The formative years of our childhood and teenage years set the grounds to our character. These years mostly revolve around yearning for societal acceptance which, in return, directly influences our self confidence. The battle between “fitting in” and self confidence is almost universal to all preteens and teens, and it is more so more difficult for orphans who are particularly marginalized from society making it harder for them to seamlessly integrate within society. The bases of our character are influenced by several factors including external factors like peers, parents, school as well as internal factors including self-love, acceptance, and identity. In an article about “Factors Affecting a Child’s Personality”, writer Nimra Shehzadi states that “Schooling plays an important role in the development of personality…Children develop a sense of self-esteem and individuality, comparing with their peers.” To understand the importance of personality development amongst orphans, we need to formally define who is an orphan. According to the UNICEF and UNAID, an orphan or vulnerable child is “a child under the age of 18 whose mother, father, both parents, or a primary caregiver has died, and who is in need of care…
Egypt’s Orphaned Youth: How the Stigma in Schools Affect’s Their Character Development
February 21, 2019
