Theme for April 2008.
Hi, there, Desi Mommies!
Doing well? Good, I hope so.
Momnesia had me in its grip these past 4 days, and I needed a gentle prod from Sandeepa to announce this month's theme :).
Our friend Sogno had her second baby recently, and we know quite a few of the mommies around the desi blogosphere will be welcoming their second children in the coming months.
As we all know, life with a child is one thing, and life with more than one is a different story altogether. Two (just the parents) is company; three (with an energetic bundle between them) is a crowd; four is , perhaps .... a celebration! Or the perfect circle for Ring a ring 'o roses.
I grew up as an only child, and the close relationship between siblings is something I had only seen from a distance. I remember one of my classmates ranting about something her sister did, to end with a sigh, and then, "Brothers and sisters, can't live with them, can't live without them!" I remember being perplexed by it and not quite 'getting it'. Till now, when I see my own little ones prancing about, hand in hand. It has its pleasant moments; it has its challenges.
For me, the arrival of the second one put many thoughts and doubts in my mind - these challenging questions resurface every few days: how will I be able to lavish the same time and attention on the second one as I did on the first? how do I make them feel equally loved? how do I avoid favouritism?
For this month, I'd like the moms who have already had 2 (or more) to share their stories, helpful experiences and tips about life with two (or more) children. How did you welcome your second bundle into your home? How did your first little love take it? How and when did sibling rivalry present itself in your home and how did you tackle it? Or, how did you avoid it and what approach did you find helpful to prevent it?
That would leave out a lot of mommies who are enjoying their first one; I say, post anything related to brothers and sisters. A favourite childhood memory, perhaps. A special anecdote. Anything which celebrates the special bond between sister and sister, brother and sister, and brother and brother. (Or even not; rants welcome too).
So this time at Desi Momz, let's dedicate the month to Sibling Love.
(Please remember to label your post 'Theme for April 2008'.)
[This post is by Mummyjaan of Apya and Bubbu]
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Saturday, April 5, 2008
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Potty Training Tips That Help
Some days back Dee had questions on Potty Training. From all the responses I have gleaned gems and gathered them in this post.
Since these are experiences and tips from real life Moms they should definitely be very useful
Right Time to Start
This is very debatable and also differs from child to child. Also the climate, your patience, how much help you have, determines the right age to start.
In India kids are potty trained pretty early on as the climate being hot it is possible to let the kids go diaper/panty free for a longer period of time. When there are accidents which is bound to happen, a quick wash both of the bottom and floor resolves the problem
This I found a difficult aspect here, I was hesitant of my daughter going around without diapers and wetting up my carpet and stuff everyday if I started to train her at 1 year. As many of the moms said the entire task of training is much easier and shorter if we start when the child is ready.
How do you know ?
Try training at around 22-24 months by making a routine of taking the child to the potty at scheduled intervals. If you feel the child does not understand the concept let go and wait for a couple of more months
Here is what mummyjaan said
“Our DD started demonstrating awareness - at around 20 months alright. By that I mean if I left her nappyless (in short/pants without diapers) she would squirm and get uncomfortable before needing to go. We didn't actually try to potty-train her till she was 24 months.But it wasn't until she was about 29 - 30 months before she actually 'got the idea'. And when it clicked for her ('the *small* potty seat is for *me*, for going to the potty'), then she kinda self-trained in a week, with little input from me.”
Get a Potty or Potty Seat
Get a colorful character potty seat or a potty. I personally feel the seats are much better. Start a routine. After breakfasts in the morning try to make the child sit on it. While he/she is there, try reading books etc. to give an idea that it is fun. Again try to take him/her to the bathroom after fixed intervals.
If your child already has a routine when he goes potty (i.e for BM) it might be easier.
Asha says
“Boys are little tough to train. Still buy a colorful potty with cartoon characters on it and tell him it's for the "big boy" and make him sit on it even when he is not needing to go.Some kids are just scared to go near it if you make them go when they need to.He will slowly get the idea.Accident happens when you start without the diaper but he will learn eventually.Reward him even if he just sits on it.”
Swapna and mnamma echo similar thoughts
Give Awards
My daughter’s daycare teachers helped a lot with the potty training. She started both the part time day care and subsequently the training around 25-26 months after a failed attempt by me at 23 months.
