Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The Shift




A constant complaint from parents is that their children don’t listen to them or show interest in studies. But if we dig a little deeper, we often find that the stress and tension accumulated at the office find their way home. And who bears the brunt? The children.


This is compounded by the heavy expectations we place on them. Whatever we struggle to master at work, we want our kids to excel in effortlessly. I recall attending a parent-teacher meeting where a father of a 6-year-old requested the school to start a German language course. His reasoning? He worked for a German-based company and envisioned his son acquiring the language early to secure a future in the same firm.


Perhaps it's time to pause. Let the kids play, explore, and learn at their own pace. Childhood is a journey, not a sprint toward adult goals.


Quiz time: why does the painting appear incomplete with the color spillage?

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