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Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children’s Day

16/11/2015
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“The one thing all children have in common is their rights. Every child has the right to survive and thrive, to be educated, to be free from violence and abuse, to participate and to be heard.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Reflections: What Are We Feeding Our Children? - They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children’s Day – They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children's Day - They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children’s Day – They are the future

By resolution 836(IX) of 14 December 1954, the General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children’s Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children … The date 20 November, marks the day on which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989. It is also the day when the adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.UNO

What does Honoring All Children mean to you? Given the horrific acts of violence we have seen around the world, recently, it is apropos that we seize this opportunity to stand together to support this year’s theme for Universal Children’s Day which is to: Stop Violence Against Children.  Established by the United Nations (UN) in 1954, the focus of this special, designated day is to remind us all to promote the welfare of children everywhere and encourage understanding between children around the world. We live in an increasingly divisive world with factions created on all sides and hate-spewing taking front and center over compassion and common sense. We cannot place all the burden on the shoulders of our leaders because the work MUST begin in our homes and in our hearts. Children often imitate adult behavior and they remember old slights and prejudicial treatment. They observe the way we live and either model it or abhor it. They have a natural tendency to speak the truth unless they have been silenced by adults who prefer to hide behind lies. We can learn from the innocent spirit of children and protect that spirit by feeding and fueling it with messages of goodwill and humane action or we can feed our children inherited poison and rage and miss an opportunity for authentic growth.

A Story: We Are Our Children’s Examples
“The boat is coming to take me home because I have failed in my studies here at the monastery,” said the boy to his teacher. “What can I say to my family?”
“Say that you did your best and that is as much as anyone can do,” answered the teacher.
“But I wanted to be a famous monk and teach others.”
“You can.”
“How?” asked the sad boy.
“Live from your heart. I will show you. Do you see that boat making its way across the lake with the sun setting behind it?”
“Yes.”
“Do you see its wake spreading across the lake? See how the boat looks like the apex of a golden triangle as the wake fans out from its bow.”
“Sort of.”
“Squint,” said the teacher. “That boat is you as you leave the monastery. The lake is your life. The wake is the effect that you will have on the world. Each ripple triggers another ripple, which triggers another. By constantly striving to live as wise and loving of a life as you can, you can teach the path of love to everyone you meet simply by being yourself; a few of these people will pass on your good example to others. Thus the expanding golden wake of good works begets other good works. Most important, notice how each ripple catches the sun and bounces its light back to heaven…”
“Would you come home with me and explain all of this to my father?” asked the boy. Zen Stories via Read.Goodweb

“If we wish to create a lasting peace, we must begin with the children.” Mahatma Gandhi

Reflections: What Are We Feeding Our Children? - They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children’s Day – They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children's Day - They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children’s Day – They are the future

Ask courageous questions. Do not be satisfied with superficial answers. Be open to wonder and at the same time subject all claims to knowledge, without exception, to critical scrutiny. Be aware of human fallibility. Cherish your species and your planet. Carl Sagan
Business as usual is not enough to make the vision of the Convention a reality for all children. The world needs new ideas and approaches, and the Convention must become a guiding document for every human being in every nation. We still need attention in the following areas: Child Rights, Health, Child Survival, Sanitation, Child Rights, Education, Children with disabilities, Vaccination, Clean Water, Migration, Freedom to Participate, Underweight Issues, Poverty, Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), Mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Maternal death, Corporal punishment in schools, Early childhood education, Sports and play, Child labor, Immunization, Birth registration, Overall health and health services. UNICEF

How Motivated are You to ensure that all children are protected and valued? What verbal/non-verbal messages are we passing on to our children? Are we teaching our children to find healthier alternatives to violence? What are we saying and doing behind closed doors to fuel the hatred and stem the effort at peaceful global co-existence? How are we contributing, in a concrete way, to global peace? Regardless of what we believe about people who are not like “Us,” we are all part of a global community that can only be peacefully sustained by collective effort and action to uphold PEACE. If we continue to participate in a divide and conquer approach to global relationships, we will leave a fragmented, chaotic world to our children and a tenuous future for us all. Like so many others globally, my heart bleeds from being a witness, albeit from a distance, to the acts of violence and disregard for human life that we continue to see around the world. Children are caught in the middle of it all and the human toll and the pain and suffering continues to escalate. Carl Sagan’s message speaks to our minds and hearts and is a timely reminder to treat all with compassion and consideration.

