Aasim’s First Roza.

Yesterday Aasim successfully observed his first Roza.

This was not done by us OR Aasim out of any religious conviction but as a part of the growing up experience for Aasim. Aasim completed it for the sheer fact that he had given his word to his parents.

For a 6 year old who has never really known “hunger” in his entire life this was indeed a creditable feat to go from sunrise to sunset without a drop of water or a morsel of food. He did it in an admirable way. The only sign he showed of real discomfort was that after 1pm he would now and then ask how much more longer…

No promises of gifts / blessing / great food / after life was made to him like are done by several parents – but – that he got cash gifts in the evening after Iftar at my Khala’s place made him feel very happy.

From his 6th B’day we have also introduced him to money management – he gets to keep all the cash he gets as gifts till the sum reaches more than Rs1000/- after which He exchanges it with Swati for an entry in his diary…

Plus daily he is given a Rs1 coin….

  • sounds like a good idea to teach money managment

    (hey join my community)

    I would love to see stuff from you there!

    • Joined – though it might be a while before I post – the work pressure is killing…

  • mmk

    Memories

    One of my good friends in college carefully kept his roza – inspite of workshop lab, cricket matches and project work. It was a source of much inspiration for us to keep quiet and not crib about things (re: food, heat), when he was gamely chugging along with us.

    And yes, I’ve had many discussions about how Roza is similar to the Vrth that you have to take to go to Shabarimala (I’ve been there four times, is sort of our family lord). Many interesting parallels apply.

    In any case, congratulations to Aasim, this is a really proud moment for him to have done so well.

    • Re: Memories

      Thank you – I read this out to him and now he wants to meet you 🙂

  • Congratulations to Aasim!

    And yes, introducing to money management is a must. I regret my parents didn’t do it. It brings in the kid that sense of responsibility.

    When my kid goes to school, I’ll give him or her a fixed amount of pocket money that he or she can spend on anything and everything (of course, I’ll keep an eye). That way, he or she will learn how to “live within means”. (Way to go; I’m only 24 now 🙂 )

    • Congratulations to Aasim!
      Thank you.

      Well I was started on money management at roughly about the same age by my parents – that is now more than 30 years ago – I still don’t understand a thing about money except that more the better 😉

      • 1) More the better.
        2) If I steal, I’ll get whipped for it 🙁
        …

  • Just curious: What does Aasim mean?

    My neighbour’s kid was called Asad. It means “lion”.