Under the early summer sunlight, the children's crispy laughter and sparkling eyes echoed everywhere, bringing joy and hope.
Uncle Ho's teaching: "Children are like buds on branches, know how to eat and sleep, know how to study and be good" reminds adults about the responsibility to protect and nurture them in a healthy environment. That is where all children, regardless of their circumstances, can study, play and develop comprehensively.
Each child carries a brilliant "universe", where the imagination turns rocks into treasure, clouds into fairy tales. That universe does not need borders or common language, just listening and respect to fly high.
June 1 is not only an occasion for giving gifts or organizing festivals, but also a time for adults to ask themselves: Have we really listened to children? Have you created a safe and equal space for all children - including disabled children, immigrants or minorities - to learn, play and dream?
Each of the children's " naively" questions opens a new world. Each simple game teaches children about cooperation, creativity and problem solving. When children are encouraged to accept differences, they learn to respect and share.
Childhood happiness comes from simple things: Refrigerative ice cream, bedtime stories, parents' hugs or the joy of playing with friends, no matter where he or she comes from or needs a wheelchair. An environment where young people are loved and are themselves is the foundation for peace and fairness.
Today's children are future global citizens. Every childish smile, no matter the land, is the seed of the future that warms humanity. International Children's Day reminds us to preserve those seeds together, so that the future is filled with hope and love.