The details for Motivation Mondays are below. Join in! The themes for October and November are:

10/05 – SMILE – World Smile Day
10/12 – DISCOVER – Columbus Day
10/19 – COMMUNITY – UN Day & Make A Difference Day
10/26 – FEAR – Halloween Day

11/02 – LEGACY/REMEMBRANCE – All Souls/All Saints Day (11/1)
11/09 – HONORING VETERANS – Veteran’s Day (11/11) &
11/16 –  HONORING ALL/OUR CHILDREN – Universal Children’s Day/World Children’s Day (11/20) & Great American Smokeout Day (11/19)
11/23 – GIVING THANKS – Thanksgiving Day! (11/26)
11/30 – REVISIT KINDNESS – World Kindness Day (11/13)

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“We are a continuum. Just as we reach back to our ancestors for our fundamental values, so we, as guardians of that legacy, must reach ahead to our children and their children. And we do so with a sense of sacredness in that reaching.” Paul Tsongas

Reflections: What Are We Feeding Our Children? - They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children’s Day – They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children's Day - They are the future

Motivation Mondays: Honoring Universal Children’s Day – They are the future

According to UNICEF, every year millions of children around the world become victims of untold violence. Children in every country, every culture and at every social level face various forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence. The abuse takes place at home, in school, in institutions, at work, in the community, in armed conflict and natural disasters. Much violence against children, such as corporal punishment and sexual abuse, remains legal and socially approved in many countries. The violence children face takes many forms, such as exploitation and abuse, trafficking, physical and humiliating punishment, harmful traditional practices (including early marriage and genital mutilation/cutting) and recruitment into armed forces and groups. via Savethechildren.org

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, we must keep in mind that many areas of childhood life are fraught with risks and violence. We need to come together as parents, siblings, lawmakers and leaders and serve as advocates for all our children. The events that led to the loss of life in Paris, Beirut, Ankara, Darfur, Haiti, Iraq, Nigeria and many, many nations around the world have had an impact on us and on children in those nations. The perpetrators were once children too and we cannot ignore the implication that we all have a responsibility to raise our children in homes where peace is the fundamental message we teach and live.  We need to address these acts of violence in our homes, schools, communities and globally. We cannot speak violence into the hearts of children and remain immune from the consequences. We must  all come together to win this battle against peace and safety. Please do your part as you celebrate this special day. Don’t forget the children and families who lost lives and loved ones around the world.

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Positive Motivation Tip: All children matter and each child deserves to inherit a world free of violence and acts of hatred. Each of us has a responsibility to make this a reality.

Motivation Mondays is open to anyone who wishes to share a motivational quote, photo, personal challenge or a post that encourages others to start the week on an upbeat note.
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PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos: Kids,  Namibian children, Green Peace, Continents, Panema Embera, Public Domain Free | Attribution Photos  and/or via Wikipedia, Happy Universal Children’s Day via quoteswithimages.org and/or from my Personal Collection.

Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet

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215 Comments leave one →
  1. Masshole Mommy permalink
    16/11/2015 3:02 pm

    I had no idea this was a day! What a wonderful day to bring awareness.

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  2. Nicole Haas Etolen permalink
    16/11/2015 3:07 pm

    I’m so thankful that we have a Children’s Day! I love all children and they have a rights.

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  3. Liz Mays permalink
    16/11/2015 4:35 pm

    It’s amazing how much kids absorb from what they see the adults around them do. It’s so important for us to be modeling well.

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  4. April G permalink
    16/11/2015 5:57 pm

    Those children are beautiful. I didn’t realize that there was a “children’s day”.

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  5. Chelley @ A is For Adelaide permalink
    16/11/2015 6:14 pm

    Every child has the right to survive and thrive, to be educated, to be free from violence and abuse, to participate and to be heard. This. This is so important right now.

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  6. Liz Mays permalink
    16/11/2015 6:33 pm

    This is really important. There are lot’s of conflicts all over and they affect the children more than anyone. It’s hard to justify violence when it always, directly or indirectly, hurts the children.

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  7. Michelle Solee (@michisolee) permalink
    16/11/2015 7:12 pm

    It is hard to protect our kids when they go out our home so it is also important to teach kids how to protect themselves.