One thing I noticed that at school the peer pressure helped. So the teachers gave out stickers etc. for success and the clamor for getting more stickers gave a big boost to the whole process. I continued the award series at home too.
DR says
“Bought some stickers..so the day he succeeded he was given one and he could paste it on his cupboard door..and we would count them together..sometimes even call papa to have a look....and he glowed and beamed!!”
No Pull ups or Diaper
I did use pull ups for some time but I stopped using them at home when I started training. It seems using the pull up and also using the potty gives a child mixed message. It didn’t really take very long to get trained once the idea got into her head so there were very few accidents and my carpet was dry :D
GTN says
“The discomfort from being wet without a diaper propels them quickly into wanting to use the potty :P But then, every child is different so what worked for me might not work for you. Also, don't make a big deal out of it (or any accidents for that matter). Don't worry about carpets if you have them and keep a lot of paper towels, newspapers and the phone number to a good carpet cleaner handy :P”
Night time training
Start this once the child is trained during the day. Do not give milk or water at bedtime. After a drink, brushing etc. take him/her to the bathroom as the last step in the bedtime routine. Try to take him/her once more around mid night.
In my daughter’s case she does not go to the bathroom during the night. This I had seen from her pull ups being dry on most days so night training had not been difficult.
Some good tips for night time training are here :
http://www.pottytrainingtips.com/staying-tips.htm
Important Tips on Hygiene while Potty Training
Some very good tips are in here :
http://www.pottytrainingtips.com/maintaining-tips.htm
Remember little girls wipe front to back. Also it seems rather than wiping hard we should teach them to go “pat, pat” to avoid irritation
Another thing is have the pack of moist wipes ready. After the child has cleaned himself/herself do a clean up with the moist wipe. At least I always do that.
Don't Stress, Be Cool
Do not get stressed or stress the child. Make it a fun thing. He/she will get trained maybe a little early or late, doesn’t really matter.
Some more tips from here
http://www.pottytrainingtips.com/preparing-tips.htm
Since these are experiences and tips from real life Moms they should definitely be very useful
Right Time to Start
This is very debatable and also differs from child to child. Also the climate, your patience, how much help you have, determines the right age to start.
In India kids are potty trained pretty early on as the climate being hot it is possible to let the kids go diaper/panty free for a longer period of time. When there are accidents which is bound to happen, a quick wash both of the bottom and floor resolves the problem
This I found a difficult aspect here, I was hesitant of my daughter going around without diapers and wetting up my carpet and stuff everyday if I started to train her at 1 year. As many of the moms said the entire task of training is much easier and shorter if we start when the child is ready.
How do you know ?
Try training at around 22-24 months by making a routine of taking the child to the potty at scheduled intervals. If you feel the child does not understand the concept let go and wait for a couple of more months
Here is what mummyjaan said
“Our DD started demonstrating awareness - at around 20 months alright. By that I mean if I left her nappyless (in short/pants without diapers) she would squirm and get uncomfortable before needing to go. We didn't actually try to potty-train her till she was 24 months.But it wasn't until she was about 29 - 30 months before she actually 'got the idea'. And when it clicked for her ('the *small* potty seat is for *me*, for going to the potty'), then she kinda self-trained in a week, with little input from me.”
Get a Potty or Potty Seat
Get a colorful character potty seat or a potty. I personally feel the seats are much better. Start a routine. After breakfasts in the morning try to make the child sit on it. While he/she is there, try reading books etc. to give an idea that it is fun. Again try to take him/her to the bathroom after fixed intervals.
If your child already has a routine when he goes potty (i.e for BM) it might be easier.
Asha says
“Boys are little tough to train. Still buy a colorful potty with cartoon characters on it and tell him it's for the "big boy" and make him sit on it even when he is not needing to go.Some kids are just scared to go near it if you make them go when they need to.He will slowly get the idea.Accident happens when you start without the diaper but he will learn eventually.Reward him even if he just sits on it.”
Swapna and mnamma echo similar thoughts
Give Awards
My daughter’s daycare teachers helped a lot with the potty training. She started both the part time day care and subsequently the training around 25-26 months after a failed attempt by me at 23 months.
One thing I noticed that at school the peer pressure helped. So the teachers gave out stickers etc. for success and the clamor for getting more stickers gave a big boost to the whole process. I continued the award series at home too.
