The importance of listening to minority groups especially street children

Abstract

The voices of minority groups have been ignored for too long! Who are they? Why and how should we listen to them? It is important to listen to each person's voice carefully and considerately; especially those belonging to minority groups. This article summarizes and analyzes recently published literature on street children and therefore is not new field research. But published research undoubtedly shows that there is a lack of information that minority groups, especially street children, can listen to. It is important for everyone, especially professionals and policymakers, to pay special attention and consider the voices of these children; especially when they formulate policies related to their growth and development. Listening is necessary to try to understand life and the different points of view of these children. Although this is difficult and demanding, it is highly recommended that professionals, policy makers, and all citizens, pay attention to the voices of these children to bring about meaningful and productive change because listening helps to better identify needs, feelings, goals, and objectives. ideals and vision of minority groups. Listening also facilitates the community to gain a better and clearer understanding of the mindset of street children regarding various issues, especially the social, moral, ethical and educational fields and how this affects them. Most importantly, listening can provide assistance in the formulation of recommendations and implementation of various programs. Listening will better inform government and non-government agencies that often create programs without input from the people for whom the programs are intended.