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75 Years of Independence- Here’s How To Get Your Child Informed About India’s Glorious Freedom Struggle

Jul 13, 2022 | Education, Lifestyle | 0 Comments | 214

As Indians, the 15th of August is a special and proud day for all of us. It is the pride that is passed down to us over generations, and this feeling brings us closer and connected to each other as we share our glorious past. 75 years of Indian Independence is truly a benchmark and children, especially our young ones should be made aware of the sacrifices and struggles of our freedom fighters who brought each of us the freedom we enjoy every day. In an increasingly globalized world, where kids are online at a young age, exposed to different cultures and languages online, it is easy for them to not be aware of our rich cultural history. 

As parents, we have a unique and diverse set of roles. Not only do we serve as primary guardians and protectors of our children, but we also serve as a vessel for transmitting culture and traditional values. In a world, where a globalized culture is so predominant, it is easy for children to forget their individuality and history. So this independence day, talk to your kids about India’s freedom struggle, the perils of colonization, and the remarkable uphill battle that our glorious freedom fighters fought to bring us this life of freedom and equality. 

Some of us may not know the right tools and conversation points to keep the young ones engaged and interested, so this article is just for you! 

First, remember that your child is just a young person, so do not expect them to be interested and attentive if you roll out a gigantic history book and start narrating. Make sure that the content is tailored towards their understanding. Your best bet would be to play informative movies like this animated short on one of our prolific heroes- Bhagat Singh. Make the discussion interactive and make sure that you are taking enough breaks in between to answer your child’s questions and doubts! 

Second, know that there is no right way to make your child aware of the Independence Struggle. Every child has a different style of learning, so make sure you acknowledge that before you plan something. Instead of hosting a movie night or play session, you can also plan a trip to some of the historic Independence Movement memorials and take a trip down history, actually seeing the monuments and memorials laid down for our freedom fighters. It can be a trip to the peaceful Sabarmati Ashram, the solemn Shaheed Minar, or the India Gate in Delhi. 

Third, children learn better with others! Host a session with your child’s friends and make it crafty and fun for them. You can ask them to build a scrapbook of the most influential freedom fighter in their opinion, and ask them to give a presentation on that with their friends! 

Fourth, take your child to see a light and sound show! Trust us, this is one of the ways your child will be invested in our history in the most immersive experience. Children learn better when they use multiple senses, and this show incorporates invigorating audio and an informative narrative about our glorious independence struggle. 

Finally, open up to your child about what Independence Day means to you. Take them down memory lane, and trace your ancestors and their stories when they lived through the Independence Struggle. If you have grandparents, and great-grandparents alive, take this time to bond with them and involve them to share their experiences as they lived through such tumultuous times.