DR says
“Bought some stickers..so the day he succeeded he was given one and he could paste it on his cupboard door..and we would count them together..sometimes even call papa to have a look....and he glowed and beamed!!”
No Pull ups or Diaper
I did use pull ups for some time but I stopped using them at home when I started training. It seems using the pull up and also using the potty gives a child mixed message. It didn’t really take very long to get trained once the idea got into her head so there were very few accidents and my carpet was dry :D
GTN says
“The discomfort from being wet without a diaper propels them quickly into wanting to use the potty :P But then, every child is different so what worked for me might not work for you. Also, don't make a big deal out of it (or any accidents for that matter). Don't worry about carpets if you have them and keep a lot of paper towels, newspapers and the phone number to a good carpet cleaner handy :P”
Night time training
Start this once the child is trained during the day. Do not give milk or water at bedtime. After a drink, brushing etc. take him/her to the bathroom as the last step in the bedtime routine. Try to take him/her once more around mid night.
In my daughter’s case she does not go to the bathroom during the night. This I had seen from her pull ups being dry on most days so night training had not been difficult.
Some good tips for night time training are here :
http://www.pottytrainingtips.com/staying-tips.htm
Important Tips on Hygiene while Potty Training
Some very good tips are in here :
http://www.pottytrainingtips.com/maintaining-tips.htm
Remember little girls wipe front to back. Also it seems rather than wiping hard we should teach them to go “pat, pat” to avoid irritation
Another thing is have the pack of moist wipes ready. After the child has cleaned himself/herself do a clean up with the moist wipe. At least I always do that.
Don't Stress, Be Cool
Do not get stressed or stress the child. Make it a fun thing. He/she will get trained maybe a little early or late, doesn’t really matter.
Some more tips from here
http://www.pottytrainingtips.com/preparing-tips.htm
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Toddlers and Friendship
(This post by Sandeepa of Bong Mom's CookBook)
Hey Moms
I have a question regarding toddlers and their friendship pattern
My 3 year old started a new pre-school/day care from April, it’s been a month now. She is a friendly child but not an extrovert.
Last year she used to go to a different school. She was in the class for 2-3 year olds and was there for almost 8 months. She had made a couple of very good friends there and even at home she would keep talking about them. She would call up her friend on her toy phone when at home. Also when we dropped her or picked her up from school some of the kids would yell “S your Mom is here” or “Bye” or whatever.
In the new school S seems to be happy. When we drop off she is smiling and she looks happy when I pick her up. However she keeps saying she does not have a friend here. When I ask her teachers they say “S plays with everyone”. When I go to pick her up usually it’s their outside play time and I see most of the children going up and down the slides or running but not really playing together. None of the children wave or say “Bye” either (though I make it a point that we both wave to them and say Bye). I thought maybe this was because “S” was new. Yesterday when I went to pick her up, there was one more parent picking up his son who is in the same class. None of the children said anything to him either.
I also enrolled her into a school Karate class thinking that would help her bond. S enjoys the Karate class but it hasn’t done anything in the friendship front.
I felt sad. Is this a regular behavior with 3 year olds? Should I be fine that S looks happy though she doesn’t really have friends yet? Usually S loves playing with other kids whom she knows well and she and my neighbors’ daughter kind of play together so I think she would love to have friends at school too
Somehow the kids saying “Bye” or acknowledging that a friend is now leaving for home would have helped me. I keep harping on this with D and so thought of asking you girls
Hey Moms
I have a question regarding toddlers and their friendship pattern
My 3 year old started a new pre-school/day care from April, it’s been a month now. She is a friendly child but not an extrovert.
Last year she used to go to a different school. She was in the class for 2-3 year olds and was there for almost 8 months. She had made a couple of very good friends there and even at home she would keep talking about them. She would call up her friend on her toy phone when at home. Also when we dropped her or picked her up from school some of the kids would yell “S your Mom is here” or “Bye” or whatever.
In the new school S seems to be happy. When we drop off she is smiling and she looks happy when I pick her up. However she keeps saying she does not have a friend here. When I ask her teachers they say “S plays with everyone”. When I go to pick her up usually it’s their outside play time and I see most of the children going up and down the slides or running but not really playing together. None of the children wave or say “Bye” either (though I make it a point that we both wave to them and say Bye). I thought maybe this was because “S” was new. Yesterday when I went to pick her up, there was one more parent picking up his son who is in the same class. None of the children said anything to him either.
