Children’s Lives Matters

As a saying goes, "The youth is the hope of our nation". But in today’s time, the youth is one of the most affected by the pandemic. Suddenly they stopped going to school and their life outside their homes also stopped. Many changes have taken place that may have caused them various trials that they had to face and accept. Just like the sudden closing of face-to-face classes which eventually became modular or online learning where they must apply independent learning or self-study in this new way of pursuing education. The COVID-19 pandemic did not only affect their way of learning but also risked their health to be in danger. COVID 19 has so far shown itself in children with minor cold-like symptoms such as fever, runny nose, and cough. Gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported by some children. However, much remains unclear about COVID 19 in children, including if some kids, such as those with existing medical issues, are at a higher risk of severe disease. Furthermore, even if a minor only has mild symptoms, they might still pass the virus on to others.

Parents may help protect their children against COVID 19 by educating them to avoid direct contact with other individuals, wash their hands frequently, clean and disinfect regularly, practice social distance, and wear facemasks. For the most up-to-date information about COVID 19 and children, parents should consult reliable sources such as professional doctors and trustworthy news. It's vital to search for data-informed suggestions on how you can protect the children from this virus that is currently spreading, if you are worried about your child's health and growth, contact reliable doctors or try to study and educate yourself about this matter. Children under the pandemic are also at a higher risk of abuse and violence at home. Pressures between family members are now more likely to get inflamed and new worries are more likely to arise. Mostly many families experienced unemployment that resulted in financial problems and stress that led to tensions between family members. Insecure or inadequate financial help can have a negative emotional impact on adults, which can lead to secondary stress in children and an increased risk of maltreatment.

While the pandemic can also harm the mental health of the children, which can again affect the whole youth. At this stage of development, peer support is essential, and social isolation has been related to an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Isolation has been linked to suicidal ideation, self-harm, and eating disorder risk behaviors. Notably, social isolation has been connected to mental health problems. The lockdown can be hazardous to a child's mental health in the long run. In the short term, mandatory detention can result in impatience, fury, perplexity, frustration, loneliness, denial, and despair. Children have been shown to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of forced quarantine. Children with pre-existing mental health illnesses are more likely to develop these signs and behaviors. Children and adolescents demand more mental health care as a result of the epidemic. These problems that affected every child’s health can be solved immediately by constantly being knowledgeable about the information related to our current situation, and being aware and careful about the virus. Participating in live video discussions or online mental health care programs and seeking help will be a benefit in keeping children’s mental health to stay healthy.

References:

https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-to-keep-kids-active-and-safe-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic.h00-159385890.html

https://www.understood.org/articles/en/how-to-talk-about-coronavirus-with-kids

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-parents-can-support-their-child-through-covid-19-losses

I CAN'T TALK RIGHT NOW; I'M DOING ENVIRONMETAL THINGS

Unfortunately, a lot of worldly affairs have become humankind's priority, causing the real vital issues to be ignored. Let's face it: as time passes, most people grow more interested in trends and other modern dealings which resulted in some of their moral obligations being neglected. The environment has always been a treasure that provides us with all we need, including a house, food, water, and a plethora of other benefits. It provides individuals with everything they need to live a long and healthy life. A healthy environment includes clean air, clean coastal areas, and mountains full of natural resources that can supply shelter, food, and other specific needs. Daily lifestyles will also become more productive as a result of fewer difficulties in an individual's environment, allowing them to feel more energized throughout the day because they will not have to waste as much time worrying about environmental concerns. 

        We are dealing with a variety of issues in our environment, including air pollution, which can cause the fresh air to become hazardous. The number of chemical sprays, vehicle smoke, major fires, and other things that emit smoke, such as factories, all contribute to this. Overuse of water, water pollution, and drought have all led to the scarcity of water in our nation, which has been a matter of concern for our population. Mismanagement of solid waste is also one of the most serious problems since germs and viruses accumulate in rubbish piles and may cause some water to be contaminated where mosquito larvae are also found that can slowly develop and spread dengue fever, this will damage the health of many people. It is essential that humans maintain the cleanliness and neatness of their surroundings. Awareness can make everyone know about how these issues affect us and how they will be solved in many ways. Enforcing a precise process of managing trash and rubbish is a simple way to maintain the environment clean and safe for people to live in; it can be done by following the reduce, reuse and recycle procedure. Protecting coastal areas, mountains, and forests will help to conserve animals by enabling them to dwell in their natural habitats, as well as plants that provide for our needs. Volunteering and convincing everyone else to join cleanup and tree-planting activities may help each other to train humanity in giving importance to the environment and ensure its stability. 

It's understandable that each one of us has our own set of priorities in life that keep us preoccupied, causing us to lose interest in topics we may believe are unrelated to us. However, we are part of humankind and it is our responsibility to ensure what is keeping us alive. Human activities also put the environment in jeopardy, therefore we must compensate by doing the right thing, which we can do in a variety of ways. It is not too late to do something that will improve the environment’s current condition and prevent its deterioration. Determination to find solutions to various environmental issues will bring a prosperous and peaceful life.

QUARTER ONE WAS FUN

Modular learning has never been that enjoyable and simple because there are no face-to-face classes and high school students like myself may not have experienced the peak of high school. However, over this quarter, I learned a lot of new things, such as how blogging can be fun and useful for me to express my perspectives. This also helped me enhance my skills in making better judgments or decisions by citing every perspective of the situation that is related to the topic. Blogging also enhances my writing skills, whether my goal is to inform, persuade, or entertain. I also discovered that blogging makes me feel free and happy because I often enjoy conveying what goes through my mind about certain matters. In addition, I can also provide information that can be helpful to the viewers of my blog.

To be honest, I initially assumed that blogging would be simple and would not present any challenges to me. However, I quickly understood that it can be difficult in a variety of ways. It's becoming increasingly difficult for me to maintain my blog engaging and entertaining for the viewers. I also have doubts about the ideas and information I post on my blogs because I lack confidence, which causes me to reconsider posting my work. Fear also consumes me, the fear of the possibility that my blogs might contain false information because of unreliable resources, which can cause the readers to form a negative impression of me. It was difficult for me to compose a proper essay or written work since I frequently lost focus.

 

Despite these obstacles, I continue to love writing blogs. I considered the positive aspects of it, such as articulating what is genuinely going on within my head and how enjoyable it is to share it with others. My coping mechanism for the worry of disseminating false information was to be cautious about what information I placed on my blog. Reading the responses from other students who responded gave me confidence, courage, and evaluation for my blogs. I got rid of the negative ideas that were making me doubt my work, and as a result, blogging became a lot more enjoyable for me.

 

Even though I am well aware of how difficult or enjoyable blogging is for me, I will continue to develop it, not only for my personal advantage but also for the benefit of others who are interested in blogs and who love reading mine. My next step will be to continue learning how to run my blog expertly.

REFERENCE: 

https://socialnetworking.lovetoknow.com/everything-blogging/how-do-blogs-work

https://www.lancetalent.com/blog/cuanto-cuesta-un-blog/