Art of Parenting

This weekend attended a discourse by a Swamiji attached to Chinmaya mission organised by the school authorities of Chinnu and Vamsi. Though does not have a particular likening for sadhus and sants, we attended it, as parenting is something that is bothering us a lot. Our feelings about raising kids seems to be true for others also, as there was a large gathering of parents.

The thoughts presented were simple yet effective -

• Parents should not use comparison and competition as stimuli for achievement and performance.
• Accept child as an individual and the relationship should be primarily based on love and freedom.
• Each child is unique, comes with some kind of gift or some treasure - may be academic or practical.
• Do not suppress a child's natural curiosity by saying "NO" to everything.
• Children look up to their parents in terms of moulding themselves, so beware of your actions!

Lalyet Pancha Varshani Dasha Varshani Thadayet
Prapte tu Shodeshey Varshey Putrey Mitravadacharet