I also enrolled her into a school Karate class thinking that would help her bond. S enjoys the Karate class but it hasn’t done anything in the friendship front.
I felt sad. Is this a regular behavior with 3 year olds? Should I be fine that S looks happy though she doesn’t really have friends yet? Usually S loves playing with other kids whom she knows well and she and my neighbors’ daughter kind of play together so I think she would love to have friends at school too
Somehow the kids saying “Bye” or acknowledging that a friend is now leaving for home would have helped me. I keep harping on this with D and so thought of asking you girls
Friday, April 27, 2007
Kids gone wild?
Every time I look at my 2 year old daughter, in all her innocence, my heart gushes with love. I what I can do to always protect her and at the same time instill the "right" set of values in her. Now I say "right set" but I realize it is vague and ambiguous. Before I go off too much on a tangent, let me relate the incident which has set me off today.
My grandfather who is 88 years old lives in Mumbai. He and a few other friends of his (in the 70+ age group go for walks each evening. We live in a small gated community with many children of all ages. A few days ago as he was walking with his friends, a group of 8-9 year olds were cycling full speed and one of them hit my grandfather with his cycle. I mean the kid was cycling so fast, he cycled straight into him from the back!! I am shocked and amazed. I child of 8-9, I expect should be responsible enough to know that he/she needs to slow down when there are others on the road. My grandfather was helped home by his other friends but the person involved just said "Sorry Uncle, didn’t you hear the cycle bell?" and ran off!!!! My grandfather was hit so badly his shirt was torn and he had to be helped home.
What do parents teach their children in the name of basic courtesy, manners and consideration for others? I mean a child of 9 years surely has enough control over a bicycle that they can stop and avoid hitting others. It's not that the roads are very steep or anything that he lost control of the cycle or it's speed. On a similar note, on my last trip to India, I noticed so many times little teeny boppers shouting at or ordering about older people be it their driver, maali or maids. It shocks me and I wonder have their parents not taught them even basics of respecting elders no matter how rich or poor they may be? Am I right in blaming the parents for this behavior? What can I do to make sure that a few years down the line, it is not my child doing the same? I'd love to hear what all you other Moms think about this.
My grandfather who is 88 years old lives in Mumbai. He and a few other friends of his (in the 70+ age group go for walks each evening. We live in a small gated community with many children of all ages. A few days ago as he was walking with his friends, a group of 8-9 year olds were cycling full speed and one of them hit my grandfather with his cycle. I mean the kid was cycling so fast, he cycled straight into him from the back!! I am shocked and amazed. I child of 8-9, I expect should be responsible enough to know that he/she needs to slow down when there are others on the road. My grandfather was helped home by his other friends but the person involved just said "Sorry Uncle, didn’t you hear the cycle bell?" and ran off!!!! My grandfather was hit so badly his shirt was torn and he had to be helped home.
What do parents teach their children in the name of basic courtesy, manners and consideration for others? I mean a child of 9 years surely has enough control over a bicycle that they can stop and avoid hitting others. It's not that the roads are very steep or anything that he lost control of the cycle or it's speed. On a similar note, on my last trip to India, I noticed so many times little teeny boppers shouting at or ordering about older people be it their driver, maali or maids. It shocks me and I wonder have their parents not taught them even basics of respecting elders no matter how rich or poor they may be? Am I right in blaming the parents for this behavior? What can I do to make sure that a few years down the line, it is not my child doing the same? I'd love to hear what all you other Moms think about this.
Monday, April 23, 2007
The Grandparents...
(This post is by Sandeepa of Bong Mom's CookBook)
The Parents left over the weekend after a long stay, leaving both me and S miserable. Don't know about D though. It's amazing how guys never crib about their in-laws and yet lead a peaceful life, thus leaving no opportunity for serials like "Sasur bhi Kabhi Damad Tha"
More than me missing my parents I was worried about S who was extremely attached to them, more with her Dadai, my Dad. So whole of last week I kept explaining to her that Dadai & Didun are going back to Kolkata, because they have a house there which is also missing them. She took it nicely after my Mom promised to come back after taking care of the house. At the airport I told little S it's ok to be sad, even I am sad and she said she was "6" sad. Rating sadness on a scale at age 3 is pretty amazing I thought when I cannot even rate my pain in 1 – 10!!!
