What is childhood? Is it merely a stage of life? Or is it a state of mind? Does that mean it does not hinge on age? Only for a lucky few… maybe. Because, a majority of ‘children’ (if one may call them that), have had their childhood pick-pocketed … [Read more...]
Bullying? Whose problem?
I saw the video and experienced the subsequent outrage across social media and the news. Everybody was talking about the 10 or 11 year olds who were caught on camera hurling abuses and bullying a 12-year-old from an economically weaker segment. All … [Read more...]
Imagination and our kids
by Tara Sharma Fascinated…watching Zen out of the corner of my eye as I write this. He is absorbed in a wonderful imaginary game where he is at times imitating his teacher, at times singing nursery rhymes and at times just chatting to himself. Wow, … [Read more...]