The dreams and aspirations of children are pure, and they should be nurtured. When they are told that they cannot chase their dreams or that they are not good enough, it can leave permanent scars and insecurity.
Every year the National Children’s Mashramani Competition takes place and the finals for poetry, calypso, masquerade, and dance are held at the National Cultural Centre. I have had the privilege of working with this competition for several years and it is amazing to witness the talent of the children and the dedication of the teachers who help the children to prepare for the competition. This is another example of how teachers put their time and efforts into our children and why they deserve better salaries.
