Girls' education is very important in today's scenario. Girls should be encouraged to continue their education and not become dropouts.

An educated girl becomes a guide. We should teache students valuable lessons and provides counselling on important topics. We should explains about good touch and bad touch, and how to stay safe during emergencies. We should teach them to carry safety tools like safety pins or whistles and to use when it is necessary . Girls should not to go out alone or at odd times, and never to allow anyone to touch their private parts.

Girls should also be taught about personal hygiene. This includes taking a bath daily, brushing teeth, keeping the body clean, wearing washed clothes, and avoiding tight clothes. They should learn how to take care of their bodies.

Awareness should be given about the menstrual cycle. If a girl faces any problem, she should be guided to talk to a teacher. The teacher can then guide them to consult a doctor. Girls should be asked to mark their dates on a calendar for reference and to observe any changes in their body.

They should be advised to take iron tablets and albendazole deworming tablets regularly and on time, without refusing. They should be encouraged to eat a balanced diet and not waste vegetables. This helps them stay healthy, balanced and safe.

They should also be gently taught about sanitary napkins: how to use them and how to dispose them properly.

Finally, girls should be guided on whom to talk to, what to talk about, and when to talk. They should be told not to allow any male member near them without a genuine reason. They should be aware that strangers are dangerous. Their family should have an updated code word to use in case of emergency.

Girls should be aware of their address, phone number and other details. Always they should have this with them. They should always inform their parents where they are going and when they will come . They should have good relationship with elders and teachers. Parents should spend enough time with their children to share their emotions, thoughts and feelings. They should tell what is right and wrong , good and bad. If they commit any mistake unknowingly they should not be punished immediately, they must be given good counselling.

Don't blame , or find fault , insted find remedy and solution for any problem. They are sensitive, fragile and tender and weak. We have to handle them care. We know they are mentally and spiritually strong. We have to encourage and support them in all ways. We can motivate them to achieve great things. We should encourage them to have good constructive hobbies but not let them addicted to social media or screens . If we take care of these girls will travel in a right path.

(D. BRINDA, Teacher, creative writers, GHS Melpattampakkam, Cuddalore dist)