Allow children to be quiet and intelligent.

I didn’t talk much in class when I was younger.
I preferred to ponder before speaking.I preferred listening to raising my hand.
But you know what?Teachers believed I wasn’t listening.They would occasionally even call me to “wake me up.”
I was already wide awake — just thinking, to be honest.

Quiet Doesn’t Mean Lazy

Let’s be honest.Not every child aspires to be the most vocal person in the room.Some children prefer to be quiet.
They like to write, read, and draw.They use their minds to solve problems.They silently generate big ideas.
That does not diminish their intelligence.It helps them concentrate.

The Loud Ones Aren’t Always Right

There was a classmate of mine who was constantly talking.He responded to all enquiries.He sounded assured.
Sometimes, though, he was merely speculating.
And the silent child in the corner?Her response was correct.She simply didn’t say it aloud.

We Shouldn’t Force Loud

Some teachers think that if a child is quiet, it means they don’t care.
It’s not true.Quieter kids might be more worried.
They record everything.They hold onto small details.They ask interesting questions, but they don’t say them out loud.

Final Thought

Being loud is not a sign of intelligence.And silence does not mean that you are lost.
So the next time you see a child sitting quietly, don’t ask them, “Why aren’t you talking?”
Asking “what are you thinking?” is a smart move.You might be surprised by the response.
Allow children to be quiet and intelligent. Because the brightest minds whisper sometimes.