Thanks to a rise in awareness, gender bias in favour of boys, and disfavour of girls, is passe. For most parents, boys and girls are equals in all respects. Yet, there are cases galore where girls are a stigma in family. Also on record are families where boys are better looked after in comparison to […]

In today’s life full of strife and tension, men have become mechanical instruments of sorts. No wonder, we put children on margin and don’t seem to have enough time to think of their welfare. Unless we find time to attend to the multifarious needs of a child’s growth and development, child’s personality will not unfold

Fraud and falsehood are human frailties that cost a man dear. In the context of tiny tots, these frailties are all the more demonic. Willy nilly, the first lesson in guile is learned from precincts of household only.What lies beneath a lie?Before we talk about discarding lies, let us consider why in the first place

Disciplined and obedient children are loved by all. On the other hand naughty mavericks being bothersome, miss out on life’s numerous privileges. It’s vitally important that children learn to behave and obey their elders early in life so that they grow up to become good citizens of a civil society.Family is the best training groundOrder

Intellect, they say, rules the world. Dwelling on importance of cerebral acumen Bible puts it notches above the value of precious stones. A wise man, so to say, needs and no other material wealth. Even as all men have brains, a few are able to make best use of it for success in all walks

Growing children and revery pranksters are veritable synonyms. But forgetting this, guardians meet out severe punishment to unsuspecting kids. Inhumans as it is, it reflects poor parenting as well. If parents really want a change in their children, they need to act cerebral and realise that children understand language of love better than that of

Television has invaded children’s world like colossus. Many believe television is good for children. But ground level surveys tell a different story. According to them, TV retards mental development of minors.TV channels are unfriendly for childrenChildren these days are seen playing strange games. Plastic revolver in hand, they are seen bragging, “I will shoot you

Parents today are more careful about their children, than ever before. Ever ready to do their best for welfare of their ward, parents don’t take kindly to failure of their children. They loose their cool and feel slighted at a personal level. Whereas infact they should keep their equipoise in such situations. By so doing

All parents desire their sons and daughters to be endowed with all that is good under the sun. They spend their time, money and resources with gay abandon and yet their children remain mediocre. How come?Milestones in child’s unfoldingTalented, capable, healthy, and successful child is every parents fond aspiration. Every couple wants their offspring to

As compared to middle class, children from upper class have more of generosity, courtesy, adaptability, imagination and drive. Talented children exhibit a greater level of self confidence as compared to not-so-talented ones. Also, former are seen to be more hard working and jestful than the latter. Parents should therefore hunt out for their children’s talents,

Examination days are an opportunity to show case labour put into studies during the academic session. These are testing times not only for students, but for parents too. Hence preparing for examinations is no solo task. Guardians role here is important and indispensable. They can encourage children by right advice, help and cooperation, and enable

If a child finds the three R’s boring, or fears going to school, it can’t be rated a crime. But yes, it is a aberration of mind that stems from ignorance and makes studies a burden for child. School, then, appears demonic. If parents and school authorities join hands, take cognizance of child’s needs and

For guardians, getting their children admitted to school is a hard job. A look at long queues and melee outside the windows of nursery, primary, and public schools is enough to testify to this. Indeed child’s enrolment in school clearing strict regulations is a feat in itself, but no reason for guardians to relax. Infact

If there be one single person who shoulders major responsibility of raising a child, it is mother. World owes, it to illustrious mothers for a galaxy of great achievers who made it a better place to live. Indeed, mother is paramount to a child’s life. If a child must shine like a star, mother must

Generally speaking, parents try to parry questions from tiny tots even if they find time from their busy schedule and know for sure that children are waiting for them to answer their ‘hows’ and ‘whys’. Not only this, parents often see such questioning as impertinent. Suffice here to say that this is unfortunate situation. Curiosities