We gave her constant company over the weekend but grand parents are on another level and we can never achieve that. She used to almost bully my Dad and even tried teaching him Ballet !!! I really feel sad for little S. She is the kind of child who loves talking nineteen to a dozen but needs a patient listener who will also respond and ask the right questions. My mind strays many times during her chatter, especially in the car when I want to sit quite and think while she wants me to actively participate in some inane conversation. With my dad & Ma she used to spin stories, imaginary ones and have great time play acting.
Since S knows that her Dadai & Didun are not going to come back soon, the first thing she did after coming back from airport is call up her Thammi (my Ma-in-law) and she asks her when we should get tickets for her to come here. Thammi agreed to come soon but poor thing has had a knee replacement surgery and is in the healing stage. So we have to wait for her to recuperate.
This is when I feel "What am I doing so far away from my own country". The distance is so much that it’s not possible to hop on the next flight for a quick visit.
On the other hand I am amazed by the tenacity that grandparents seem to garner. The way my Ma would keep little S busy by doing little projects with her, teaching her Bengali Rhymes and Bengali Letters is amazing. I don't think I will ever make a good grandma. I can never do for my grandchild what S's grandparents (both sets) do for her. When I think of retirement I hardly envision myself sitting and playing with a 2 year old in my daughter's home, no I think of lazing in some private island with some good books in tow!!!
But both my parents and D's parents love spending time with S. They agree though that being close would have helped, then they wouldn't have to stay here for a long stretch and abandon all other aspects of life they have in India. But even then they are ready to pack their bags and come to spend time with her
Grandparents also have a very positive influence in the kids life I feel. I think they feel more secure and safe and learn a lot about our culture from them, especially the immigrant kids. When S's school was teaching family, she used to come and tell me about her friends’ Grandma and Grandpa. This time around she was very proud to have them visit her school too.
On a funny note, yesterday during afternoon tea time I was telling D, that tea time was more fun when my Ma was here because it was she who would make it when I would get back from work and we would sit around the table and chat over tea. Hearing this little S went away and came back with one of her cute play tea cups and offered me some wonderfully brewed make believe tea !!!
The Parents left over the weekend after a long stay, leaving both me and S miserable. Don't know about D though. It's amazing how guys never crib about their in-laws and yet lead a peaceful life, thus leaving no opportunity for serials like "Sasur bhi Kabhi Damad Tha"
More than me missing my parents I was worried about S who was extremely attached to them, more with her Dadai, my Dad. So whole of last week I kept explaining to her that Dadai & Didun are going back to Kolkata, because they have a house there which is also missing them. She took it nicely after my Mom promised to come back after taking care of the house. At the airport I told little S it's ok to be sad, even I am sad and she said she was "6" sad. Rating sadness on a scale at age 3 is pretty amazing I thought when I cannot even rate my pain in 1 – 10!!!
We gave her constant company over the weekend but grand parents are on another level and we can never achieve that. She used to almost bully my Dad and even tried teaching him Ballet !!! I really feel sad for little S. She is the kind of child who loves talking nineteen to a dozen but needs a patient listener who will also respond and ask the right questions. My mind strays many times during her chatter, especially in the car when I want to sit quite and think while she wants me to actively participate in some inane conversation. With my dad & Ma she used to spin stories, imaginary ones and have great time play acting.
Since S knows that her Dadai & Didun are not going to come back soon, the first thing she did after coming back from airport is call up her Thammi (my Ma-in-law) and she asks her when we should get tickets for her to come here. Thammi agreed to come soon but poor thing has had a knee replacement surgery and is in the healing stage. So we have to wait for her to recuperate.
This is when I feel "What am I doing so far away from my own country". The distance is so much that it’s not possible to hop on the next flight for a quick visit.
On the other hand I am amazed by the tenacity that grandparents seem to garner. The way my Ma would keep little S busy by doing little projects with her, teaching her Bengali Rhymes and Bengali Letters is amazing. I don't think I will ever make a good grandma. I can never do for my grandchild what S's grandparents (both sets) do for her. When I think of retirement I hardly envision myself sitting and playing with a 2 year old in my daughter's home, no I think of lazing in some private island with some good books in tow!!!
