What Children Learn in India
by Kay
Everywhere in India, my daughter drew a crowd of kids. They wanted to know where she was from, when she got to India, and how long she’d stay. They wanted to know what she was doing there and if she went to college. They wanted to know what she thought of India. Parents clustered outside the circle, waiting and sometimes listening while their children met this new person.
They took family photos with her.
Then we’d all look at the photos together.
Sometimes, they just looked at her, this new and different person. Open inquisitiveness with new people is valued. Kids expected that Katie wanted to meet them just as much as they wanted to meet her. Children learn people are good and differences interesting. Children learn privacy may matter, but not more than having family and friends nearby and inviting new people into our lives.
Children learn the life-affirming goodness of people.
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beautiful thoughts Kay :-)
You made our trip possible, Ajay!
it,s always great to travel with people have good heart and feelings in :-)
Did you see children playing cricket in India? And if so, did you join in?
We saw lots of cricket games because kids were out of school for their June holiday. We’ll have to join in a game on our next trip! I suspect I’m no better at cricket than I am at baseball, however!
People are good and differences are interesting. Refreshing.
We stress, from the time our kids can talk, not to talk to strangers. They don’t. It makes for a welcoming place to visit.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your trip. :-)
Thanks, Sally! The trip left me pretty tired out, though. I think it’s a combination of jet lag and the cold I caught on the plane. Just not bouncing back.
Hope your feeling revived soon. I am sure the trip was well worth the slow bounce back.
I too was captivated by the children in India – curious, open, and willing to share.