“Papa, let’s play it my way”, demanded my five-year-old. We are in the midst of playing manual games – Snakes and Ladders. “Wait; let me think about it….” I replied. I almost gave in, to his demands. Today he had struggled a lot. By analyzing the way we played for the last thirty minutes, several … Read more
“I don’t like you, Dad. You’re not good to me today.” “Oh Really? What’s the matter? What do you like?” “You don’t allow me to play.” “Yes. Let’s practice your poem for 10-15 minutes, before you play.” “No, Dad. I like to play now.” “Okay. I will let you do whatever you like, guaranteed. But … Read more
Uncertainty, undeniably, is one of the ingredients in the walk of life. It happened for a reason, may be. My son just came back from school. As usual, I enquired as to what they did at school. They played and they enjoyed, which was good. When we sent our children to school, we want them … Read more
“Papa, I forget my prayer lines!” exclaimed my son. The feeling of little disappointment can be sense from his voice. And I rushed to his rescue, immediately. A child needs to be taught how to pray. I teach my children few prayer lines, which I thought, would instill the practice, and make it easier for them beginners. … Read more
