By Moshood Farida
Punctuality is a valuable trait that can significantly impact a student’s personal and academic growth. Punctuality can be considered as an etiquette that encourages us to be on time as promised. It is a trait that encourages us to reach a place on time and to uphold our commitments to someone. It enables us and others to acknowledge the essence and value of time.
Showing punctuality is a great sign that depicts how serious you are in what you do. Whether it is a casual or professional meeting, being right on time shows how important time is for you and how you give importance to others’ time. A punctual and disciplined student always gets respect and social acceptance in school and in society. They are admired by their parents and teachers.
A student who is punctual always gets success in his studies. In school time, punctuality ensures that you will arrive at class on time and so will not miss any part of the lesson.
Punctuality during the school life will also help you to manage your working and personal life. Being punctual as a student, you’ll find it easier to get your work done on time and thus get success in your career as well. A punctual person is also honest. It is a virtue that cannot be easily found these days. We need to understand how important it is to be punctual in every aspect of life.
Moreover, William Shakespeare famously said, ‘Better three hours soon than a minute late’. Thus, implying that one would rather be early than late. The importance of punctuality, if taught to children, will help them in the long run.
From self-confidence to better preparedness on the academic front, punctuality assists students to develop effective time management skills. By being punctual, they learn how to prioritise tasks, set reasonable objectives, and allocate time efficiently, which helps their overall efficiency.
In a nutshell, punctuality is a beautiful trait we need to develop in order to give more importance to time.
Farida is of Asha International Model School, Kano
