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The last issue of wknd. coincided with the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, which is all about giving, sharing and loving. And what better representative of this than the karmic bond between children and parents (12 Parenting Tips… From the Young Ones, June 19)? The insightful read proved that there is no single answer to the parental conundrum on the best way to raise kids.
When I reminisce about my own childhood and my parents’ struggles — their jobs, daily chores targeted at basic needs and survival, and sacrifices to ensure a safe and healthy future for their kids — I realise that amidst all the chaos, the sensitivity and patience to discuss kids’ concerns was hugely impaired. Times have changed a lot and, today, my kids belong to a generation whose parents (i.e. us) have been blessed with safe and healthy lifestyles, with comparatively fewer struggles for basic needs — courtesy our own parents... Once basic needs are met, it’s easier for kids to acquire a mindset that’s mature and aware. They don’t like to be pushovers; they want their voices to be heard. They are not ‘rebellious’, but firm in the understanding that ‘respect commands respect’.
As parents, we need to accept the fact that learning can happen at any age and from anyone. In fact, the amount of learning that happens consciously or subconsciously from kids is immense. One just needs to have the patience to listen carefully, absorb the cues, and decode what is largely an unstructured form of curriculum coming our way.
We’re certainly blessed to be parents to kids who are giving us the opportunity to be better human beings by teaching us constantly. So let’s listen, act and learn — and spread some love and care this Ramadan.
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