Kids And Classical Dance - Part 2

In my earlier post I have listed some of the qualities which are imbibed during the training of classical dance.Let me elaborate on each of them.

• 1.Discipline: One can never master any art without strict discipline.The authentic guru always emphasize this aspect.
  
• 2.Regard For Teacher: The art of classical dancing is something which you can never learn on your own or by books or any other help.You are totally dependent upon your guru for that.This teaches you to respect your guru without whom you can never unfold the finer nuances of any dance form.
• 3.Scientific Nature: Classical dance has its own language and grammar.It teaches you to be methodical and organized and to some extent, inculcates scientific thinking.
• 4.Significance of Practice(Riyaz): Practice maketh you perfect.The best example for this phrase is the art of music and dance, where you can see the day to day improvement with rigorous training.
• 5.Graceful Expression: Dance is an excellent way of self expression.It helps you to shed your inhibitions.Classical dance does so with grace and elegance which are rather inconspicuous by their absence in most of the popular dances today.
• 6.Exercise: It is a good form of exercise.I don't think this needs any explanation.
  
• 7.Stress Buster: Classical dance is like meditation.After the dance session one feels calm and relaxed and the thoughts get streamlined.
• 8.Modesty and Simplicity: The authentic gurus are modest and simple.You tend to imbibe these qualities from them gradually.

My dance classes have not only enriched me with the art of classical dancing but have also inculcated in me the wisdom of life.This is my earnest request to the parents to gift their child an opportunity to learn a classical form of dance and open the doors to higher pleasures of life.And sooner the better.

Parenting- Part 2

First of all , my thanks to Jasmine for her comments. In my previous post I mentioned the essential qualities a child demands from his/her parents are love, regard and discipline. I've already written about the significance of 'unconditional love'.

Lets move on to the aspect of regard. I think that we should be careful not to over patronize the kid.After all he/she is not a moron or a robot who cannot think on its own. Remember, kids have a very independent thinking and we need to respect that. They need our guidance and not our 'fully cooked' thoughts.Moreover, if we respect the child as an individual, that will , in turn teach him to respect everyone irrespective of his status, education and intelligence.
Coming to discipline, do not leave it to the schools.It is true that the child will get a dose of disciplined life in schools. But it should be started at home itself, where it can be imparted with tenderness.Discipline is like love , without which the child will crumble in testing times.

I have already stated that discipline should be endowed with a touch of independence.Give your child a chance to learn from his own mistakes, rather than correcting him all the time.Also try not to overburden your child with activities and strict routine. Give him time and space for day-dreaming and doing nothing