Sensitization

This happened when we took some kids from our partner NGO's for an outing.

As we were entering the place, a man was coming out with his family: mother, wife and a kid. The kid was of the same age group as of the children with us.

When we saw them coming out we asked our kids to ask the name of uncle and his family. As we approached near, the kids grew more and more enthusiastic. They surrounded the person and asked him his name and replied with their names. Till this time the other kid was watching these children.

After this first round of introduction the children proceeded towards the kid. I could see a sparkle of friendship in the eyes of our children and in other kid too..... he also proceeded towards these children. But suddenly like a thunderbolt, the mom pulled him back. She simply held his hands and pulled him towards herself. I guess she didn’t want her kid to intermingle with kids with rough hands, torn pants and running nose. Her husband got the signal and resonating the sounds of "That’s good, that’s good" he proceeded out.

The sudden thought which crossed my mind was 'She needs sensitization'

Would this incident have happened if the Man in picture was a Dream A Dream volunteer. No never! This sensitization is a gift to us from Dream A Dream. We dreamers rarely undergo any sort of sensitization workshop, but still as we work with the children, this sensitization automatically creeps inside us, empowers us and fortifies us.

We need to sensitize more and more people about child issues. Even if they can’t be involved in our cause directly, they should be able to appreciate and respect these kids for what they are. These children like every other child need the same respect, trust and love. And We in Dream A Dream are bound to make it happen.

A major chunk of our goal can be achieved by sensitization.

I just realized something while typing thisblog. I will be a better parent because of the values of sensitization imbibed in me through Dream A Dream.

Thanks Dream A Dream