Learn local language...

  As June 1st is fast approaching, I see so many parents anxious about their kids schools. Some parents want online classes because they say kids are already spending more time on mobile and computer why can't they spend the same time on classes. Other parents who have successfully managed to keep the kids away from gadgets, don't want any classes online. I agree to this. 

         Government is also ensuring not to burden children, parents or schools in this regard. They keep sending notices and sharing messages on social media. Especially in Karnataka, I really appreciate the Government efforts in managing the education system well. They have been trying their best to avoid unnecessary tensions. They have been doing this efficiently since mid March when one case made the entire state to close preprimary and primary schools.

           The most pitiest part that I see during all these days and which made me to pen down my views is that parents don't understand the notice given by Government as it's in Kannada. These many days it was very easy to manage everything in Karnataka without Kannada as we didn't have any direct relations with Govt news or there notices. Now I see everyone requesting others to translate it to English. Some go to the extent of blaming the Govt that they are not printing the notice in English.

            Have we tried ourself to learn the local language by any means. We had ample time during this lockdown period. Many are already staying in Karnataka for more than 5 years atleast.

              If not for speaking atleast learn the language to an extent that you can understand it. It will only make you more prepared during these untoward situations. Take help from your kids. They can teach you better. There are many apps available too.

              Utilise your time positively and don't worry about your kids education. Kids learn easily and can adapt to these changes easily. I am saying this with my experience as a teacher.

A tiny step towards a Big Change

       This is a season of religious gatherings and village festivals fondly known as Karaga, Sidi, Jaatre etc etc.. People gather in large numbers to celebrate the festival of the local deities. We too have Karaga happening in our area and I see so many shops being put up infront of my house with various products on sale. 

      The kids get attracted to some fancy and colourful toys which even the parents are eager to buy them as they don't cost much like the regular toys shops. That's because these toys that are sold are 'Made in China'. These products are imported to our country in bulk quantities and sold by these roadside vendors. They don't even cost much so people buy them easily.

       If we go a step further and analyse what we are buying for our kids is a very dangerous product. The toys are made of cheap plastic, the paints used on them come off easily just with sweat (if the kid holds in their hand for some time) and are very toxic. The batteries used in these are mostly of very cheap quality and is easily ingestable by the kids and above all these toys break easily so we dispose them off very quickly.  A large amount of plastic gets generated for which the recycling cost is more than product cost.

  Wait!! Before you start blaming the Government as to why it's not banning the Chinese products, all the countries under WTO have signed a treaty for open trade. So that cant be done.

        Everything said and done there is a simple solution to this problem, STOP BUYING THEM.. If you find a lady with a small child trying to sell these and you start feeling pity for her status, then give her some money or a pack of biscuits for her kid, but dont buy anything in return. 

    This is a simple logic of Demand and Supply.If there is no demand, then there won't be any supply. Rather buy your kids some nice glass bangles or a piggy bank made of mud. They are purely Made in India and keep our traditions alive.. Think about it..

    

Motherhood....

      Motherhood... A word, a feeling or an emotion which every woman aspires to experience atleast once in her lifetime... Motherhood comes with lots of challenges along with many beautiful moments to cherish for.

    Motherhood is not an easy journey especially if you are taking care of your baby alone. You have to be a mother, a cook, a nurse, a spy, a teacher, a friend and above all an entertainer who needs to be always ready to entertain them be it any time of the day. It doesn't matter how tired you are..

         You don't get time for yourself, nor for your interests. You need to eat food which suits your kid too..because if the kid falls ill you are the one who is going to bear the consequences. Your job,  your aspirations all come to a halt or atleast like other say a pause but that doesn't mean you can achieve them again after few years..that might not happen at all.

          Some mothers who are very lucky get to enjoy all the benefits that life throws at them since they have support from their parents or in -laws.,but that too comes with a cost. The expectations from you keeps increasing day by day until you finally give up and feel it's better to take care of your kid yourself. 

           Inbetween all this hurdles, you will still be judged for the type of mother you are.. People still keep giving you advices as to what is good and what is bad to your kid. They think they know your kid better than you. Please disconnect the connection from ear to brain and listen to them. You need not take it to your heart or mind. Nobody knows your kid better than yourself bcos you were the first human being that the God had introduced to your baby. You knew her heartbeat before anyone else.

          Among all these circus of parenting, love your child above all since you are first point of contact to your kid. Kids need not utter any words to make their mother understand them. How much ever the kids may stress you out, still a small hug from their tiny little hands or a sweet kiss from them is all that you need to get energized and restart your journey again the next morning as a mother.. So, Enjoy this journey!!