Articles by me / Published ArticlesEnjoying the ‘Small Joys’ of the Past with Gen Z in Lockdown (Mint Lounge) May 14, 2020 Written by 0 The lockdown has introduced children to simpler things such as a game of hopscotch, long afternoons spent devouring books, and homemade pizza.Having grown up in an India of fewer privileges, most parents today tend to romanticize the simpler days of their childhood. It has been my experience that the generation of ‘too much’ cannot fathom how a childhood spent without the internet, fancy gadgets, on-demand entertainment and shopping malls could be a happy one.I have seen my children look at me with sympathy when I tell them that my summer holidays were spent reading books and swimming with my friends, and that travel or television was only a very small part of these. They are unable to comprehend the joys of playtime that only ever involved board games, the thrill of going over your stamp collection over a languid summer afternoon, and the delicious anticipation of a homemade pizza.Read More brunchfoodrestaurantsFurther Reading... Kerala’s temple of wonders May 4, 2024 Parenting your parent on holiday November 9, 2024 In Mexico, life and the afterlife go hand in hand April 4, 2025 Previous PostA Handy Guide to Jaipur’s Newest Hotspots (Conde Nast Traveller) Next PostDog With a Blog: How I Escaped an Untimely Death at the Hands of My Owner
