Youth Bureau Director's Reflection for June 2020

During the pandemic, children and youth are trying to adjust to a new academic and social reality. At the same time, they are dealing with the anxiety of being separated from many of the caring adults on whom they usually rely for support and advice, including teachers, coaches, and community members.

Some students find it hard to stay motivated to learn remotely and miss in-person interaction with their teachers and peers.

Others struggle with the lack of routine and structure, finding themselves bored and frustrated.

As adults, let us not forget that we have always been their role models and support. Let us remember to continue to show positive examples as we individually and as a community deal with and adjust to this challenging time.

Let us not forget that their classroom has always been beyond the school structure and we are all called to be their teachers.

I leave with you this question to reflectively answer individually and as a community: “What lessons are we teaching our children and youth?”