Childhood memories
First of all, I think it´s very important for a child to be given the right to play. Children need the right to be children, but it´s also necessary to learn a lot about real life.
Children of today watch violent tv-programs and films, and we have to be a part of it. As parents or teachers we have to talk with our children about what they see. We live in a world with much war and fighting and it´s unavoidable that the children see it. Most important of all is that we talk to them and discuss what persons they would like to be.
Even in early ages it´s important to learn how to share things with other persons, how to take care of each other and to show respect for everyone. Everybody is different and we have to accept each other for the one he/she is. To be self-confident you have to feel that it´s acceptable to be the one you are. You have to know it because then it´s much easier to avoid conflicts in school, at work...and above all, in real life. We all live in a social society and we must be able to co-operate with other people. This is something for teachers to teach in school.
Children of today, in this part of the world, often feel it hard to appreciate things they have. They want more, more and more all the time. Of course, this is a part of the adults´ life to. Everyone wants more. I think it´s a pity because we don´t really appreciate what we already have. I think of the children of yesterday and I´m sure that they had a lot of fun, although they just had a few toys. You should be greatful for the things you have instead of feeling sorry for the things you miss. It´s something we should talk with the children about. Perhaps it´s possible to discuss it during breakfast or dinner while we spend time with the family which is another important thing for all of us. I think it´s very good for everyone to feel that he/she belongs somewhere, especially for the children who are still creating their own identity.
In short; I think it´s important for a child to play and probably they learn a lot about real life while they´re playing. As adults we are responsible to teach them to be good persons who always do their best and who are acceptable for the one they are.
Give them your love and I´m sure you will succeed.
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Hi there,
SvaraRaderaWow! What can I say? I love it! You really hit the nail - this is exactly how the society is today!
About your text there’s one thing that makes me doubtful. You write “Of course, this is a part of the adults´ life to.” I honestly think you mean “too” (också) instead of “to” (till)...
I like that you’re consequent of using only short forms (it’s, can’t) instead of mixing both “can’t” and “can not”. Your paragraphing is in my opinion good, the paragraphs aren’t to long or to short, and you handle the same subject through the whole text.
If I look at the transitional devices I find you handle them beautifully; you use a perfect repetition of some words in the first paragraph and the text is easy-read with smooth transitions between the paragraphs.
You fascinate me with the “In short” at the end – brilliant! I find it really hard, though, since I’m not an expert on this commenting thing... Who am I to judge your “mistakes” when I probably do the same ones? But we’re here to learn, aren’t we?
Warm wishes,
Marie
Hi again,
SvaraRaderaI honestly don't know if there's something called short forms in English... or if it's something I just made up...
Best regards,
Marie
Dear Åsa,
SvaraRaderaI enjoyed reading your text and I surely agree with you in your thoughts about children’s different needs. I have many times wondered about all TV-programs, films and computer games, a child can watch. I have rules for my children at home but the real tricky thing is when they visiting friends… It’s not that easy to have control then. Of course we need to talk to the children about what they seen but we don’t really know about what always. To take care of each other and show respect are surely things to work hard with both for parents and for teachers as you say.
I think it’s really difficult to give comments and advice because I’m not an expert on this, I need help myself! But we are in a learning process so I give it a try. Maybe something is very silly of me, please, just forget it then!
Your paragraphing is in my opinion good. Your message is clear and you have good thoughts. But I miss your childhood memories. It would have been nice to read about them since the topic sentence is named “Childhood memories”.
Maybe you should have done an own paragraph for “the time children need to spend together with their family”.
I like your ending words and maybe you could have written a little bit more there.
Best regards,
Ewa
Marie and Ewa, thank you for your comments! I have appreciated them and I will think of it for my next blog.
SvaraRaderaBest regards,
Åsa