Has the ‘Child’ in Childhood Disappeared?

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Rachna

July 29, 2012

Most people are aware of the love and respect that I have for Zephyr as a person. I really admire her wisdom, and there is something to learn from each blog post that she writes. Do visit her blog at Cybernag.in. She is one of the most positive, warm and encouraging bloggers that I know of, and it is an absolute honor to do this Guest Post for her blog.

So, go ahead and read my post about today’s children and the constant pressure they live under at:
http://cybernag.in/2012/07/has-the-child-in-childhood-disappeared/

48 responses to “Has the ‘Child’ in Childhood Disappeared?”

Zephyr

July 29, 2012

That is such a lovely intro Rachna. Thank you so much especially since I know it comes from your heart. I am blessed to have found such wonderful friends through my blog. Sniff…sniff..

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1. Rachna
  
  July 29, 2012
  
  Thank you Zephyr! I am blessed to have found you along with so many other truly wonderful blogger friends. Thank you for being yourself.
  
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Corinne Rodrigues

July 29, 2012

I’m so glad to be connected to both you lovely ladies – off to read.

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1. Rachna
  
  July 29, 2012
  
  Thank you dearest Corinne! What a beautiful thing to hear early in the morning!
  
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goingbeyondthepages

July 29, 2012

Already did and loved it 🙂

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1. Rachna
  
  July 29, 2012
  
  Thank you, Jas!
  
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Ash

July 29, 2012

Really wonderful post… commented on Zephyr’s blog 🙂

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1. Rachna
  
  July 29, 2012
  
  Thank you Ash!
  
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Uma

July 29, 2012

Great post, Rachna! 🙂

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1. Rachna
  
  July 29, 2012
  
  Thank you Uma!
  
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ashok

July 29, 2012

thats wonderful…

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1. Rachna
  
  July 29, 2012
  
  Thank you Ashok!
  
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Colleen

July 29, 2012

I want to print this out and read it again and again!!:)

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1. Rachna
  
  July 29, 2012
  
  Colleen, thank you so much!
  
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Jack

July 29, 2012

Rachna,Navigated there and left my comment. Thanks for link, I will visit her soon.Take care

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1. Rachna
  
  July 30, 2012
  
  Thank you Jack!
  
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debajyoti

July 29, 2012

absolutely brilliant writing Rachna!! i have commented on Zephyr’s blog. dunno how it went into moderation. May be she has blocked my profile 😀

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1. Rachna
  
  July 30, 2012
  
  Thanks Deb! I think moderation is on not only for your profile. And, many comments are also landing in spam including yours :).
  
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TTT

July 29, 2012

brilliant ! have commented on Zephyr’s blog …

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1. Rachna
  
  July 30, 2012
  
  Thanks TTT!
  
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Found In Folsom

July 29, 2012

Loved the post Rachna. Hey, I like your new background in the blog. I won’t eat up your comment space here too. I have already eaten up Zephyr’s space. 🙂

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1. Rachna
  
  July 30, 2012
  
  Thank you so much for noticing, FiF, and I loved your comments on Zephyr’s blog.
  
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Rahul Bhatia

July 30, 2012

I saw your and Zephyr’s comment on this post on her blog and thank you both:)

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1. Rachna
  
  July 30, 2012
  
  Thank you so much Rahul!
  
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jaish_vats

July 30, 2012

Lovely post. Have commented on Cybernag,

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1. Rachna
  
  July 31, 2012
  
  Thank you Jaish! I loved your comment.
  
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AmitAag

July 30, 2012

..a treasure indeed! Have left my observations there at Zephyr’s

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1. Rachna
  
  July 31, 2012
  
  Thank you so much, Amit! I treasure your words.
  
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Cloud Nine

July 31, 2012

Great post Rachna. Have commented in Cybernag:)

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1. Rachna
  
  July 31, 2012
  
  Thank you Cloud Nine!
  
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magiceye

July 31, 2012

Well done Rachna!!Loved the thought flow and the presentation of the sorry state of parenting today.

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1. Rachna
  
  July 31, 2012
  
  Thanks Deepak! Your appreciation means a lot.
  
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gopinath

July 31, 2012

Lovely post. Who will begin it? I also want to my kid to have a childhood like i had stress free…i didnt know about a career till i was in high school….i also have number of examples where my not so successful friends in studies have settled in much better positions than the college toppers….but how fo i start it…..

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1. Rachna
  
  July 31, 2012
  
  You can begin it. I am doing it for my kids. What is stopping you? If you are clear in your conscience what the right path is, go for it!Thanks for visiting my space. Look forward to having you here more often.
  
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BK Chowla,

July 31, 2012

This is one of the best posts I have read,not only at your site,anywhere.This one post which is just what the present generation must read and understand the reality as exists today .Well done,Rachana

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1. Rachna
  
  July 31, 2012
  
  Thank you Chowlaji! Your appreciation means a lot to me.
  
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Haddock

July 31, 2012

Some kids don’t behave like kids, but they talk and behave like an adult…. and that is when we feel that there is no childhood.

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1. Rachna
  
  August 1, 2012
  
  Absolutely! I have seen many kids who are like this. Sad, isn’t it? Thanks for visiting.
  
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Raj

August 2, 2012

This is truly a wonderful post. It showcases the importance of good parenting and how it helps bring bloom in the life of a child. It is more important to let the child inside your child grow first rather than hurrying your child to grow fast. Life is not all about achieving.. it is about living first and enjoying your life. If happiness is there, success will follow. Can’t stress how important and powerful this post is. Brilliantly written. And I loved your description of Zephyr too. Very apt and sweet. 🙂

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1. Rachna
  
  August 3, 2012
  
  Raj, I do look forward to your wonderfully insightful comments on my blog. I am so glad that you could connect with this post. I agree about Zephyr. She is such a gem of a person.
  
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dr.antony

August 2, 2012

I had written something about it long back.’vanishing childhood’ the post.

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1. Rachna
  
  August 3, 2012
  
  Can you share the link here please.
  
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kala

August 3, 2012

Thats so true well said

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1. Rachna
  
  August 3, 2012
  
  Thank you Kala!
  
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Bhavana

August 3, 2012

fantastic post, Rachna!!! It makes me nostalgic and also envious of your kids–what a lovely mother they have…

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1. Rachna
  
  August 4, 2012
  
  Thank you Bhavana! What a lovely compliment to give someone. I cherish it.
  
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Shilpa Garg

August 8, 2012

Wonderful post! It’s tough being a child in today’s environment!!

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1. Rachna
  
  August 12, 2012
  
  Yep and it is tough being a parent too :).
  
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