From the time children are little we start making stories about them. ‘She has a mind of her own’, ‘He isn’t that intelligent but he tries.’ These narratives are like garments we weave out for them. The interesting thing is that the children learn to describe themselves and others start describing them according to these stories.
Imagine is about how the teachers can build that connect and help build richer stories for each child. It is about a deep commitment to make sure that no child is left invisible, and it is about spreading these rich stories far and wide.
About the Author
Shelja Sen is a child and adolescent psychologist and family therapist. She has co-founded Children First, an institute for child and adolescent mental health and she also practises there. She holds workshops and writes regular columns on parenting for Indian parents.