THE SILVER LINING OF THE PANDEMIC
STRENGTHENING OF THE PARENTING BOND One good outcome of the Pandemic is that all the working parents got an opportunity to spend more time or at least be around with their kids for a longer time than the usual as compared to the times when they had to follow the office routine. Let’s hear from LTTSites on how they are spending quality time with their kids these days… Aslam M. Shakir Sales and Business Development, Amsterdam Due to the pandemic situation, I was worried about my son’s physical activity owing to the restriction on outdoor sports and feared addiction and dependence on TV and video games. To avoid such issues, my wife and I are making sure we continue to work out individually and make sure the kids get exercise and play too. And I must say spending time with my child is the best feeling during this period. This has helped us to do all those things we have missed out on during our work routines in the past. Sheetal Bavi HR, Edison This extra time that I get to spend with my kid owing to the current situation is something that I have always longed for. Most of us have been witness and have to bear the unruly behavior of kids from time to time. This extra time gave me an opportunity to reflect why it happened. One must note that kids follow and imitate your behavior and the more frustrated and irritated you are, the more unruly your kid becomes. This realization and the extended time with our kid has really helped us to develop our child’s EQ as he sees his family eat, play and engage in activities together. I have seen him grow into a caring young child who cares for everybody from insects to plants. The curiosity gets the best out of him with each passing day. TS TiMES, SPECIAL MONTHLY EDITION | L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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