School with only 6 students! - ParenthoodDiaries #87

There was a banner tied in front of a school, showing the photos and names of the top scorers.

We stopped our car next to that banner, due to traffic.

I was hearing my kids reading the names of students written on the banner. After reading all the six names mentioned on it, one kid told the other - "See, this school has only 6 students, aiyyoo..very few students!!".

It never occurred to me this way because my mind had been trained to see the top rankers being felicitated all the time. But my kids never faced a question from either me or anyone from our family (yet) asking - " Who came first in class?", "How many marks your friend has scored", bla bla.

I'm glad they haven't yet experienced the competitive side of the education, but are undergoing constant learning and enjoying their early schooling period.

Sand art with kids - ParenthoodDiaries #86

It was fun doing the sand art with kids this weekend. Their enthusiasm and energy made me recall a few memorable moments spent in childhood with my cousins doing the similar art.

Thanks to the thoughtful toy making companies for bringing up beautiful engagement activities for kids. Much needed in the digital 'Gen Z' era!

Market day and Mysuru palace - ParenthoodDiaries #85

My kids have learnt that money can be earned by doing work.

Recently they participated in "Market Day" in their school, where they sold fruit salad.

Later when we visited Mysuru Palace, I asked them if they would buy me a house like the Palace.

They said - "yes, we will buy it for you. We already have some money from the market day in school. And we will do many such market days. We will buy the palace when we grow".

Pure thoughts!!!