After reading the article children in society, it really led me to reflect on children’s role in society and lead me to wonder why we don’t prioritize them. Children like all humans, play an important role in society. They partake in several activities with other children and attend school and daycare on daily basis. They interact with other children and adults and play an important role in the microsystem. I feel that although children mainly learn social behaviours through adults and peers and experiences, we as adults can also learn socially through them as they remind us of the basics and the purity that children provide us with. Children also remind adults of the basics in life and to stop, be present and enjoy life’s little moments. I feel that children bring adults together on a social level and enhance that sense of community around them. As children are the future, I feel that their development and needs are highly important in society. I feel as if sometimes they are overlooked and undervalued however they are the ones who will be leaders in the future. I feel that the best way to prioritize their needs is to completely understand their developmental stages and target their needs as children. In addition, talking and observing children and asking their perspectives is a great way to show value of their role in society. I feel that children should have more say in the activities they partake in and have a loud voice of their own. We need to stop and listen to what they have to say and fulfil their wants and wishes. Their opinions matter and by getting their consent in what they do will help grow their independence and self-confidence which will lead them to have a strong secure foundation for the rest of their lives. I feel that one of the main reasons children are not a priority is because they do no contribute financially to society. They are not working or paying taxes therefore not feeding the economy. It’s sad to think that our society is so money hungry, but if we put emphasis on the development and well-being of the children in society, it will lead to a better future and society all together. So let’s start listening to the kids and putting their needs and wants on the top of our priority lists! :)