Friday, 7 November 2014

Expectations!

There are two subjects on this earth where most of them are experienced, have knowledge and strong, very strong opinion on it, they are Pregenacy and Parenting! 

As my son started going school, I accompanied him for few days( for induction classes). Few others parents like me were also there. So, usual parent chat about snack they are packing for kids, there habits and there ways of parenting were our topics. Each one of us have there own views, experiences, talent to tackle with kids! Out of all of them one mother is quiet mentionable, she has a son too. After a few days in a conversation we came to know that she wants to see her son with glass on his nose and constantly reading a book! She also said she doesn't allow him to watch television because it would distract him from books and beginning a well behaved kid. Yes, he was a well behaved kid. This confident mother use to give advises to teacher! Poor teacher she never said never to her!( that shows her patience). Even advises to fellow parents about parenting. Initially, It was going well for her and us too. After a few days a call from teacher shook her. Her well behaved kid is no more a well behaved one! Out of his excitement to he started pushing every one. More than this her son not getting A plus panicked her a lot!!! For this thing she took him and herself to counsellor!!

There is a limit for expectations. There should be balance in life. We are parents to guide them in the path chosen by them. Don't pressurize kids for your dreams, give them a balanced life. 

1 comment:

  1. Very well said! As parents our duty is only to support our children and give a loving, caring environment that helps them grow more confident day by day.
    Vey happy that your thoughts about parenting are so correct.

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