The Repercussions of Tagging Children as “Good” or “Bad”
People have been attaching labels to everything since time immemorial because it helps make sense of the world we live in. As such, labeling is often necessary and even serves as an effective way for people living in a society to connect with each other. However, though it’s okay to have a perception and label things or situations, what about doing the same to a young individual? What happens when we end up tagging children as “Good” or “Bad”? We, at Delhi Public School Sushant Lok, recognized among the best CBSE schools in Gurgaon, believe that unlike things or objects, our young individuals have the inherent ability to grow, develop, and change. Thus, narrowing down their talents and abilities in simply two boxes of “good” and “bad” is not only unfair to their potential but also leaves an indelible mark on their psyche for a lifetime. On that note, let us have a closer look today at the long-term repercussions of tagging children. The finality associated with labels is harmful t...