Aaqib Magray
Budgam 11 Aug【KNZ】:Students from various schools were walking in line with their respective teachers in groups in the beautiful valley of Yousmarg in Central Kashmir’s Budgam District. Though It seemed very pleasant, but something was baring in my mind that hurted my mind badly.
They where having their joys but something like a ‘Joy with Freedom’ was missing somewhere in those lines.The whole class was nod in solemn agreement and you can almost see the lightbulbs turn on.
So the need for quiet is fairly obvious to me. Walking in a line, less obvious. Why do I insist on it? For one thing, a line helps kids keep themselves from talking when it’s disruptive to do so. A line makes it easier for kids to exert self-control and be respectful of the classes who are trying to learn. Lines also make it easier for classes to pass one another in the hallway.
Walking in quiet lines is unnatural, yes, and it’s not a skill that’s very useful outside of the school environment.
Seeing these kids in the lines their faces were clearly telling some stories, something was missing from their Joy.
That’s one reason why it’s hard for kids to do–and also why it’s so important for teachers to be understanding and patient with wiggly little bodies who need to bee-bop down the hall.
But calm, orderly lines are a necessity when large groups of kids need to move simultaneously down echo-y hallways. Everything that happens in school won’t perfectly reflect life outside of school, but if we can help kids understand the reason for our expectations, the results will benefit everyone.KNZ
