Are you always worrying about your future and how weak you are in your studies? Then stop doing so right now. For, you have got a way to show the world who you are, by being positive.

Being positive means believing that there is a better way for everything and that you can do anything. After all you have got a brain which is similar to that of the great scientist, Albert Einstein and all the other great people. It is how you develop it that matters. So, always be positive and think you can!

If you always think in terms of “I can” and “I will”, your mind will get used to it. Then your body will automatically react to what your mind dictates. And finally you’ll become great!

Try to make the maximum use of the brain you have been given. Anybody can learn in this world. Always be active and take every thing in life as a challenge!

Never waste time, for time is precious. Change yourself totally. First visualize as to who you are and what you should be like, and then change yourself for the better. Set a timetable for yourself and try to work according to it. show the world what you can do. Hurry up and don’t waste time!

What we do right now, to tackle climate change could make a huge difference to the future of our planet. By reducing the amount of greenhouse gases we release, developing new technologies and using renewable energy sources, we can help stop globle warming. In the end, it is up to all of us to protect the world we live in.

One day, hydrogen fuel that does not release any greenhouse gases may power our mode of travel. Until then, we must develop cleaner, more efficient vehicles and fuels, and above all use them.

Instead of burning fossil fuels for power, we should develop and use renewable sources of energy, such as solar and wind power that release much less greenhouse gases than fossil fuels.

We need to start this work now, as new and clean renewable energies will take time to develop. The younger generation needs a cleaner environment to grow and be healthy. The Earth must be saved for the children of tomorrow.

Many employ children as laborers or domestic aides. They are not at all concerned about the welfare and education of these innocent children who work as laborers in houses or elsewhere.

There are people who use children for various wrong purposes. Some use them as soldiers or buy them as slaves and often earn money by selling them, their bodies or labor or people. Some of these children who get caught up in such a situation have ended up on the streets because of poverty. Many poor children go from house to house looking for odd jobs to earn some money. They struggle to survive and often end op on the wrong side of life.

We know every child has the right to an education, which is free in Sri Lanka. Due to a lack of education and other opportunities, they are driven to a life of destitution. The responsibility to educate them lies with the Government as well as the parents. If action is not taken our country will be filled with not only uneducated people, but also people resorting to various crimes.

Recently there are news about people selling children illegally. Reasons for such acts are very often poverty. It is the duty of authorities not only to prevent such inhuman actions also educate society and provide relief to families in dire needs. Such moves will help prevent them from resorting to such immoral and illegal acts.

One should remember that every child, whether rich or poor enjoys doing simple things in life. Children who are employed as servants or in any other form of labor are deprived of such privilege.

When children grow up in environment where they are exposed to violence and crime, they would be easily lured into the wrong path. They would generally be compelled to resort to various bad habits such as smoking, taking drugs and other illegal activities.

Every child must have freedom of choice and be protected. On this Universal Children’s Day which is on October 1 special attention should be given to this issue. Children must be provided with food, clothing and other basic needs, most importantly an education. It is the responsibility of society to educate the younger generation and give them proper protection.

The day I achieve my ambition in the field of education I hope to set up an institution just for street children and children who are subject to hard labor and abuse. Let us focus our attention on providing a more positive future for these poor children.

We all like to be happy. So, we try to fulfill our needs to satisfy ourselves. But very often we are not satisfied with what we have. Now most of us have passed our early childhood and are reaching adulthood. In this period, especially during adolescence, our ideas and needs can change fast. Some boys and girls are likely to go on the wrong path during this time.

One of the main reasons for this, is the lack of guidance as a result of mothers going abroad for employment.

A mother plays a major role molding our lives. However, today most mothers, especially in the rural sector, go domestics and as various other works. Their main aim is to bring in an income to improve the living standards of their families. However, they must realize that their children, especially daughters need their mothers around to protect and guide them. Because, if they go astray and come into any harm, their entire lives can be ruined.

In the process of adjusting to society, a person usually gets the preliminary training from his or her family.

A well behaved person is shaped through the development of good attitudes among members of the family. When the family members’ relationships are weak, the individual develops behavior patterns that are not acceptable in society. This can hinder the progress of not only the family, but also the country.

So, mothers should think twice about their children before seeking employment abroad. If they are thinking of the welfare of their children, they should also ensure their protection. Material comforts also ensure their protection. Material comforts alone will not benefit a child’s life. The love, protection and care of a mother is more valuable to a child than money and comforts.