Child's play

***Disclaimer: I am not a parent yet. I am writing this blog as per my interactions with my nephews and nieces. :)

When my nephew Archit – 15 months old - arrived in our rented flat in Kathmandu from Jhapa, he looked so tired and lethargic. It may be due to the fact that he was just travelling. But, he could not adjust with us here in Kathmandu for so many reasons. When I tried to carry him off his mother, he would cry loud and strong. For so many days, he did not come to me when I tried to carry him.

Nearly after 10 days, the story took a U turn! He gradually started to leave his mother to come to me and other family members. He was adapted to live in quiet and peaceful environment in Jhapa. Nevertheless, when he came to us, he had to adapt in quite loud place thanks to our continuous chatter and flirts. It took him some time.

Children easily get bored from same thing; let's say a doll. They always like to try different things in a unique way. For example, when I bought carom board for my five years old niece Ritambhara, she was so happy to have it. We played together for around 5/6 times. Further, she put the board in the store room since she got bored on it. On the other hand, children are always in jolly mood. Or let's say, they want to have fun all the times. Exactly after her day-time nap, Ritambhara tries to mimic anybody she finds near her bed.

In fact, adults can learn many things from children. Archit likes to play and roam around when eating food as well. Apart, he will chew his food taking a long time. As per health concern, Doctors say adults don't chew food enough. So that many digestive problems arise in our bodies like gastritis, constipation and so on. But, children don't take another round of rice unless they finish earlier one. Moreover, they forget things quickly. I mean they don't remember unnecessary egos and disputes for a long time unlike adult people. Adults generally don't forget what others have done in their lives. They want to take revenge. Whereas children tends to forgive quickly; making them light-hearted and generous. Actually, we should learn this particular nature of children since we live in the world where violence and dispute are haunting badly.

Apart, growing a child is a hard routine to follow. I sometimes feed my nephew and/or niece. It is a long and rigorous process! A mother certainly has to be patient and so much strong enough to tolerate their silly little things. These days, they enjoy watching some video or song on mobile phones as well. Providing them the right kind of online stuffs is a prime challenge.

Child's play is actually not a child's play. It takes a lot of effort and courage to grow a child and make him/her a healthy, smart and responsible person in future. Happy parenting!