The Power of Parenting

The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.

There is nothing more powerful, yet sublime, than Motherhood. Like magma beneath the earth's crust, parents' love and way of life forms the innermost core of a child's heart and becomes the source of energy for the rest of their lives.

With the idea that a healthy vision of the future is not possible without an accurate knowledge of the past, G D Goenka Public School, Sector 48, Gurugram, took up the life story of Chhatrapati Shivaji, India's quintessential war hero, as the theme for its Annual Day celebrations. Believing that communicating the truths of history is an act of hope for the future, the school endeavored to inspire children through the character and personality of Veer Shivaji. His strong code of ethics, courage, bravery & dignity is a lesson on essential life-skills for children. From early on, Shivaji was nurtured by his mother Rajmata Jija bai who instilled in him qualities of valor, devotion and patience. Her upright nurturing that made Shivaji into an indomitable warrior is a lesson on parenting for all later generations.

The musical dance-drama presentations were a powerhouse of energy. The absolute conviction in the eyes of each participant inspired everyone in the audience, arousing a conviction that strong winds of adversity always give way to a beautiful rainbow of victory. Calling it a blockbuster performance, parents were left mesmerized with the performance of the children and the efforts of the school.