“I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions.” ― Zora Neale Hurston
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Ayo Sogunro — What to teach the children
We should teach the children History, because we cannot determine our destinations if we do not know our origins. We should teach children what we know of history and not what we wish it were.
We should teach them not just our personal history but also the history of all humanity: because everyone’s story matters and we can learn even more from the journeys of others.
We should teach the children to value the sufferings and pains of the past so that they do not repeat the causes of damage; to value the sacrifice and strength of those who laboured — so that we do not nullify their efforts.
We should teach children not to fear the past. The past never changes and acceptance of the past does not diminish the present.
Read more: https://ayosogunro.com/2017/03/19/what-to-teach-the-children-by-ayo-sogunro/