Sarika

"My sister coming down from New Zealand to stay with me with her two young daughter.She is coming after such along time.Need to find out nearby places for weekend outing.I also have got few salwar suits stitched for my nieces.They don't get all these over there no.Every time she sends me beautiful gifts from there.This time will buy something nice for her..." Harsh was unstoppable. Recently she had developed friendship with Harsh.Within few months now she had started admiring her.Working lady with teenage kids.Most of the times she would be tired in the evening. Pollution  ..health issues ..office problems ..sometimes newly stitched dresses.. kids tantrum would be subject of discussion which would often end with "we should meet often it is stress busters" or "we should pay more attention to our health kind of things.Usual ladies talk..she was the only working person in house but she never complained about it.Nitu was glad to see Harsh delighted. ...

Few days back got one forwarded message on whats-app about #Tech-Kid and it really triggered lot many thoughts regarding technology, kids, as a parent role that we play in introducing technology to our kids.  Gave title to this write up and thought is it really appropriate ? I mean do kids of this Alpha generation really have this option of to be or not to be?By default or by birth they are Tech-kids growing up with ipads and smart phones in hands and completing pending homework posted on whatzpp apps..They are smart, fast and super curious.They relate to things and can express themselves so well ..know exactly what they want. With world coming closer and loads of information available at fingertips hope as a parent we can help them understand difference between information and knowledge. Curious young minds are open and ready to explore every possibility they see. May be we have to be more open and less protective. Cupboards are full of cars,board games expensive gifts...