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  8. The Trophy WifeStyle permalink
    16/11/2015 7:38 pm

    Ughhh it makes me sad we even have to have a day like this :-/ anything negative to do with kids and animals just makes me all sorts of sad.

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  9. 3sonshavei permalink
    16/11/2015 10:27 pm

    I love your related posts list for motivational Monday’s so I can choose a topic relevant for my week

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  10. tara pittman permalink
    16/11/2015 9:29 pm

    All children deserve a good life that is filled with love,

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  11. asbestrecipes permalink
    16/11/2015 9:52 pm

    In Mexico we celebrate the children on April 30th did nor know about Universal Children’s Day great reminder that children our our future must take care of them

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  12. Esme Sy permalink
    17/11/2015 12:12 am

    You are right about working together to keep our children safe. We must do our best to not expose them to acts of violence inside and outside of our homes.

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  13. thedealmatchmaker permalink
    16/11/2015 11:34 pm

    I love the word “Universal”… Peace, Love and Happiness

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  14. Giveaways4Mom (@Giveaways4Mom) permalink
    16/11/2015 11:42 pm

    I really love the message Don’t forget the children and families who lost lives and loved ones around the world. It touching and from the heart

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  15. Ana De-Jesus permalink
    17/11/2015 2:10 am

    We must to do more to protect our children , millions are dying or being subjected to abuse, poverty and even rape. Thank you for raising awareness

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  16. The Binder Ladies (@thebinderladies) permalink
    17/11/2015 3:09 am

    I loved reading the “We are our children’s example.” Very inspiring!

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  17. R U S S permalink
    17/11/2015 3:39 am

    It pains me when I see children who are supposed to be in school, but instead they are on the streets. I feel bad and sad for them at the same time because most of them beg for food, for alms because their parents cannot provide for them. And they’re forced to grow up during years that they’re supposed to be in playgrounds and in school. It’s sad reality here in my country.

    I hope that through the children’s day, a lot of parents see how important their roles are in the lives of their kids – in protecting them, in educating them, and in nurturing them.

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  18. Jaclyn Anne permalink
    17/11/2015 4:42 am

    A beautiful post in honor of the world’s children!

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  19. Heidi Spears-Gray permalink
    17/11/2015 6:14 am

    Great post, very informative and based on such a wonderful quote!

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  20. Victoria permalink
    17/11/2015 6:16 am

    I feel so sad on what is going on in the world right now. I never thought that I would see things that I have seen humans do to each other. We need to focus on positive and doing good like this! Definitely will be checking out the links shared above.

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  21. Claudette Esterine permalink
    17/11/2015 7:04 am

    Beautiful, just beautiful those pictures! My heart aches at the thought that there are people out there willing to hurt such innocence.

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  22. Nova permalink
    17/11/2015 7:26 am

    Sounds amazing, that we give honor to all the children in the world…

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  23. Chubskulit Rose permalink
    17/11/2015 7:45 am

    That’s great to know that there is a special; day for all children in the world. Children are our future so we must protect and raise them right.

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  24. tiarasandtantrums permalink
    17/11/2015 8:05 am

    Loved this post! when I had my first child, my MIL took me aside and told me I was letting my baby “win” by constantly picking him up when he was crying. She said this to me a lot the first few years. I finally told her I didn’t think parenting was a contest between the two of us.

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  25. Dhemz permalink
    17/11/2015 9:24 am

    such a great article commemorating the rights of our children.

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  26. Jasmine Espinal permalink
    17/11/2015 10:36 am

    A great day indeed! thanks for sharing 🙂

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  27. minkchic permalink
    17/11/2015 10:39 am

    The way we speak to our own children influences the way they speak to others. The way we treat them and the expectations we have for them will mold the way they perceive and respond to the world around them. Prioritizing parenting and putting my children first is my life’s goal, because our children are our most valuable investments of love and time.

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  28. michelle permalink
    17/11/2015 11:10 am

    Children are so important and I want to do all that I can to show that I value their lives

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  29. Rosey permalink
    17/11/2015 1:31 pm

    This is perfect timing. My son was jus saying he wished there was a Kid’s Day. Now I have to tell him that there is one. 🙂

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  30. jigsawinc permalink
    17/11/2015 11:57 am

    Children today are exposed to so much more at much younger ages.. I wish they could have the childhood I had!

