Youth & I

10.39 a.m. 21 MAR 2023

It is quite a responsibility to deliver for the age group mentioned for I have not closely been with them except saw my son growing.The basic behavior I noticed that this is the time they demand complete freedom.And rightly so for by this stage they are mentally & physically fit to venture out & have their say.But at the same time they are very much raw.It is the time they will mould to any structure which they are put in.This is the time even as a parent or guardian you need to be very patient with them.

Looking at the time we are in & expose to technology, it is very easy that they become vilnerable.Unfortunately the positive forces are restricted particularly when the drug involved.People don't talk about it.They don't advertise much to prevent it.And there are no such prohibitory laws in place to deter them.Overall our social system makes them an easy prey.

Automatically the distance comes between you & them.It is also because they are searching for bigger or different interest and you're holding on with same old stories.You don't give them anything new, which they start searching outside.Most of them are either studying higher or taking a Job.In olden days parents used to secure their children by tying their knots, which is not that thing now because of high ambitions.Parents are opting for different roles for them except marriage, it is not even discussed mostly.

What I have done throughout recently that I forced myself on him even if it is unwanted.Sometimes You feel you're talking to a wall but still you look back & you see your baby smiling away.This humble advice to all of them there to get engaged with them in whatever way you can.Let them feel your presence 24×7 like other media.And be there when they call out to you.Don't know how it sounds but it means you are the world.Make them feel in that way.

And one imp piece of advice what my ma'am gave, is to tell them exactly where they err instead of mixing it with other issue.You need to be very direct & precise that is the logic.They tend to listen even if they will not show.And reward them when they excel or simply shower them with all the praise.

It is what they are doing matters.If you observe any different behavior or feel something wrong, you need to act immediately.If you notice he is keeping aloof or sleeping more or exhibit variation in behavior for a longer period, you need to take professional advice.It is the initial period matters.I will advice to move from that place always works.And sport, any kind is very big healer, is my own experience.So enroll them immediately.Sport make a person very nice or gentle.Good luck.