What a pity that the members of the same family don’t even have the time to talk to each other these days which is essential for a good life.
Members of the family, usually engage themselves with TV, computers, video and cassette players, telephones or cell phones whereas the healthy habit of reading books has almost disappeared. Now, people literally eat, line and talk in front of their TV sets.
We may not realise it but such habits are extremely harmful for healthy living and proper upbringing of children. There is a lot of talk about privacy. Children are given their own TV computers, video, cassette recorders and phones etc.
In such a situation, it becomes extremely difficult for the partners to monitor their activities. Generally, they assume their children are studying or putting the computer to good use but it will be otherwise.
Internet misuse is quite common, while this certainly doesn’t mean that separate rooms for children should be discouraged, it would instead be a good idea to keep your children’s activities under check. Unnecessary use of mobiles is another aspect, which has distanced members of the same family. They spend hours while in the company of other people without realising they are being rude to those around.
Here too, the elders set an example for the young generation. It is true in a way that mobiles have brought the people closer together but on the other hand, it has also sent them further away. It is very important that parents must find time for their children because they are the real investments.
It is necessary that we communicate among ourselves and give our family members a chance to tell us about themselves and their problems. Elders should give the younger generation an opportunity to speak their minds; otherwise, suppressed thoughts could lead to depression and other problems.
NIDA ZEHRA
Karachi
