Taking action for children

Don't just express your love for children with words; show it through actions: Listen more, be more patient, be fairer, and lead by example with kindness…

Professor Huynh Van Son believes that the Month of Action for Children is not just an opportunity, but a key focus for promoting connections, ensuring continuity, maintenance, and longevity in order to achieve the goal of benefiting children. (Photo: CGCC)

Aiming for the benefit of children.

The theme for the 2025 Children's Action Month is: "Prioritizing resources to achieve goals for children," which is not just a call to action, but also emphasizes the responsibility for practical action. When society places children at the center of sustainable development, all policies, plans, and actions must consider the interests, safety, and right to holistic development of children.

Prioritizing children means making substantial investments in education , healthcare, and protection from violence, abuse, and injustice – so that every child can develop fully and no one is left behind. This is a message not only for policymakers but for society as a whole: children are not just the future, but the present that needs investment and protection today.

The Month of Action for Children is not only an opportunity for advocacy, but also a highlight to connect, maintain, and spread persistent efforts for a safe, equitable, and loving living environment for children.

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In the context of current social changes and pressures, three resources need to be given special priority: high-quality human resources, a system of psychological and educational support, and sustainable financial policies for children.

In particular, for vulnerable groups such as children with disabilities, those living in remote areas, and those affected by divorce or domestic violence, access to appropriate mental health support, care, and education is extremely important.

We cannot invest solely in physical infrastructure while neglecting the people – the team of competent social workers, educators, and psychologists who are dedicated to children, especially vulnerable or disadvantaged children.

Many solutions require action, but careful consideration and evaluation are also needed in allocating budgets to ensure fairness, effectiveness, and feasibility, so that all children, regardless of their circumstances, have equal opportunities for development.

The rights of Vietnamese children to life, protection, development, and participation have seen significant progress, a testament to the considerable efforts of society as a whole. However, one of the biggest obstacles remains the lack of coordination and long-term commitment among stakeholders. In many places, the "for children" movement remains merely a temporary trend or manifestation, while actual implementation is fragmented and superficial. Furthermore, the inadequate understanding of children's rights among some families, teachers, and even child protection officials needs attention.

We lack integration between physical, mental, educational, and protective care within a consistent support system for children. The neglect of school and family psychology leads to many children experiencing harm without timely detection or intervention. In other words, the barriers to acknowledging, especially accepting, the needs and development of children, as well as managing change in children, remain quite significant.

Teachers and students at Sao Sang Kindergarten (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi ). (Photo: Nguyen Trang)

Show your love for children not just with words.

Children are part of the community, and the journey of protecting and nurturing them requires the joint efforts of all parties. The family is the first support system, where a child's personality is formed and their emotional security is ensured. Parents themselves need to make efforts to change in order to truly uphold their children's rights.

Businesses can contribute through social responsibility programs not only through sponsorship but also by creating a friendly and safe educational environment, providing scholarships, or investing in initiatives for children. Children should be viewed as a long-term workforce with a significant impact on the survival and development of businesses from various perspectives.

The community, especially social organizations, needs to clarify its role in monitoring, supporting, and early detection of risks that could harm children. If all parties act together with a unified vision and long-term commitment, we will create a much safer and more humane "child-nurturing ecosystem."

One initiative I highly appreciate is the implementation of "School Counseling Rooms" in some schools, where students receive psychological support from a team of qualified professionals. This model not only helps in the early detection of behavioral and emotional problems but also serves as a bridge between the school, family, and society in providing comprehensive support for children.

Activities such as "Children Speak - Adults Listen" or interactive communication programs on preventing school bullying and abuse are also contributing to positive changes in awareness and actions within the community.

It is crucial that these initiatives do not remain small-scale, but are expanded and adapted to suit different regions, age groups, and the characteristics of children. At the same time, continuous innovation is needed to be closer to children, creating conditions for them to truly participate actively and meaningfully.

I hope that every adult, from parents to teachers, from leaders to anyone else, can become a "great friend" to children. To achieve this, we need to know how to listen, set aside our egos when observing, thinking, talking to, educating, and protecting them.

Don't just express your love for children with words; show it through actions: listen more, be more patient, be fairer, and lead by setting a good example. Because sometimes, a look of understanding, a comforting handshake, or a learning opportunity we give a child is enough to change their entire life.

The journey of protecting and developing children is not the responsibility of any one individual, but the mission of a civilized and humane society. It is also how we sow the seeds of lasting happiness for the future of our country.

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