Listen to the voices of children.

From the phrase "What I want to say"

Children today are not only cared for and protected, but they are also listened to and given the opportunity to express their thoughts, enabling them to be happy, safe, and confident as they enter the digital age. At My Duc Primary School (Da Teh 3 commune), a "What I Want to Say" mailbox is placed in the school hallway. Every week, teachers open the mailbox to read the innocent yet heartfelt messages from their students. Some children recount being misunderstood by friends, others express concerns about puberty, online behavior, or academic pressure. Things that would otherwise be difficult to say directly are bravely conveyed by the children through these small letters.

Teacher Nguyen Huu Thanh Son, Head of the Youth Union at My Duc Primary School, said: “Through the mailbox, many students' unspoken thoughts and opinions have been shared. The school coordinates with the health department and school psychology counseling to provide timely support, and also posts additional content on life skills and safety skills on the school's fanpage.”

The "What I Want to Say" mailbox model has now been implemented in all 936/936 youth teams throughout the province. Not only does it serve as a place to receive students' thoughts and feelings, but the model also encourages them to express their opinions on issues related to their rights and responsibilities.

Considering the perspectives and aspirations of children

At the 5th Provincial Children's Council meeting held at the end of November 2025 in Xuan Huong ward, Da Lat, many children boldly posed questions to leaders of various departments and agencies. The topics of interest focused on solutions for safe and effective use of social media; preventing and combating school violence; and protecting children from online threats. Gone was the usual shyness; many children confidently expressed their opinions, debated, and proposed solutions.

In particular, to prepare for the third mock "Children's Parliament " session in 2026, the Provincial Youth Union Council conducted a survey to gather opinions from children in all 124/124 commune-level Youth Union councils. Through this, many children's wishes regarding a safe school environment, civilized behavior online, and self-protection skills were recorded.

In boarding schools, listening to students is especially important as they spend most of their time at school. Ka Thuyn, a 9th-grade student at Di Linh Ethnic Boarding Junior High School, shared: “Thanks to the teachers, I feel more understood and supported. When students encounter problems in life or studies, the teachers always listen and provide timely assistance.”

Besides dialogue, the Provincial Youth Council also maintains the operation of counseling and support clubs for children to provide legal assistance and psychological counseling for children who have been abused or exploited. Activities promoting the Children's Law and self-protection skills are also intensified through infographics and animated safety videos posted on the Youth Union's digital platforms.

It is understood that in the coming time, the Provincial Youth Council will continue to develop more suitable programs to meet the needs of children in each locality, helping them to better exercise their right to participate, especially in the digital age.

During the 2025-2026 school year, 100% of the Youth Union branches in the province organized consultations with children regarding decisions related to students in schools. Listening to children's voices is no longer just a formality but is gradually becoming a regular and substantive activity.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/lang-nghe-tieng-noi-tre-em-444909.html