I read this line on an fb post today and it just got me thinking. It’s so true. I’ve always believed that if the kids are learning less this year it’s ok. Our state government banned online classes and I was part of a movement to get the ban lifted so that our kids could learn. I wasn’t worried about whether they will finish their syllabus this year or no. My only concern was that if they do not have online school, the kids will have nothing to do. They won’t have a schedule. Their minds will be empty. They would not be stimulated. There will be no connect to the outside world.

There are so many worried parents out there, worrying if they are going to finish their syllabus or not. Are they learning enough? Are they behind their normal schedule? And these are parents of young children, primary and middle school. The only parents who should be concerned are the ones giving their board exams. That too most boards have reduced the syllabus this year so that kids can cope with online learning.

I think the only area they do lag behind is physical activity. Some kids might make it up by playing outside or meeting some friends to play in their apartment. But for kids like mine (we don’t live in a gated community and P will do anything to stay away from sports) it’s difficult to get them to do anything physical at all.

Yes it’s true, our kids have this unique opportunity (I don’t know good or bad) to go through this pandemic and come out sane. We as parents have the responsibility of getting them through this time. We are fortunate enough to have technology on our side. At least with Internet, the kids can connect to school, meet their teachers and meet their friends online. Some emotional connect other than parents only. So many mental issues come up at a time like this. I have 2 so they at least have someone of their age at home. What about the kids who are the only child? I honestly do feel bad for them coz they have no one else their age to connect with, especially in the months when the lockdown was strict.

Let’s help the children survive this and pull through because it’s these kids who are the future of this planet. When they grow up they will have survived the worst pandemic in a century. And they have to come out victorious!