Speak Up, Speak Out!

in #psychology6 years ago (edited)

I remember the educational NTA program several years back called "Speak Out". It was designed to encourage kids and young adults to speak up and tell all about issues affecting them, their community and their circle of influence. Only God knows why it was stopped. It is a well-known fact that kids speak their minds quite confidently but as they grow older they become more timid and reticent in their words and actions and begin to keep secrets, most of which could be very harmful if not attended to. Why does this happen? More often than not, the reason simply is fear. We become afraid of punishment, chastisement, criticism, ridicule, embarrassment, failure, withdrawal of love and so many others. Of course, there are some honest fears, like the fear of God or fear of stigmatization but most others are irrational, wrongly learnt and harmful to our psychological and mental health.

Many parents worry terribly about their children being afraid to speak out or report when they have been or are being molested. Such fearfulness is mostly an acknowledgment of inferiority and submission to the tormentor or perpetrator and unless it is dealt with, it will overwhelm and imprison its victim! The only way to curtail this is to deliberately raise children to be bold, courageous and to be friends with their parents. Timidity is quickly recognized in the adult society as well and is ruthlessly exploited simply because weakness in every form tempts arrogance from the oppressor. Haven't you noticed fearful people almost always get cheated? Timid kids almost always get bullied, and the timorous employee almost always has his rights denied!

You are accepted by the value you place on yourselves and so today and every day, you must resolve to be free from irrational fearfulness and speak up when you are cheated or abused or molested. So much psychological, physical, emotional (etc) damages can be averted if you'll just learn to speak out when something is wrong. Do whatever it takes to overcome shyness and timidity; read books, speak to counselors, learn from mentors, talk about your fears until you break loose from the barriers holding you back. Develop a dauntless spirit and be bold in everything that you do. Do not overdo your boldness by infringing on other people’s boundaries, but speak up for the sake of your dignity and self-esteem. Speak up! Speak out! Speak confidently!

Cheers and thanks for reading!!

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You are accepted by the value you place on yourselves

Very true ma'am, i did a show recently with the topic: "Self Esteem and i had to do some research which opened me to how true and powerful that statement is.
Thanks for the knowledge!

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Lol...noted! Thanks for this

I really loved that show
Great content ma

Awwnnnn...thanks baby girl! I used to love the show too

Nice one. I love the second paragraph. Lack of pouring out their minds and speaking out has led many kids to depression state.

Depression from continued oppression...a terrible state of mind! Thanks @simplicitytech

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Timidity is quickly recognized in the adult society as well and is ruthlessly exploited simply because weakness in every form tempts arrogance from the oppressor. Haven't you noticed fearful people almost always get cheated? Timid kids almost always get bullied, and the timorous employ...

The sad truth. And this all stems from the child's emotional background and alot ofit hasto dowith parenting. When kids aren't given the chance to speak up or make choices for themselves and learn to deal with consequences when the time is due, they become timid, andthe world doesn't have aplave for them. Notthat Iknow of.

It would do a world of good if we understand that by giving our children just the right attention, love and support that they require, it builds that self confidence in them, which would go on to help them better relate with their peers out there. By raising kids the right way today, we have a society of emotionally stable adults tomorrow.

Really glad you could relate with all these. There so many kids suffering out there and even adults too...sadly

Wow! I remember that educational programme. Chai...i don dey old o.

Speaking out saves us a lot of eventual trauma and help us in seeking the help we need. Fear is one major reason. We are often scared of how people will see us and of criticism. If i can't deal with a thing, i simple voice out.

Madam detailed!. Love this. #lovestruck

So glad you agree. Love you!

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Excellent piece! Speaking out is one halfway of solving whatever is troubling us. A problem shared they say...

However, some parents are not helping matter with their strictness towards their offsprings. It is a parental duty to understand their children so as to know what they ate passing through.

Lesson learnt, madam. And thanks for this peice.

Fantastic observation @teekingtv. Parents need to take heed indeed. Cheers

You are right if we don't speak out we will die in silent. Our words is our power, that is the reason of my username here lol. You miss some code when you pull your images, check your code properly or I can text you the code I use if you want. Thank you.

I agree @giftedwords! Thanks a lot for the code, I have edited it accordingly. Cheers

Haha, I can see that cool. I am glad that I help.

I think we must all help our society to fish out those molesters because if we wait for the parents to do that all alone, mony more children will yet be victims of molestation.

Exactly @mrxplicit! We all need to watch each other's backs and pick out the dysfunctional people in our circles of influence.

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