In today's world, parenting has become more challenging than ever. Sometimes, I think our lives when we were young were so much easier than kids today. Maybe because we grew up in a much simpler world which did not have as many opportunities or the overwhelming information as children do these days. No matter the age, the kids are more aware of what is going on around them than we ever were. Most of the times we are unsure of what information should reach them and the right manner. With that kind of pressure comes a great deal of responsibility especially for parents and we tend to become less tolerant and over protective.
Often, we tend to forget they are kids and put too many restrictions on them. We are scared of them getting hyper with a bowl of dessert, of becoming dirty by jumping in a puddle, of making too much noise..
Sometimes, I wonder if we are missing out on the fact they are kids and are supposed to act like them and involuntarily start to expect this model perfect behaviour.
Shalini.
2 comments:
yes, and every generation there will be!!! but A MOTHER WILL NEVER CHANGE, her feeling and love for the child remains same for generations and forever!!!. In today's world were women is working for long hours they are missing the child vice-versa,but we need to take time out and i think those who have grandparents have a major role. For ex: i am working and some time i have to move on official tour to different places in india and i am worried about my 2 1/2 yr daughter, but i relieved as my child is secured and gets all the love and affection from her grandparents.
I think grandparent are becoming like parents to the present childrens.
Visiting other members of the family often (in Sreelatha's case, it is grandparents) definitely helps the parents loosen up a little bit. Being outside India, some of us miss that luxury. Alone with the kids most of the time, the parents do feel the additional responsibility. And maybe that is one of the reasons of the added pressure that parents thrust on their children!
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