Paradigms of parenting

Shweta Yadav 

“There’s nothing called an extraordinary child, only an extraordinary childhood. Good parenting is what makes it extraordinary.”

And on good parenting rests the future of the world. Picking up this thread and weaving anecdotes and practical advice around it is The Children of Tomorrow by Om Swami. The spiritual guru and motivational speaker, Swami takes the readers on a journey to mindful parenting busting some of the age-old myths and practices that can damage the parent-child bonding. Calling parenting a skill that requires careful thought he uses illustrations and anecdotes to put his point across. His spiritual and philosophical insights make one introspect the traditional ways of parenting. 

The book has been divided into sections each of which focuses on challenges that every parent encounters while raising children. With his deep insight and perceptive knowledge Swami answers every parental fear while also outlining the actions and skills that can set one apart as a parent. Even though a celebate himself, Om Swami shares  experiences from his childhood candidly and creates an informative manual for parents from a child's perspective. The style is conversational, and the language is simple and evocative.

The book deals with a very basic concept which every child and parent can relate to. The Children of Tomorrow offers a new perspective on one of the toughest jobs in the world.