The world today is a difficult
one for children. Tough competition, too many temptations and parental
ambitions and controls. Not to mention the constant peer pressure.
When I see parents slogging after
their children, a part of me knows their challenges and another part sympathizes
with the children’s inability to be just children. They bear too much
responsibility.
The children of today mature very
fast. There are no silly pranks, innocent honesty, the exposure to a rustic
life and connection to the earth. Everything they are groomed for generally is
goal oriented. In a way, this is not a bad thing. I guess times have changed so
much that perhaps, they may never know the days we saw.
Of course, parenting is a tough
call today. You have to be very hands on and steer the children towards healthy
living. That means keeping them away from temptations of the wrong kind.
By the same token, the distancing
of family elders may deprive the children of emotional anchors and wholesome well-being.
Well…. These are just
observations. The wheel of life is turning. Times are changing. Progress is
being newly defined. Values are being re written. Priorities are vastly
different.
It is a different world to which
old timers are willy nilly adjusting. Some still suffer with attachments which
bring in much sadness. And some have understood that they need to accept inevitable
situations and move on.
Ultimately, there IS no option
but to accept and adjust. We have the power. But we need to understand the
current scenario in order to generate that power and once that point is
reached, it becomes easy to let go and move towards your source with peace and
joy.
Surekha Kothari
www.BodyMindSoulCentre.com
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Speakingtree Blog: www.speakingtree.in/public/surekhakothari
