Looking Good etc etc etc

Lately I have come across several parents who are so keen that their children appear to be “well adjusted” and not make them “look bad” in front of the their (parent’s) social acquaintances that they end up with children who are thoroughly de-spirited and totally lacking that urge to experiment or learn anything new. Well I don’t really interfere with anyone when it comes to parenting decisions they take but it does bug me, to use a mild word, when these parents try to put down other children as being wrong and also imply lack of culture.

Thankfully these very same parents also, most of the time, think that “boarding schools” are good – at least their children will have a chance for themselves.

Yes! Aasim’s school re-opened.

On the very first day he walked up to the podium during the general assembly and talked about FIFA World Cup. Honestly I never knew that he even knew about, let alone was following the event.

Unfortunately both his girlfriends have moved to other cities to which he said “What a waste!”.

Other than that it is life as usual for him and us….

  • I read an article in India Today about “finishing schools” for schoolchildren. I think they really do finish them.

    We seem always to be concerned with form and not with substance, from wanting a “fair, beautiful” bride to wanting children who will give the appearance of smartness even if they are not actually so.

    ….and yet I can’t find it in my heart to blame parents who see the dreadful competition around and are desparate to give their kids any edge that would help them….

    My own daughter, who was very independent and mature for her age, and is also very short, has had innumerable experiences of people talking down to her because she looked small, invalidating her point of view or her experiences, and this has always irritated her and occasionally brought her to tears of frustration.

    …and about Aasim….isn’t it nice how your children keep surprising you when you think you know them well?

    • I think they really do finish them.
      He he! Indeed

  • Oh my he sure is growing up!
    Love to see a recent photo of Aasim. It’s been to long!