June brings in the monsoons! We get much needed respite from the incessant heat, and everything around us begins to look so fresh and cool! And no matter how old we are, we all love to splash a bit in those muddy puddles! (Yes yes,
that's a Peppa Pig reference!).
While we get to enjoy these simple pleasures of life, there are some children who are deprived of this basic right. Together, we must join hands to ensure that they also get a fair chance to enjoy their childhood.
For most of us, our childhood,
Seems full of joys and colours,
Toys, fun and games,
Climbing trees and drawing,
Running, playing, being active,
Free, creative and precious.
But there are many, for whom,
Childhood is just a haze,
Like grey skies and black clouds,
Misery, helplessness, neglect loom large,
Poverty, lack of chances and choices,
Force soft children into hard labour.
We should not let this happen anymore,
We cant be quiet spectators anymore,
We have to review our laws,
And make everyone aware,
We have to protect those children,
Make sure they find direction and care.
Let's start at the grassroots,
And work our way up,
Whenever you see a "Chottu",
Take a moment and talk to him,
Call the child helpline or an NGO,
And give him a chance to become a child again.