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  31. Ave Hla permalink
    17/11/2015 12:44 pm

    It’s really heartbreaking to see how children suffer because of wars, malnutrition and bad treatment. I loved the “We Are Our Children’s Examples” story!

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  32. Coupon Diva (@RealCouponDiva) permalink
    17/11/2015 12:56 pm

    thank you for posting this – i had never even heard of a Universal Children’s Day 😀

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  33. Shaylee Field permalink
    17/11/2015 4:12 pm

    This is a wonderful day to have dedicated to all the children of the world!

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  34. JessicaACassidy (@wifetoalineman) permalink
    17/11/2015 5:15 pm

    The beautiful children around the world. They are all beautiful in different skin colors and races.

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  35. Sojourner permalink
    17/11/2015 5:32 pm

    I love looking at all of these beautiful children’s faces. I had no idea this holiday existed or I would have celebrated with my children. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. kristen permalink
    17/11/2015 7:45 pm

    such little beauties! beautiful photos

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  37. Jessica Beal Harlow permalink
    17/11/2015 8:22 pm

    I really enjoyed the story of how we all leave a wake in our life and how the ripples are the effect we have on others! It illustrates the concept of living a happy and productive life well!

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  38. Beth@FrugalFroggie permalink
    17/11/2015 8:27 pm

    I had no idea about Universal Children’s Day. Great to celebrate it.

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  39. tara pittman permalink
    17/11/2015 9:09 pm

    Such cute kids. All kids are beautiful.

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  40. Angie Scheie permalink
    17/11/2015 9:25 pm

    Children really are such an amazing gift that we are given to take care of for a short time. Thanks for shining light on this fact!

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  41. Girl, Unspotted permalink
    17/11/2015 9:46 pm

    Such cute babies! I love kids, although I don’t think I’m ready for my own. For now, I’ll stick with my little cousins.

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  42. michelle permalink
    17/11/2015 10:03 pm

    i hope we can all come together and make the future better for the children

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  43. Clo Nevaeh permalink
    17/11/2015 10:30 pm

    I always love reading your Monday Modivations. The pictures and story is so moving.

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  44. Jason Panuelos permalink
    18/11/2015 2:30 am

    It’s important to remind ourselves how much of a blessing children are! I didn’t know there was a day like this 😀

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  45. Fernando Ceballos Lachica permalink
    18/11/2015 3:04 am

    Honoring children give them an importance for their existence and surely, they are the future of the Mother Earth.

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  46. Miss Millennia Mag (@MissMillMag) permalink
    18/11/2015 3:46 am

    Great thoughts and awesome motivational post towards great cause!! I agreed that we need to come together and serve as advocates for all our children.

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  47. rochkirstin permalink
    18/11/2015 3:49 am

    Children are the future so it’s so important for us adults to teach and inspire them to do good. Children who feel valued and appreciated will feel more confident to be leaders of the next generation.

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  48. Jaclyn Anne permalink
    18/11/2015 5:22 am

    Children and definitely worthy of our honoring! Nothing is as innocent as a child <3

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  49. Heidi permalink
    18/11/2015 5:52 am

    Children do matter and we can all help solve the problems even in our own communities.

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  50. Fred permalink
    18/11/2015 5:52 am

    I did not know there is such a special day for children. I believe everyday should be dedicated to making sure that the children of the world are getting what they need. As the song goes, they are the future.

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  51. AnnMarie Brown permalink
    18/11/2015 5:56 am

    What a beautiful post not only honouring children but also educationing many on the rights of these most precious gifts.

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  52. AnnMarie Brown (@ItsJustMyLifeCA) permalink
    18/11/2015 5:57 am

    Not only celebrating a great day but also raising awareness to many others.

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  53. Claudette Esterine permalink
    18/11/2015 8:09 am

    This is the most powerful for me statement in this post and I thank you for making it: “All children matter and each child deserves to inherit a world free of violence and acts of hatred. Each of us has a responsibility to make this a reality.”

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  54. Eileen Mendoza Loya permalink
    18/11/2015 7:40 am

    I wish everyone should take to heart the provisions of the International Rights of a Child. Everything contained there is essential to their growth and well being.

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  55. Stephanie Kepping permalink
    18/11/2015 9:50 am

    Thank you for bringing this to the light. All children do matter and we need to be advocates for them.

