Strengthen the FAMILY BOND

NO DOUBT THAT SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY SHOULD BE A PRIORITY DURING LOCKDOWN. BUT, HOW DO WE AND OUR FAMILIES USE THIS TIME TO GROW? HOW DO WE MAKE SURE OUR KIDS STAY HAPPY AND DON’T BECOME LAZY AND UNMOTIVATED? HOW DO WE SET A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY EXAMPLE FOR OUR CHILDREN TO FOLLOW? LET’S FIND OUT THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS.

- Archana Malhotra

The lockdown we have been facing is unprecedented and stressful, as we all have been confined to our homes, not meeting anyone and are severely restricted in our daily functioning.

It’s easy to say that for the kids, its been like a never-ending spring break. But it is important to understand that the psychological effects on children are very strong, even if they’re less visible than the frustrations of not being able to go out.

Kids have been heavily affected and have had to start online schooling, a new norm. Being a lot more active than us and not being able to enjoy the outdoors has been tough for them too, sometimes not understanding the gravity of the situation and thinking that the precautions being taken are overboard and unfair. However, they have continued to be relatively patient and cooperative in these testing times. They have given up their friends, schools and outings to be locked up inside with just their family. Yes, as an escape or a time passing mechanism, they resort to different forms of online entertainment such as videos, games and social media. At this point it is important to consider how both sides can utilise this time and think of some hardhitting questions.