Upbringing Krisha

Isn't that so true.

Few examples to support this :

1. If you do not want your kids to swear, do not swear in front of them. How else you can explain to them that it is bad?
2. If you want to them to watch less TV, decreased your TV time. Otherwise, how would you explain it to them?
3. If you want to cultivate the habit of exercise in your kids - start doing it yourself.
4. If you do not want your kids to shout, stop shouting yourself.
5. If you do not want them to walk barefoot (or other way round), do it yourself.

Most of the kids have excellent observation power. In fact they learn by observing. First few years are very important. Sometimes you would say that - what does she know, she is a kid. She may not understand, but she has observed it and stored in her mind. Later she may connect this image with something else she sees. That may be good or bad. you can not control.

I remember whenever we used to have Vacations (reason never mattered). It used to be such an exciting time.

So it happens, Krisha’s first ever school holidays are announced. It was little different wit hour angel, who actually takes her bag, at midnight, and will say - “school”.

Anyways, it turns out that Suchita is more happy having her at school ( 2 hrs everyday), as compared to having her at home full time.

It was till we went to Chandigarh. Everything turned out to be nice after that.

Krisha in her new Diwali Dress

Diwali done by Suchita and Ritu

This is indeed funny. I had to write about it.
Krisha will spill the milk. Ask her who did it? “Mila”.
Water on Bed. Who did it? Mila
Pen markers on bedsheet. Who did it? Mila.
Essence is – Mila comes quietly, does the naughty stuff and goes back :). Krisha never does anything wrong.
Who is mila? Her name is Mili (Krisha Pronounce it as Mila). Mili is very cute kid and Krisha’s bestest friend. Its just that for everything that Krisha does, she relates it to Mili.

I have been repeatedly told by everyone – Don't give any “saja” (punishment) to Krisha. Use maaro mat.

I agree with the second part. We should never give corporeal punishment to our kids. However, punishment has to be there. Also, both the parents can not be the devils at the same time. One person has to act tough and other person has control if things go out of hand. Child should not feel that he/she doesnt have anyone to bank upon.

Given that, I believe it is necessary to imbibe the feeling of good and bad in the kids from very early on. Kids will always be kids. Its their birth right to do naughty stuff. They will also cause some damage while doing that. This is all part of learning curve. Honestly, I would be more worried if Krisha doesn't do these things instead if she does. However, she should know herself if she knows she has done something which is not right. She also understands when she gets a scolding. If we scold her just like that (shout etc), she starts laughing :).

Once she has has done something like that, she comes to us and gives enough indication that something is wrong. Then the process of explanation starts. its a lengthy process; sometimes we do get frustrated. Still, i feel the result are showing up slowly.

Many a times I also indulge is small cute naughty activities. Its heartening to see her remember small small things. She observes and learns.

Who is devil and who is an Angel amongst me and Suchi? Probably both of us are both. It is required.

now a days its fun for her to go to school.......

well, this was the first time when krisha saw navratri festival of mumbai....