Vietnam: What are the typical sample letters about inheriting a world where children may be themselves, listened to, and respected for the 53rd UPU International Letter-Writing Competition in 2024?

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Hi guys – our future generation!

I write this letter, as tears flow. I just had a heated argument with my parents. The emotion was terrible. Dear friend, in the future world will you be in the same situation as me?

I'm 14 years old—an age I know isn't old enough, but I'm not too young. But in the eyes of my parents, I was always a little girl who needed to be surrounded and protected.

Since childhood, I have always had to live by the choices and decisions of my parents from small things to big things. I know my parents will always make the best choices for me. However, the best thing is in my parents' minds, not in my thoughts.

Many times, I would say, "I like A, B," but my parents didn't care. My parents always say, "You must be like this... that.... Mom and Dad have done their research." And just like that, I follow other people's choices. I never decided for myself. From choosing clothes, and extracurricular subjects to bigger things like this school, that school or making friends... My parents intervened, correcting all my behaviors.

I know parents who don't want their children to be successful and happy, but sometimes that desire inadvertently creates preconceived thoughts that impose steps on their child's life.

That envelope suffocated me. Many times I tried to get out, to do things of my own choice but in return for my mother's torment. Yelling at me, my mother cried, scolded me for not knowing how to love her, and then: "Fish don't eat salted eel/I don't listen to my parents a hundred ways I'm spoiled".... The family atmosphere was extremely heavy. I finally compromised. In turn, I became even more closed, more withdrawn. I live in my own world, with little communication, sharing with my family.

Through conversation, I also know many of you who are in the same situation as me. I believe that there are still many people who are subject to parental restraints in study or in daily life. We also went to school, read books, accessed information through the internet... We have the knowledge — though not so much — to make decisions and choices for ourselves. We want to be ourselves, do what we love and take responsibility for those actions and choices. I don't want to live with my mother's dreams and wishes. At that point, I was a copy of my parents, no longer myself.

In 2024, the UPU international letter-writing competition has the theme: "At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit".

As soon as I read this thread, I felt so empathetic. I am writing this letter, to share my mood, to express my wishes and those of many others.

I hope in the future you will inherit a world that respects children. There children can unleash their creativity, voice their dreams and opinions. There children live as they are. That wouldn't be fanciful, don't you think?

As soon as I write this letter, I think I will change, make my wish come true starting now. I will talk to my parents again, hoping my sincerity will be absorbed by adults tonight.

Best regards!

[Your name]

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Hi guys – our future generation!

At the time I write this letter, the world is in 2024, in association with the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union (1874-2024).

When I learned that the organization launched the UPU International Letter Writing Competition with the theme "Tell the world you hope future generations will inherit", I was excited to participate to convey my wishes to you for the future.

And what I most desire is that you inherit the world where children's opinions are heard.

You know, kids can discover and implement many effective, creative solutions. Therefore, children's voices need to be recognized and respected by parents and communities. That helps create a healthy environment, making children psychologically confident to develop comprehensively, and promote their qualities and abilities.

But, you know, in the world where I live, there are many cases where children are not respected, imposed by their parents, not allowed to express their interests and views. Many students are pressured by their parents to study to fulfill their own dreams without regard for their children's abilities or interests.

Many parents do not allow children to express their wishes or opinions about certain things. They frequently end the story in imposing shouts or words. The difference in perception, opinion and psychology of parents and children if they cannot find a common voice, it is easy for children to be afraid to communicate, close their souls, and do not want to share with their parents.

Due to busyness, many parents do not spend time communicating, interacting, playing with their children, listening to them. From little or no listening, gradually you will not understand you, do not know what you think, want and do. From there, it leads to the difficulty for parents to share with their children, making them lost, having deviant thoughts and psychology, easily leading to negative behaviors.

Children are the happiness of the family, and the future of the country. Therefore, children need to receive special attention and care from their families, schools and society.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes a number of important contents: Children have the right to freely express their opinions; States Parties shall ensure that the child is capable of forming his or her own views, is free to express those views on all matters affecting the child and that the views of the child are given due importance, corresponding to the age and maturity level of the children.

In fact, many parents love and pamper their children but have not respected and listened to their opinions and aspirations.

Not only taking care of material things, but parents also need to pay attention and take care of their children's spiritual life. Always be there when your child needs you, always listen when your child shares, and don't rush to judge your child's actions or impose your authority.

Children need to be able to speak up, express their views. I urge parents as well as the community to raise awareness about children's rights and respect children's voices.

I firmly believe that, when you read this, the world has become better and more humane. In particular, children's cultural, spiritual, entertainment and social communication environment are increasingly rich and diverse. In particular, all voices and aspirations of children are heard and respected.

Finally, I hope that love and sharing have become core of your society. Every action and decision is based on understanding, consensus, and respecting each other with all heart and soul.

Best regards!

[Your name]

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Hi guys – our future generation!

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes: Children have the right to freely express their opinions; States Parties shall ensure that children have the right to freely express such views. That is, whether in society or in the family, children's voices still need to be respected and properly recognized.

However, in our world, many parents, many families lack listening, even respecting their children's opinions. In important matters where decisions must be made, children's aspirations and opinions are often overlooked by parents. It's not uncommon, my brother was a victim of this problem. The story also takes place in the year.

Since childhood, my brother was fond of numbers and wanted to work in the field of economics and finance. However, his wishes were strictly forbidden by his parents, instead, his parents directed him to enter the medical field according to family tradition. Under the pressure, hope and investment of my parents, after graduating from high school, my brother also entered a medical university...

But as a result, after 1 year of enrollment, my brother was so stressed that he had to go to psychological treatment. I once heard him burst into tears during a conversation with his parents. "That time, it wasn't an argument," my brother said wistfully. I overheard him talking about being afraid of blood, haunting the emergency siren even in his sleep. As a result, he was depressed and his academic performance was poor. Seeing what happened to my brother psychologically, my parents also gradually realized something, but perhaps belatedly.

In the end, my brother had to quit school after a short year and planned to study for another major in the following years. My problem is that a very small aspect of the story of children's voices is being overlooked. I wonder, even when it comes to the individual, I don't have the right to decide where to go out into society, where is the voice of children going?

Currently, there are many organizations and programs standing out with the desire to protect and enhance the role of children's voices and opinions. Typical of which can be mentioned are the sessions of the National Children's Congress of Korea. This is a practical legislative experience based on issues of concern to the community, from which children give their opinions and solutions to the community.

This activity helps children develop the qualities of citizenship in a democracy and the ability to become future leaders by providing opportunities for children to experience democracy through the process of recognizing issues of public concern and sharing ideas with the community. This is also a way to promote children's right to participate in politics, making them citizens of a healthy democratic society.

Hopefully, with more practical activities and models on children's rights, the voices of future generations will be heard more and more important.

But first, every family, especially parents, should take the time to listen to their children. Allow your child to express their opinions and express confidence in their thoughts. I hope that in the future, all of us, regardless of our age, will be able to live in a healthy democratic environment. There, everyone's voice is respected and heard.

Best regards!

[Your name]