Over Indulgence
8 -year-old Aniket was sitting on the couch for the last two hours, glued to back-to-back cartoon shows. Watching him, I couldn’t help myself and slipped into a flashback of my childhood. Back then, we didn’t have this luxury of endless options. We had to wait for specific times to watch shows like Ramayana on Sunday mornings, Udaan on Friday evenings, and Wagle Ki Duniya on Wednesdays. Even the elders had their routine with the 8:30 PM news. Waiting was a way of life, and it taught us patience, contentment, and the joy of shared experiences and moreover the life was balanced. Today, the scenario is completely different. Children like Aniket have everything at their fingertips—unlimited shows, endless games, and instant gratification. This overindulgence comes with its set of challenges, affecting their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The Impacts of Over-Indulgence Reduced Patience and Resilience: Constant access to entertainment erodes the ability to wait. Ki...