Selasa, 18 Desember 2012

Children Can Heal Through The Power Of Art

By Natasha Moore


There are many children in the world who come from broken homes. These teens may find themselves roaming the streets at all hours of the day and night looking for something that might give them satisfaction. Since many of these teens are are very angry, they might find satisfaction in doing bad things that can have a very negative affect on their lives. There are some people who are working to provide alternatives to these youths in how they express themselves. The activists are developing programs in schools and community centers where a child can see themselves differently through the power of art.

These programs generally focus on young people between the age of twelve and eighteen. They are considered as at risk youth because they usually come from broken homes that offer little love and guidance. Many of these youngsters turn to the streets to find acceptance. Many of them will engage in behavior that might have a damaging affect on their lives.

These children can be located at a few places that average teens never see. The juvenile court system is filled with people having trouble dealing with their lives. Some of them have been placed in foster homes instead of with their real families. There are alternative schools where these teens will be assigned because they do not get along well with others in regular schools.

Some activists believe that if these children are given alternatives to their destructive behavior they might be able to recognize that they can make good decisions. The activists want the teens to be able to let people know and feel their anger without actually being angry.

When most people are creating art they are revealing a part of their soul. A person is allowing others to see a part of them that they may have always kept hidden. Through this form of expression they can release some of the turmoil that might be bothering them.

A child can use a couple of different methods to express themselves. Some children use a paint brush to show the secrets in their soul. Others may pick up a pen and author a play that lets others know how they are feeling. There are many paths one can choose to battle the demons inside them.

There are professional artists who are involved in programs like these. They are able to teach a child the skills she needs to create the image she wants revealed. These professionals should be able to relate to the trials and tribulations these a child might be facing. The relationship that can be built among the participants can be a catalyst for positive change.

There are many troubled teens walking the streets of practically every town and city in the world. These teens may have come from homes where there is little love or comfort. The children can become angry and do bad things that can have a lasting affect on their life. Some people have formed programs aimed at helping the children change their lives by using the power of art.




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