What do you see in the eyes of a new born? or What thoughts have you experienced when you held your baby in your arms for the first time? or What do you say when you see any small child or an infant? “How cute are they”; “They have an innocent charm”. But very soon you start waiting for them to grow up thinking that life will become much easier when they will understand what you want to say. But when they grow and do not come to you and sit in your lap anymore, you start missing their baby days..funny right? We make ourselves so confused. But why is all this rush for? Why do we want them to grow so fast? In other words why can’t we prolong their innocence and just let them be who they are – JUST KIDS.
It was my daughter’s Dance performance. She did great. At the end, when her teacher was giving the Vote of thanks, I noticed something which gave me the idea to write on this topic. My little girl & her friend were busy collecting the sparkles. They were in their own world totally ignorant of the fact that they are in front of the audience. I thought of giving her some hint (you can call this a mom’s trait 🙂 but then a friend of mine stopped me. She said, don’t disturb her. Look how cute she is looking 🙂
“Children are the epitome of innocence, they are the epitome of purity, they are the epitome of love, and they are the epitome of hope and gladness in this difficult and troubled world. – Gordon B. Hinckley”
Life is not easy for any of us. Nowadays, kids are becoming matured very early. The way we lived our childhood is not the same anymore. Reason can be many – social pressure, change in the surroundings, circumstances etc. Being matured is not bad. It gives them a broader outlook and an understanding of things but in that maturity, they shouldn’t lose their innocence. When we were in our childhood days, we used to be so care free; in our own world which was full of fun and joy and happiness. But today, seeing these kids, sometimes I feel surprised that are they actually enjoying their childhood? So, why not to make an effort to preserve their childhood. Let’s cherish their innocence.
Because once they grow –
– They are not going to ask you for a hug because they got little bit scared of a dream at night. OR
– They are not going to ask you to read a story to them just because they are not in a mood of reading it on their own. OR
– They are not going to ask you to tie their shoes laces just because they can’t get a tight knot like yours. OR
– They are not going to ask you to lie down by their side for 5 minutes extra in the morning just because they want your cozy feel. OR
– They are not going to ask you to play knock-knock jokes just because they have learned a new joke at school and they want to share it with you.
We say that kids are beautiful but do we know the reason for that? It’s because they have something which we have lost over the passing years – their innocence. So, don’t rush. Don’t push them to grow up too soon, because all too soon they will be already grown.
Good one!
Thanks Sunita. Glad you liked it.
Love this! I have that natural tendency to try and correct something, but am trying to work on letting him just explore more of who he is.
Very true
Nice Article
Very true.
Very touching n so true!
emotional article
Good one..
Heart touching article and so beautiful
Very good , my daughter ask me to do all of the above things to do with her n Sonetimes I get tired of hugging n reading but after reading this article I am feeling lucky that she asks for my company
Yeah !! lets kids be kids.Don’t need to force our wishes our anger in them.Loved the beautiful picture too.
Thanks Sathya, Absolutely true. Sometimes we don’t realize that unknowingly we are raising our expectation bar and the kid’s interest is somewhere else. Its better to give them some space, time and always guide them.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Keep visiting Mothers Gurukul..
Simply beautiful …. Like your post
Nice Article & very true Alpana
Thanks Kausalya for stopping by. I am glad that you liked the post. I believe that kids are s very cute and innocent that whatever is related to them has that touchy feeling..
Very Touchy Article, Alpana….
I do the same with my Son, But People thinks that I am a careless mother….. 🙂 But now i am feeling happy …..
So, thanks dear….
Thanks Preeti for checking the post. Happy to know that you could relate to the article. I am surprised to hear that why others feel you being careless when you are trying to spend some quality time with your son? Let it go…let it go…..enjoy your time with your kiddo. 🙂
Keep visiting Mothers Gurukul..
Veryy nice n true.
Thanks Heena for stopping by. Good to know that you liked the post.
Recently I have put my kid in a day care as I am a working mom and feeling so scared after reading this article that what I am doing to my kid he is just 22 months older only suggest me what shall I do
Veryy nice n true.
Simply beautiful …. Like your post
Very good , my daughter ask me to do all of the above things to do with her n Sonetimes I get tired of hugging n reading but after reading this article I am feeling lucky that she asks for my company
Heart touching article and so beautiful
Good one..
emotional article
Very touching n so true!
Very true.
Nice Article
Very true
Love this! I have that natural tendency to try and correct something, but am trying to work on letting him just explore more of who he is.
Good one!