, responsibility, and kindness. That growth requires us, as adults, to be patient enough to listen and wise enough to encourage.
A child may forget some of our instructions, but the way we make them feel about their abilities can stay with them for a long time.
Let us be adults who help children find the courage to try again. ❤️
