Through The Eyes of Angels 👼
Our world has taken a huge hit! Its effects have reached every mortal soul on Earth. Some have not survived, others are fighting its battles and it seems more and more each day this toxic plague shows its ugly head in another corner of the globe.
This plague is better known as the Coronavirus or Covid-19. When it strikes its victims it mutates into many different forms by attacking the weakest parts of the human body. So far children under the age of 10-14 are less likely to become infected. However babies as young as two years old can also contract the disease some of which are called carriers and they can easily infect others without showing symptoms.
Doctors at Children’s Hospital’s in the U.S. and the U.K. noted a condition called (MIS-C.) Multisystem Inflamatory Syndrome. The symptoms are milder however this happening with children bares watching.
Since March 1st many children have experienced both their parents being home. Many parents were learning new ways to work out of their home. This has been especially favorable for children allowing them lots of undivided attention, security and affection.
Lockdown conditions worldwide lasted for several months and the children got used to this favorable way of life. So much so that they loved the whole concept of being a family together all the time. Children began helping around the home doing domestic chores and becoming more well behaved. Unconditional love was being shared on a consistent daily basis and the children knew something was different. Older children were told about the seriousness of the pandemic however the babies knew by instinct their was a whole lot of love around them.
I have a daughter who resides in Madrid, Spain. Since the pandemic WhatsApp has been our only source of communication. My daughter has two boys. One little man just turned two and the other is a newborn, born on July 29th during the height of Covid.
As a grandmother I’ve watch my grandson attend daycare at five months old at a private school where my daughter teaches. Within just three moths he contacted bronchitis and was sick with it long term, finally my daughter had to stay home and take an early maternity leave so he could heal properly and recuperate.
I have watched the difference between him being a product of daycare at an early age versus staying home with both parents. He hasn’t gotten sick since. I also observed them both working together through this lockdown organized, systematic and happy cooking, cleaning, and one designated buyer for food. I also observed my oldest grandson behaving well when his father was home.
Life and family living went back in time and there was a substantial difference. When a pandemic of this nature hits masses of people they are forced to make changes leading to necessary life reviews. A reassessment and revelation takes place and usually for the better. The old fashion ways of upbringing were being practiced so much so that the parents didn’t even understand this altered way of life. Some parents actually sought counseling more then the children due to the loss of their jobs and income.
These children as little as six were advising people that were not wearing masks to wear masks, the smaller toddlers were aware of painted lines on the roadways and sidewalks as to whether it was safe to walk over the line or stop. Their keen observance and inner instincts caused them to be vigilant, aware and cautious of their actions as it could mean danger. They intuitively knew by covering their nose and mouth wearing a mask meant protection. Seeing their loved ones continue to wear masks meant it was needed and a new way of life. As resilient as children are they somehow knew things around them were different.
This pandemic will have a profound affect on all children, adolescents, and young people of this generation. Some of their experiences have been traumatic and without the power of reason imprinted in their subconscious. The outcome and results of this pandemic may not surface right away in some of these children especially if it was trauma related. The way in which parents and teachers handle this crisis makes all the difference in the world. If they handle it practically with ease and intelligence the children will in not be afraid and accept the circumstances. However, if it becomes a big deal and they are adamant, angry, disagreeable, obstinate and impatient this will rub off on the children in a negative way. Children and adolescents are watching their parents and all adults closely observing how they are handling this pandemic as actions speak louder than words. May they not suffer in any way because of how we handle handle this pandemic crisis.
In Madrid and other European countries I had the rare pleasure of watching people precisely at 8:00 pm open their windows and clap and sing phrases. I watched my grandson get so excited with joy watching and clapping as this ritual lasted for ninety days straight. As horrible as it was and still is, children have a wonderful way of making everything seem happy and bright.
The perspective from the eyes of a child is magical. We should pause and learn from them - they are little angels put on Earth to teach us. Their little souls are pure at heart and the wisdom of the ages speaks within their eyes...👼
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