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  56. Ronnie Epsi permalink
    18/11/2015 10:34 am

    This was lovely, Elizabeth. <3 It is so important to lead by example at home. Let's work at building peace for the children.

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  57. Coupon Diva (@RealCouponDiva) permalink
    18/11/2015 11:19 am

    every day of the week – we should be acknowledging ALL the children in the world – not just Mondays…

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  58. Raymond Vasquez permalink
    18/11/2015 12:19 pm

    True. This makes me rethink about what I keep thinking, “what can I do to provide a better world for my daughter?” This is really a good reminder for us all.

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  59. Chubskulit Rose permalink
    18/11/2015 1:43 pm

    When I was a kid, I thought I wouldn’t like having a kid of my own but that all changed when I became a Mom. Babies are precious!

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  60. RonRon permalink
    18/11/2015 5:17 pm

    All lives matters. All children matters. Such a moving post.

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  61. lovemindanao permalink
    18/11/2015 3:57 pm

    children of all races and colors are one and equal to all opportunities here on earth. sad oppression is widely dominant in this generation

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  62. Rocio Chavez (@yoursassyself) permalink
    18/11/2015 4:27 pm

    yes, yes and yes – if we all do our part to spread love and compassion vs hatred and fear oh what a wonderful place it would be

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  63. LifeAsAConvert permalink
    18/11/2015 7:14 pm

    I think that little baby in the very middle of your collage is so adorable.

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  64. Brianna George permalink
    18/11/2015 8:00 pm

    All children matter, always, from everywhere. 🙂

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  65. Molly permalink
    18/11/2015 8:03 pm

    This entire post was is spot on and so timely. I do hope that I’m helping to raise my children in a loving way, and in a way that accepts all people, no matter what, even those that don’t necessarily believe like we do.

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  66. Vidya Sudarsan (@IDP_Vidya) permalink
    18/11/2015 8:08 pm

    Each and every photo here is beautiful.. and all children in this world are beautiful. They deserve a world free of violence and acts of hatred. I’m so glad to read this blog post honoring children’s day 🙂

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  67. marly_ms (@mgmhar) permalink
    18/11/2015 8:17 pm

    Children are among the most important beings in the world and the hope for the future. They are the light of society. If molded properly and not brainwashed, they will become useful youth of the future.

    Mhar Sefcik

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  68. Liz Mays permalink
    18/11/2015 9:48 pm

    It really is sad to think about all they’re witnessing in this world. It’s devastating really.

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  69. Yvonne Bertoldo permalink
    19/11/2015 12:44 am

    Cool! Never knew that a celebration like this exists. Indeed, our children are the future of this world and we should make sure that they learn good things while growing up as this simple things will be the foundation of what they will become in the future.

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  70. Tiffany Yong permalink
    19/11/2015 2:08 am

    I always have trouble understanding why people will choose to abandon or abuse their kids. These innocent souls are the hope to our future, and we should help to nurture them the right way!

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  71. Vianna permalink
    19/11/2015 5:03 am

    I’ve worked before in a Non Government Organization that has concerns with children. I love working with them, too bad my contract ended too soon, and I agree on Miss Claudette. Just sad with all the violence happening recently.

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  72. Katrina Centeno permalink
    19/11/2015 5:01 am

    It is heartbreaking when you children suffering. It is unthinkable how the world has come to such a state. True, each one of use needs to acknowledge their rights and respect it.

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  73. Pooja Kawatra Gupta permalink
    19/11/2015 7:01 am

    I feel your post came at the right time as from a long time i have hearing and reading about all sorts of injustice and hatred for the children.

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  74. Sunshine Kelly permalink
    19/11/2015 8:07 am

    Children they are so adorable and innocent. They are the future. However, sometimes is sad to see that their are abandoned or abused by their own parents.

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  75. Debbie Denny permalink
    19/11/2015 10:02 am

    If more people smiled (really smile), I think we could have an easier time talking peace.

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  76. Jonathan Key permalink
    19/11/2015 4:10 pm

    Children are such a gift! Kids do deserve to live in a world free of violence and hatred. Hoping to impact the future for my kids!

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  77. phyliciamarie permalink
    19/11/2015 5:27 pm

    When I read about the violence online, from paris, to Beirut to Syria, etc. I’m get really sad and angered because that is not the world I want my future child to live in. We should all stop the hate and unite to make the world a better place for future generations.

