Children = Blessings or Nightmares ?

Back to school..

I've been an assistant teacher in the kindergarten for almost 3 months now. It's not my first time assisting in a kindergarten. I helped out during their holiday program a couple of times since 2014.  Funny thing is Im a person who is not fond of kid   children . My english teacher once told me to use the term " Children " instead of "Kid". Due to "Kid" refers to baby goats .  Please do keep that in mind , parents ( if there's any parents reading my post ;) 

Children to me was like devil in disguise. I absolutely can't stand their "cute" little squeaky voice . Especially when they starts crying & throwing their tantrum. Rolling on the floor or perhaps some may start throwing things at you . Children even have that natural " Angel -Like Puppy Dog Eyes" expression which could fool anyone. ( Sorry kids , it ain't working on me . I know your trick )

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If you've watched Hannah Montana , you"ll probably heard "Don't Give Me That Puppy Dog Eyes " many times from Miley's dad- Robby 

Steward  

Even the cutest baby on earth would never ever change my dislike of children . 

Around end of November 2014 was my first day of work in the kindergarten. During that year , I was recovering from ED. My mind was blurred & I felt lost. I didn't know what is my main purpose on life . I needed to do something to get me off on those negative thoughts. 

Since I had this opportunity to help out in the kindergarten, why not?

Being a kindergarten teacher is not an easy task. In fact, it's the most challenging job i could ever think of . 

The teacher have to be so patient with the children. Especially the 3-4 years old. 

Simple magic words like " Please & Thank you " , greeting the teachers "Good Morning ", throwing rubbish in the bin ,  holding a pencil properly and even during meals, they need to have table manners by putting down their legs . These have to be taught to the children. 

It's a time where they pick up things very quickly. Most good habits are mould during this stage.  

Human being human , we may just burst & start raising our voices when children doesn't seem to listen.  Thinking that they must've done something very wrong . Some children would be terrified & might cry. It really does hurt the teachers whenever they have to raise their voice. 

I must say , the character of a children really does reflect on their parents. Sometimes, we wonder why certain people or children act the way they are. It's perhaps of the environment they grew up in and the influences by the people they mixed with . We can't blame anyone. All we have to do is to accept , acknowledge it and help them while we are able to :) 

Whenever you're about to comment something unpleasant about someone, please do keep in mind that it's not their fault. In fact, in this world there's no right or wrong. Society has categorized many things into Bad and Good. 

After all the frustration, I realize most teachers would reason out with them and let them know their mistakes . Most importantly, the teachers would always give a hug to the children and console them. I'm guessing if a teacher does not hug children, they may feel unwanted and unloved . Children are very sensitive. In time to come, they may feel uneasy in your presence. 

I believe Hugs really does cure anything . If you do realize , whenever children hugs you , their hugs are very cuddly & firm. I assume they want to feel secure . Children needs a lot of affirmation . That's why perhaps children keeps on repeating their questions even though we answer the same thing again & again. 

Along my journey helping out in the kindergarten , bonding with children .. I've learned so many things. I really salute the kindergarten teachers and parents. Taking care of children can really drain up all of your energy.  I never realized that until now. Due to the fact they really need a lot of attention. It's really a huge responsibility .

To all teachers & parents, you're a hero <3 

Past 3 months working full time in the kindergarten, my perspective on children have change. I come to understand their behavior clearly now. There's a reason why the behave in a certain way... 

Their cryings & "indecent " actions does not annoy me anymore. 

Now to come to think of it , children are the most genuine human being on earth. Every words and expression of theirs are very honest and sincere. 

In the past, our ancestors believes that whatever words from children can't be taken seriously . Actual fact, we can't take the words of a grown up seriously. 

If a boy tells you, " You're so pretty " & a 4 year old child calls you that too. I rather believe the 4 year old child. 

Especially children nowadays are so mature. They understand & know more than they should.   It's incredibly amazing . Generations these days are so different. I think the old school teaching should change too. 

I've once came across a quote saying :

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These quotes have be proven and Im very lucky to experience it . 

Honestly speaking, I've not laughed for a long time . The children really did make me laugh out loud. They could even put on the brightest smile on your face by their charming words. 

Especially little boys now are really good at sweet talking. They have the sweetest mouth ever. 

4 year old boys are even more romantic than guys around my age , haha. 

A 3 year old boy asked me, " Teacher, is the color pencil pink ?"
I answered , " Yes. It is ". His answered was " Oh , as beautiful as your lips ". What a cheeky lil boy haha.

Last 2 months, 

A 3 year old girl student of mine told me that her stomach will grow bigger . 

I was curious & asked her why. 🤔
She then told me that she's going to have a child in future . The child will make her belly grow bigger . 

I asked her , " Do you want to get married in future ?"
Her answer was " Of course ! I want a baby girl just like you "
I laughed so hard 😂 .Seriously, she's a child herself & planning her married life ahead.
I'm here like , if I don't study smart & hard. You may see me by the roadside collecting garbage . 😂

On January 21 ,another one of my 3 year old student wanted me to sit beside him. 

I told him I needed to take care of other children. As I was about to leave, he started crying. 

I quickly sat beside him & said " It's alright, teacher is here ". 

The little boy then whispered to me
" I'm feeling hurt "
😂

Haha , such a young boy who knows how to express his feelings & being honest about it.

✨

As for Today, I expected the children to come in with tears on their cheeks or restless expression . Instead, they come in to class with enthusiasm and cheery face. 

One of my girl student made my day by saying " Teacher, you're so beautiful . " That sweet & beautiful eyes of hers when i told her "she's beautiful & pretty too" melts my heart. 

She has the biggest heart ever. I've always hear her commenting beautiful things about her friends too . Not to mention, she's so hilarious. haha.

Whenever it's time for them to go home, they would always hug me and said " I'll see you teacher . " Once, there's one autism student in my class , even kiss me on my cheek and said " Goodbye ". 

Note : All my students are only 3 years old. 

 Some people commented I'm very cold & heartless. Perhaps due to I've experienced difficult obstacles past few years. From that, I learned how to detach from everyone very easily .. I hardly say " I love you ". 

Until one day , a few of the students whisper to me " I love you ". I hugged them and said 

" I love you too ." 

There're like a teacher to me .

These children taught me how to love again. 

As much as Im still not so fond of  children, I've to admit , they heal our soul :)