Our son Rahi is a junior and has started thinking about college. His interest is Theater and Animation and Story telling. I have started this conversation with him on his future prospects. Initially I had this reservation about Arts. Though I have my creative side I have always thought that it is a side hustle. I have no idea if I have what it takes … Continue reading Conversations on Career & Future
Before we get to children, let us take a moment to find what is the difference between trying and succeeding. Here is my thought. Trying is a journey. It is not an end or destination. yes it ends when we quit or fail or succeed, until then it is a journey. Succeeding is a destination and end to what we have been trying. But it … Continue reading Do you think that children should be rewarded for trying, not just succeeding?
I did not go to college and do my Engineering Degree because I wanted to. I did not know what else to do or did not have any other aspirations. I was ok with studies. And for those who did not have a clear idea on what they wanted to do, engineering was a prospective study area back then. But times have changed now, Kids … Continue reading Why go to college ? A Conversation with my son
Recently I see so much push on coding for kids… The various tools, classes online programs and every kid seems to be a coder.. or their parent and the world wants to make them one. I think it is good but it also pressures a lot of parents who might feel their kids might be missing out if they don’t. Will every kid be a … Continue reading What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up
Yesterday I posted a picture of Rahi and told the story of how he gave the change (after buying ice cream) to a girl who he did not know and did not have enough money. The picture got so many likes and comments and people said how cute and good he is etc.. etc… and while I thank everyone for their kind words, I want … Continue reading Fireballs from Bubbles
That is a very interesting question especially when you have a highschooler. Some would think they know everything and some would think they know nothing. And both might be wrong… You might know so much more about your highschooler than you think, because after all they have grown learning from seeing you. You might also be in the spectrum where you are totally wrong about … Continue reading How well do you know your Highchooler?
Vinod Narayan 