From the Editor :
Swapna Mirashi
Today ’ s parents are professionals . We are actively involved in our children ’ s lives . We strive to get the best for our family . Yet , we are insecure and sceptical in our parenting approach compared to our own parents .
Information overload or access to too much information may be the reason for our plight . As we try to keep up with our image of an ‘ ideal ’ parent , the image is continuously altered with every new piece of information released ( that is , all the time ).
The 3 ‘ M ’ s - Money , Mind and Media are shaping the ‘ aims ’ of modern day parenting in a way we cannot imagine .
AIM aims to provide practical insights on the themes defining today ’ s culture , influencing parenting , one topic at a time .
In this debut issue of AIM , Explore an overload that our resource-rich children are facing . Choice overload or too much choice may be causing children to become or appear grumpy and confused .
Reflect on select news and happenings on Money , Mind and Media , that may provide good starting points for discussions with children on some important but not-so-comfortable topics .
Finally , AIM is as much yours as it is ours . Connect with us with your views , your stories , challenges and achievements to enrich AIM . In this issue , I share my family ’ s story about volunteering at an experimental school in rural India .
I hope that you will find AIM a useful starting point in your discovery for the best for your family .