Unpolished Jewels

'Students are jewels'. These are words spoken by one of the teachers I met recently. Up to now these words resound to my brain. I pondered and searched my heart. Slowly it sank into my head... gradually I convinced myself. Indeed they are. After all, each child is a precious gift from above endowed with much potential.

With this thought, let's consider our role. Our role as adults is to mold and polish such jewels so that they shine priceless as they grow. But what if we fail to rub-off their rough edges? What if when we are torn between 'protecting' some rights and correcting misbehavior we close our eyes and choose that which is less messy? When we let mischief go without correction and reprimand, we fail to do our role as refiners of these unpolished jewels.

Some may say 'we cannot play God'. But I did not suggest that we make them perfect. I only want to call on parents, educators, school administrators, and loving and caring adults to enforce corrective and disciplinary measures when necessary to mold our children to become equally caring and respectful member of the human race. Let's discipline them in such a way that we bring out the best in them. Let's constantly help them to shed-off unacceptable behavior. For no amount of treasures can buy a man some dignity, honor and integrity. They are priceless qualities brought about by proper discipline.

"Diamonds that have poor to extremely poor polish are less brilliant." anonymous