Peace Education Through the HWPL International Webinar: What Needs to Change in Children’s Education
When I watch how my child spends the day, I sometimes can’t help but think… 'Kids these days are so busy…' Between after-school classes, homework, and time on their phones, the day just flies by. Then I suddenly find myself wondering, “Is it really okay for them to grow up like this?” A few days ago, while I was having similar thoughts, I came across an article about education. It was about HWPL hosting an international webinar on peace education for the future generation. I didn’t expect much at first, but as I read on, it made me think more deeply. The webinar was conducted on Zoom, with around 100 educators and citizens from eight countries, including Korea, participating. It was a space where people openly shared the education challenges their countries are facing, and the issues didn’t feel unfamiliar to me. Topics like cyberbullying and media overuse were discussed. Honestly, these are concerns many of us have at home. I’m sure many of us have, at some point, worried abou...