Handiwork for a child’s better life

While parents are busy trying to familiarise their children with modern technology, recreation and physical development, are they missing out on the most holistic approach in the process? Are children writing enough using their own hand or are they more involved in typing? Are parents and teachers, helping children to maintain a balance between fine handiwork and modern gadgets? If the answer is ‘no’, then it is high time for elders to think twice and re-design the learning process of our future generations. These were some of important points raised in a recent workshop on ‘Brain Development and Handwork for Yong Children’ at ‘Our Sacred Space’, Secunderabad.

“These days, children are spending most of the time studying under pressure, spending time on video games and other mechanical activities. This leads to impulsiveness, hyperactivity and a disconnect with nature. So, we are making the parents understand the importance of handiwork, that can bring about about a positive change in their child’s behavior and physical growth as well,” shared Seetha Anand from Ananda Foundation who conducted the two day workshop with trainer and psychologist Dipti Lakdawala.