But both my parents and D's parents love spending time with S. They agree though that being close would have helped, then they wouldn't have to stay here for a long stretch and abandon all other aspects of life they have in India. But even then they are ready to pack their bags and come to spend time with her
Grandparents also have a very positive influence in the kids life I feel. I think they feel more secure and safe and learn a lot about our culture from them, especially the immigrant kids. When S's school was teaching family, she used to come and tell me about her friends’ Grandma and Grandpa. This time around she was very proud to have them visit her school too.
On a funny note, yesterday during afternoon tea time I was telling D, that tea time was more fun when my Ma was here because it was she who would make it when I would get back from work and we would sit around the table and chat over tea. Hearing this little S went away and came back with one of her cute play tea cups and offered me some wonderfully brewed make believe tea !!!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Virginia Tech carnage and some Questions...
I don’t know if this is the right place for this post but the Virginia Tech incident had me numb with fear. For the last 3 days it has been gnawing at the back of my head and today 1 hour of NPR during my afternoon commute triggered this post.
First of all a small prayer from all of us at DMC for all the students, faculty, parents employees at Virginia Tech who suffered both physically and emotionally.
First the Columbine school and then this. I do sincerely want the Gun Control to come into effect to stop lunatics from opening fire whereever they want to.
Another thing I noticed is the media harping on the Gunman as South Korean. Yes he was a South Korean immigrant but then he spent 14 years of his adult life in the US having immigrated here in 1992. Other than the parents who seem to have cut off all connection with S. Korea, if it’s a country who shaped his life which was it? Why is his nationality more important than the fact that he was the legal owner of a Gun? The NPR reporter went on to say how S. Korea was responding to the incident and how some of their Govt. Officilas were worried that this could strain their relationship with US.
“And from Seoul, South Koreans and their government appealed to Americans not to let the carnage generate racial prejudice against the 2 million South Koreans who live in the United States” -- Washington Post
Why should this situation even arise ? Why should S. Korea feel itself responsible for a cruel, lunatic boy who left the country 14 years ago to never go back and then open fire on his classmates in an American University ? If anyone is responsible its all of us, the entire human race and obviously the US Gun Control laws which sells Gun to all and sundry.
“Mihae Kim, another community activist in Virginia, was especially worried about the impact on younger Korean Americans who might be insecure about their place in American society” -- Washington Post
Living in a state where there is a good balance of all races I have not seen much prejudice here yet. However when your kid goes to an American school have you ever observed any such thing that stems from a difference in nationality or race though the kid is an Indian American?
As parents how safe do we feel the educational institutes are here for our children ? Does such incidents ever make you think of going back to our country? Is India more safe ? I have seen many Indian parents wrapping up and going back when the kids are in middle school. Is this one of the reasons too ?
First of all a small prayer from all of us at DMC for all the students, faculty, parents employees at Virginia Tech who suffered both physically and emotionally.
First the Columbine school and then this. I do sincerely want the Gun Control to come into effect to stop lunatics from opening fire whereever they want to.
Another thing I noticed is the media harping on the Gunman as South Korean. Yes he was a South Korean immigrant but then he spent 14 years of his adult life in the US having immigrated here in 1992. Other than the parents who seem to have cut off all connection with S. Korea, if it’s a country who shaped his life which was it? Why is his nationality more important than the fact that he was the legal owner of a Gun? The NPR reporter went on to say how S. Korea was responding to the incident and how some of their Govt. Officilas were worried that this could strain their relationship with US.
“And from Seoul, South Koreans and their government appealed to Americans not to let the carnage generate racial prejudice against the 2 million South Koreans who live in the United States” -- Washington Post
Why should this situation even arise ? Why should S. Korea feel itself responsible for a cruel, lunatic boy who left the country 14 years ago to never go back and then open fire on his classmates in an American University ? If anyone is responsible its all of us, the entire human race and obviously the US Gun Control laws which sells Gun to all and sundry.
“Mihae Kim, another community activist in Virginia, was especially worried about the impact on younger Korean Americans who might be insecure about their place in American society” -- Washington Post
Living in a state where there is a good balance of all races I have not seen much prejudice here yet. However when your kid goes to an American school have you ever observed any such thing that stems from a difference in nationality or race though the kid is an Indian American?
As parents how safe do we feel the educational institutes are here for our children ? Does such incidents ever make you think of going back to our country? Is India more safe ? I have seen many Indian parents wrapping up and going back when the kids are in middle school. Is this one of the reasons too ?
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