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  78. michelle permalink
    19/11/2015 9:08 pm

    live from your heart. it’s one of the most important things to teach children

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  79. patricemfoster permalink
    19/11/2015 9:39 pm

    All children life matters to me and they need a safe environment and supportive people around them thanks for another great motivational post.

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  80. Miss Millennia Mag (@MissMillMag) permalink
    19/11/2015 9:45 pm

    What an powerful message through this post!! I loved this quote too:- “If we wish to create a lasting peace, we must begin with the children.”

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  81. Jeypi Kyu permalink
    20/11/2015 12:27 am

    children are the nations future. this is one thing that i really believe and this i agree that children should be protected and values with utmost care.. how you treat a kid will determine how he will become when he grow up.. thanks for this post.. i really like it.. 🙂

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  82. Franc Ramon permalink
    20/11/2015 5:26 am

    Children should be safeguarded from abuse. They also should be taught and prepared for the future. They represent hope and equipping them is really important.

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  83. Heidi Spears-Gray permalink
    20/11/2015 7:46 am

    Children are so important to our future. We need to do more to honor them and support them in becoming the great things we want for the world!

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  84. Nicole Escat permalink
    20/11/2015 9:06 am

    Our children are the message we send to the future generations. We need to care for them and nurture them with love and appreciation. 🙂

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  85. Ria Coleto- Cervantes permalink
    20/11/2015 10:00 am

    I like this post. I honestly didn’t know nor am I familiar that there is the Universal Children’s Day. I like the verse as well that it is our responsibility to provide every children in this world a safe, peaceful place to live in.

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  86. homesteadwishing permalink
    20/11/2015 12:18 pm

    I love the story. The idea of the lake being life and the ripples being the impact you have is a great analogy.

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  87. Maria Teresa Figuerres permalink
    20/11/2015 9:46 pm

    I wish children all over the world will be free of sufferings. If all of us will do our part, this dream can become a reality. We can all start with our own homes by treating our own children humanely, by feeding them well, educating them, and allowing them to be the persons they dream to become.

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  88. angie permalink
    21/11/2015 8:36 am

    the most wonderful time in life should be the age of a child. The wonder of life ahead of us. I think each of us should strive to help children have the best they can be

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  89. Chanelle permalink
    21/11/2015 11:35 am

    I love the opening quote. It is so true and touched my heart. Thank you for sharing this.

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  90. Sarah Tan permalink
    22/11/2015 1:05 am

    Children are important and it is sad to read in newspapers the amount of hurt and fear they go through. I hope we can stop violence against children and encourage more love.

    Reply
  91. Mommy Anna permalink
    23/11/2015 4:50 pm

    I love kids so much 🙂 that is why I am against in childrens violence. As a mom its my responsibility to make my son good and be responsible so when he grow up he will do the same.

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  92. Shelly permalink
    24/11/2015 6:29 am

    When I read this on your post — “If we wish to create a lasting peace, we must begin with the children.” Mahatma Gandhi — I thought about the poor children in Syria and other violence-torn countries in the world. They know nothing about the fightings and yet they suffer the most.

    Reply
  93. Dominique Goh permalink
    24/11/2015 4:45 pm

    Celebrating children is certainly important.. We too have childrens day celebration every year.

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  94. nilyncartagena permalink
    25/11/2015 3:36 pm

    If there’s one reason why we should live a good life today, it is for our children. They deserve a better tomorrow. I am sad with what’s happening nowadays specially with nations fighting. I hope that our children will still have a better place to leave.

    Reply
  95. Mommy Maye permalink
    25/11/2015 7:20 pm

    Children have equal rights as adult and they are our future. And I agree with you that they have the right to live in a world free of violence, hate and fear. Great post 🙂

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  96. Melgie permalink
    26/11/2015 3:32 am

    This is such a great post, Eliz. I love seeing this beautiful photos and yes children deserve a peaceful, loving and fun growing environment.

    Reply
  97. Grace permalink
    14/12/2015 2:25 am

    they are all beautiful. i hope no children would ever witness violence at an early age. they all deserve to have a good life, education, family, and most of all – time to play.

    Reply
  98. ronleyba (@ronley_ph) permalink
    16/12/2015 12:36 am

    Great powerful post Eliz. We should really honor rights any given time or date.

    Reply

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