“Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. Sing in the shower, dance to the radio, tell stories and write a poem to a friend. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.”- Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Hobbies are a healthy past time. Regardless of which hobby we choose, the benefits of engaging in that hobby will surely surprise us. It is a means of self discovery, helps to develop social skills, nurtures creativity, ensures cognitive development and physical well being. Hobbies create skills and a passion for something that provide the foundation for a future career. For example, gardening can teach plant physiology & ecology. The various hobby clubs at DPSI aims at giving a platform to help students explore their passion and hone their skills.
As parents, it is our utmost responsibility to nurture our children’s hobbies. Here are certain pointers that one should follow: Observe the child’s interests and identify his/her strengths, introduce them to sports, music, theatre, arts, drama, gardening, reading and others to see what special skills or talents he or she might have, give them space, a safe environment and equipment, respect their choices and celebrate their achievements.
A hobby if practiced well can be an asset. And who knows, pursuing a hobby may help your child find their Ikigai – the secret to a long and happy life.
Give your child the gift of a hobby and they will Thank You for it when they grow up.
Thank you
