From the Editor:
Swapna Mirashi
We live in a 24 x 7, ‘out of control’ world with no limits or rules to what one
can do with freedom to do, buy, whenever, whatever one wants, go wherever
one wants. While this is ideally how it should be, it puts a great deal of
responsibility on the self. How does one resist another cupcake when there
are plenty available? How could you wait for your cake to bake or seeds to
sprout when everything else comes in a snap or at a click of a button?
Fast, instant, now, make it difficult for us - adults and children alike - to
resist temptations, wait, think long term and plan ahead, the skill so
necessary for well being. Our ‘on demand’, multiple choices culture of today
is in opposition to developing self-control the ability held in high esteem
across religions, by philosophers and poets, and reinforced by modern
research. Self-Control is that one ability that separates go-getters and
quitters, achievers and underachievers. As parents, if there is one skill you
could give your child, let that be this ability to self-control.
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 and influencing parenting, one topic at a time.
In this issue of AIM, Explore what self control is and how parents can help
children develop it from young age.
Reflect on some significant 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, we feature a family reconnecting with the earth, growing their food
and learning to eat well, without causing harm to the environment.