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We have noticed a new trend that is becoming common to hear a lot of complaints about Generation Z. They say that Generation Z has no vision, are rude & lack respect for their elders. Sadly they are stereotyped as screen-addicted, physically inactive & entirely uninterested in outdoor sports. They also are selfish, lack basic table manners, show zero dedication in the workplace & view work only as a tool for earning rather than a place to contribute to the organization they work for. They lack a sense of national community, are highly individualistic & are prone to drugs & liquor addiction. Sadly, the list of grievances is too long to list it here. But, when we hear all this, the first & foremost question that should come to our mind is, who is responsible for this? Is this generalization of these flaws entirely accurate? If so, were there really no misfits in earlier generations? The answer to these questions holds the key to understanding why a sma...

  "For some, friendship still shines inside the sadness. For others, friendship shines only in happiness." Both views are valid from different angles. The First Category from the above quote:  Would have faced ups & downs in life. The Second Category from the above quote:  Would have had happiness & faced few hardships in life. Friendship between Lord Krishna & Kuchela (Sudama) Gurukul Friendship Bonding:  They had studied together at Guru Sandipani's ashram. This had resulted in close bonding of friendship between them, even though Lord Krishna was a prince & Kuchela was from a very poor family. Life took them on Diverging Paths:  Lord Krishna became King of Dwaraka while Kuchela remained a needy scholar struggling to feed & meet his family’s needs. Kuchela’s Journey on his wife prompting him:  He reluctantly travelled to Dwaraka with a simple gift of beaten rice (poha). The Old Friends Meeting at the Palace ...

Most families in present era plan their family size based on convenience. However, when we look into philosophy, developmental science, maternal health & evolutionary psychology reveals a meaningful structure that exists. A calibrated age gap, that is five years between children, opens up important developmental & relational benefits that smaller gaps often miss. The Spectrum to be understood - No Age Gap vs. Small Gaps When children are born closely together or as twins, they are often at similar cognitive & emotional stages of development. Apparent Advantages of Small Gaps: They share the same peer groups & similar ideas, providing each other with companionship for play & mutual understanding. Hidden Disadvantages: This close relationship can lead to unexpected psychological & physical stress. I will explain how in later part of this blog. The Science of Maternal Physiology & Postpartum Recovery The reason why a age gap between children...