The Pure Heart of a Child

In a world full of complexity, children stand as beacons of purity. Their hearts radiate a love that knows no bounds.

However, our world as adults is powered by two opposites but interconnected interest which often play out in our minds- they are love and hate. Let us explore how both nature and our surroundings shape our emotions differently from children.

Love is something that seems to come from to us naturally as it makes us relate well with family, friends and partners. It is usually part of who we are, deep down inside and it helps us care for each other.

On the flip side, hate looks like something we learn as we grow up. When we are young, we might not understand the differences between people but as we get older, we start to notice them. Sometimes, we learn to dislike or even hate others because of how they look, where they are from or what they believe. It is just as if we pick up these negative feelings from the world around us like a bad habit.

Seeing love as a natural feeling and hate as something we learn, helps us understand our emotions better. But just because we learn hate does not mean we have to keep it. We can change how we feel by seeing things from others’ perspectives.

Referring back to children; in their eyes, love is not a concept to be analyzed but a feeling to be embraced wholeheartedly. It is expressed in hugs, laughter and innocent gestures. Unlike adults who may harbor ulterior motives, a child’s love is unconditional. There love is transformative; it has the power to heal wounds, bridge divides and inspires greatness. They see the world as a place of boundless love and endless possibilities.

Why we must uphold this pureness of heart in children

1.     Learning from examples: children pick up behaviours from those around them especially adults. By showing them love and not hate, we teach them how to do the same.

2.     Building confidence: when children feel loved, they believe in themselves more.

3.     Understanding emotions: love guidance helps children learn about feelings which imbibe the act of empathy in them.

4.     Creating safe spaces: love makes children feel safe and secure.

5.     Teaching boundaries: guiding in love means setting limits too as they learn what is right or wrong in a caring way.

6.     Developing relationships: they learn to respect others’ feelings and communicate openly.

7.     Coping with challenges: they learn to handle life challenges as the seed of love planted in them serves as a guide.

Remember, guiding children with love is not just important-it is essential for their growth and happiness. 

Bernard Agbaje Innocent Waziri Yetunde Kamson Amara Nonye Ikwuka Chukwuneke