noun re·sil·ience \ri-ˈzil-yən(t)s\
an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune
In
university, I loved studying resiliency in children. Each time we even glossed
over the topic I was instantly interested and amazed. How is it that children
have this ability?
As I teacher, I have had my fair share of resilient children. It’s mind boggling how many child are dealing with very adult issues. Five and six year olds are dealing with situations that adults struggle to live through. It is literally heart wrenching, as their teacher, to watch the children day by day live through such things. As a teacher, I am their advocate. But often times, this situations cannot be tremendously changed because cycles of poverty are embedded in their families. What I’ve learned is I can worry and fret-but in the end it is most important to create a haven in my classroom where they feel loved.
As I teacher, I have had my fair share of resilient children. It’s mind boggling how many child are dealing with very adult issues. Five and six year olds are dealing with situations that adults struggle to live through. It is literally heart wrenching, as their teacher, to watch the children day by day live through such things. As a teacher, I am their advocate. But often times, this situations cannot be tremendously changed because cycles of poverty are embedded in their families. What I’ve learned is I can worry and fret-but in the end it is most important to create a haven in my classroom where they feel loved.
These
resilient children are able to persevere-yet they are still developing rational
thinking and social coping skills. It’s my belief that they are give this
ability to rise above their circumstances form heaven. It is something to deep,
so innate that is must be given from on high. The ability is something adults
seem to be seeking for-Adversity does not define a person, but rather, how a
person reacts to the adversity.
"While a child's earthly situation may not be ideal, a child's DNA is perfect."
-Neil L. Anderson
