Discover books for children, young adults and adults that use the reality of society to shape young minds with entertaining stories that are not just escapist fantasies.
Indiscriminate Enrolment of Children in Activities In recent years, I’ve observed a growing trend: children are increasingly enrolled in various commercially organized coaching classes covering a spectrum of activities such as sports, artistic skills (painting, pottery, sculpturing, etc.), dramatics, swimming, riding, and more. The decision-making process for selecting a coaching class appears to be driven…
Yesteryears-Disseminating knowledge of Epics-The role of Grandparents: During my childhood, summer holidays meant gathering with cousins. Our maternal grandmother, as a routine, would gather us and delve into scriptures like Goswami Tulsi Das’s Ram Charitra Manas and Mahabharat, explaining the narratives in Hindi. Nighttime was reserved for stories about gods and demons. The tales…
The Magnetism of Screen: In my childhood we had no Television at home. Yet the temptation to see films had caught up like a viral fever. Occasionally, I even witnessed angry parents punishing their children outside the Cinema Hall who had the audacity of stealing money from home and watch a movie. So alluring were…
Disciplining children – a topic that has seen a remarkable transformation over the years, transitioning from the once-accepted adage of ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child’ to more nuanced, understanding approaches. In this exploration, we’ll delve into four generations, each contributing to the evolving narrative of raising responsible, well-adjusted members of society. Times of…
In our fast-paced world, where technological advancements continually introduce new toys, parents face the delicate task of balancing their children’s desires with instilling essential values. The constant influx of products, coupled with aggressive marketing, challenges parents striving to impart the importance of values and responsible decision-making. The Temptation for Toys: A Parenting Challenge Parents grapple…
Vijay Kumar Dhingra, a retired water Resources Engineer shares his fervent passion for driving positive changes in the society through these tales crafted for young people.
