👧👦 Talk Boosters – Topic 40: 🎙️ Topic: “Why Should We Learn to Forgive Others?”
🗣️ Talk Boosters – Topic: “Why Should We Learn to Forgive Others?”
🧑🏫 Instructions for Students:
Speak for 3–5 minutes sharing your thoughts and real-life experiences. Be open and clear. Try to include examples from your personal life, school, or family situations.
💬 Try using phrases like:
👉 I think..., In my opinion..., From my experience..., I believe..., The reason is..., That’s why I feel..., It helps because...
🎯 Focus on using:
✅ Simple present tense
✅ Cause-effect connectors (because, so, that’s why)
✅ Emotional language (feel hurt, feel better, peaceful, angry, sorry)
🗣️ Sample Speech Starter:
Hello everyone,
Today, I’d like to talk about something we all go through in life — forgiving others.
In my opinion, we should learn to forgive others because it helps us feel better and more peaceful inside. From my experience, when I forgive someone who hurt me, I feel free and less stressed. Holding anger in our hearts only makes things worse.
For example, once a friend of mine broke a promise, and I was really upset. But after we talked and I forgave him, we became close again. That’s when I understood how powerful forgiveness can be. It saves relationships.
Forgiving doesn’t mean we forget everything or accept bad behavior. But it means we choose not to carry pain forever. It makes us stronger, kinder, and more understanding.
That’s why I believe learning to forgive is important for a happy life.
Thank you.
❓ Follow-up Questions:
1️⃣ Have you ever forgiven someone who hurt you? What happened?
2️⃣ Why do some people find it hard to forgive?
3️⃣ Do you think forgiving someone means you have to trust them again?
4️⃣ How do you feel when someone forgives you?
5️⃣ What happens when people don’t forgive each other?
6️⃣ Can forgiving others improve your mental health?
7️⃣ Do you think forgiveness is a sign of strength or weakness? Why?
8️⃣ How can we teach children to forgive from a young age?
9️⃣ Is it harder to forgive friends or family? Why?
🔟 What role does apology play in forgiveness?
🔄 Additional Follow-up Questions:
1️⃣ Do you think forgiveness is more important in family or in friendships?
2️⃣ Can forgiveness bring people closer? Give an example.
3️⃣ What are some ways to express forgiveness without words?
4️⃣ Do movies or stories teach us about forgiveness? Can you name one?
5️⃣ Is it possible to forgive but not forget? Explain.
6️⃣ How can holding a grudge affect your daily life?
7️⃣ What are some situations where forgiveness is especially difficult?
8️⃣ Can you think of a leader or famous person who taught about forgiveness?
9️⃣ Should schools teach students about emotional health and forgiveness?
🔟 What advice would you give to someone who finds it hard to forgive?
SAMPLE 1/1
Today, I would like to speak about something very important in our daily life: Why should we learn to forgive others?
I come from a village near Bathery, where people live close to each other — which means misunderstandings also happen easily. In my opinion, forgiveness is one of the best ways to keep relationships strong and hearts light. We all make mistakes, and we all need forgiveness at some point.
From my experience, forgiving someone doesn’t make you weak — it actually shows your strength. Last year, one of my close friends said something that really hurt me. I didn’t talk to him for many days. But later, I realised that carrying that anger was hurting me more than helping. When I forgave him, I felt peaceful and free. We talked again and our friendship became stronger.
Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting everything. It means we choose not to carry hate. Sometimes, people hurt us without knowing. If we keep thinking about it, we will be sad or angry all the time. That’s why I believe forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves, not just to others.
I have learned a lot from my grandparents about this. My grandfather always says, “നമ്മൾ മറ്റുള്ളവരെ ക്ഷമിച്ചാൽ നമ്മുടെ മനസ്സാണ് ശാന്തമാകുന്നത്” — when we forgive others, it’s our mind that becomes peaceful. I think that’s true. Anger only burns inside us. Forgiveness cools it down.
Of course, it’s not always easy. There are times when we feel truly hurt, and it takes time to heal. But still, I believe forgiveness is the best medicine. Whether it is a fight with siblings, a mistake by a friend, or even harsh words from someone — if we can forgive, we grow emotionally.
I’ve seen that forgiveness also helps in families. In my home, if we make a mistake, my parents may get angry — but they never hold a grudge. They forgive quickly and teach us to say “sorry” honestly. This habit has helped me in school and with friends too.
I also think schools should teach about emotional values like forgiveness. It should be part of life lessons. We learn maths and science, but we also need to learn how to deal with pain, anger, and healing. Forgiveness is part of that emotional education.
Once during a group project, a classmate blamed me for a mistake I didn’t do. I was so upset. But instead of fighting, I kept calm and gave it time. Later, she came and said sorry. I forgave her — and from that day, we became better friends. That’s when I understood how powerful forgiveness can be.
In conclusion, I believe we should all learn to forgive — not just for others, but for our own peace. It helps us grow as kind, mature people. Life becomes lighter and happier when we learn to let go and move on.
Thank you for listening. ”