Thursday, June 11, 2009
A LESSON FROM KIDZ ZONE
Hello world,hope all of you,my dear visitors,are smiling, and raring to go,in whichever direction you have chosen?Well, heres something for all parents,young,or old,grandparents,and all elders in general.The more time I spend with my grandchildren,ages ranging from two to sixteen,I am filled with wonder, at their tremendous capabilities,their cool attitude,their knowledge about most things,and the ease with which they blend into their fast paced world.They are my constant learning experience,and I watch,study,and try to pick up things from them, at every step.Why then ,do adults always dismiss children, as helpless,silly,or poor things,who don't know anything,and must be tutored,handheld,guided,and goaded, every step of their way?I think its time, all elders, sit up and learn some important lessons, from the children around.And the first steps in that direction would be to love,laugh,listen(this is of primary importance),learn,and give importance to them as individuals,help them to flower like an expert gardener,not coerce,and cajole,or control them to become someone they are not cut out for,but suit the parental mould.Every child I have come across,specially in the 21st.century,is a wake up call to parents and adults,to free themselves from the fetters of a time-warped mind,and enter the kidz zone,to realise what a beautiful,knowledgeable, enriching,and entertaining experience a child can be.A change of attitude,in parents,and all adults,is definitely called for,and I would love everyone to hear my voice,and help our kids grow up, as happy,fulfilled,successful individuals.Happy parenting!
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Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can't poke enough holes to drain it dry. Your children will become what you are; so be what you want them to be.
ReplyDeleteHere are some lines that I feel are meaningful.
Children Learn What They Live - Dorothy Law Neite
If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child learns to feel shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement he learns confidence
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
He a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
To understand your parents' love you must raise children yourself. Chinese Proverb
Love,
Sonali.