Live Vedanta: Parenting Culture

Challenges: Parenting Styles

Hari Om Dear Parenting Culture CommUnity! We hope you had a wonderful week! Last class, we explored the challenge of Parenting Styles with Vivekji.

🌟 Parenting Culture is a space of inspiration and rejuvenation.

Here is a recap of what was shared:

✨Success should be measured by -

Utility (peace and happiness) and legacy (the lasting impact and impression the child leaves)
Agility (maintaining balance while moving between responsibilities and relationships ) and not Anxiety due to imbalance
🌿 Ancient Wisdom -
- 📚 Kautilya, or Chanakya, born in Takshashila 2500 years ago, authored the Artha Shastra (Economics and Political science), and mentored Chandragupta, transforming him into a ruler of the Maurya empire 👑.
- 🧒He advised nurturing children until age 5, providing guidance until they were 15, and treating them as friends after 16 👫.
- For children ages 0-5 - Confidence is key!
  As caregivers:
  💖 Instill confidence through love.
  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Stay active with the child, taking turns between parents to ensure engagement.
  
  As cared:
  🏃‍♂️Prioritize love, activity, and confidence-building.
  🌱 Embrace play with minimal toys and treats to encourage creativity and independence.
- For children ages 6-15 - Give them direction!
  As caregivers:
  🤗 Be available for the child.
  🚶‍♂️Demonstrate through lifestyle how to live.
  
  As cared:
  ⚖️ Understand their role in family, home, society, and learn about the law of Karma: privileges come with responsibilities.
  📊 Help visualize responsibilities by charting them out.