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  The importance of parenthood and its role for positive Development in children. Parents are the guiding light in a child's life and lay the foundation for children to nurture and grow. They equip them with the necessary skills in life. They pass on their legacies, protect and make endless sacrifices for their kids. The world is changing as quickly as they grow. Often the sleepless nights and worries seem endless. On this particular Sunday, we honor all parents who do everything to raise and protect their children . Parents Day has various dates in various countries of the world. But most countries celebrate parent’s day on the fourth Sunday of July including India. Parenthood was once thought to be inevitable — a destiny — for healthy fertile adults. No more. . The study says that one-third of the adults surveyed do not want to have any kids at all, with 34% of the view that having children comes in the way of their personal flexibility and growth. Many people are opting out, a l...

  I am not involved in the daily routine of my kids, it is difficult for me to show some affection to them. We often debate the role of a mother in shaping the character and life of children since they spend maximum time with her. But, do we talk enough about the impact of a father’s presence in children’s lives? Traditionally, fathers are touted to be the sole bread-winners of a family. A father has little or nothing to do with parenting of the child which is largely considered a mother’s responsibility. But times have changed and so have the gender dynamics in our society. As mothers today step out to work, contributing to the family income, dads have their back by helping out in household chores and taking up parenting duties. Research has revealed that fathers today have a better understanding of the importance of parenting and are actively taking part in it. They are spending three times as much time with their children as men did two generations ago. In an analysis of ov...