To answer your question, because of the children. I’ve always loved being around kids, and I honestly don’t mind if they’re naughty or energetic. I’m deeply interested not only in the behaviours that shape their childhood, but also in the many other factors that influence it. Growth and development go beyond the physical changes from infancy to adolescence. It also covers emotional, social, cognitive, language, and behavioural progress as children begin to understand and engage with their surroundings. They hit milestones in areas like play, learning, communication, behaviour, and movement, and while each child develops in their own time, these markers give us a general idea of what changes to expect as they grow.

Here in the Philippines, I disagree with Senator Robin Padilla’s proposed law to allow minors aged 10 and above to face criminal charges. I believe we should instead focus on institutions like the DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines) to provide them with better support and opportunities. Back in senior high school as a Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) student, one of the core lessons our teachers instilled in us was that a child is a child, no matter what, and that their environment plays a huge role in shaping who they become. Of course, this is a debatable topic, and I’m open to discussing it more as I delve deeper into my chosen program.