Christian Aids to Children

Christian Children in City Slums

Children in the third world countries which Sri Lanka belongs to can be categorized into three classes. The Upper(8%0), middle (30%), and lower class(62%). Poorest of the poor is netted in the lower class where sufficient food,clothing,education and health care is scarce.It is not their fault.But inequality that prevails in income levels in each category.
This is specific in City Slums and to some extend in the rural areas where earning capacity of family unit is very low.At times there is no bread winner in the family.Earnings is by finding odd jobs daily.There is no permanent source of income in the family.



Guide the Children in Right Direction

As true followers of Christ it is our bounden duty to help and support these children of God to lead a spiritual life and become worthy citizens to society.We may help these children through their parents.If parents are not there children can be attached to an Orphanage and assist Rev. Sisters running the home.
Children should be Baptized and brought up in Christian environment.
It is easy to mauled the children at their tender age.

Christian Children in Pre-School Education

Spiritual and Academic Development in the Child

This is the first occasion that child interact with outside world for long hours.Children at this age are inquisitive,observant and follow others behaviour.Apart from home, child's character building commence from the class room.
Teacher should under take both spiritual and academic development in the child.
We note that children coming from lower income group are neglected by parents due to economic whores. Teacher should understand this situation and should pay special attention to this category of children unless otherwise they may unknowingly build up a grudge against other children and the society from the beginning.This is where religion comes to play.By giving love and affection to these neglected children the teacher can rekindle their happy childhood.
Teacher should observe their food, clothing and health and should not be allowed to corner these children by others.
Financial assistance should be given to these families.