Connect at Kitchen

Bonding

Undoubtedly, kitchen is a busy compartment used for cooking food and also for having tea, lunch, and dinner. This is normal. But it has a great significance that contributes to a wide range of opportunities to learn new things from diverse subjects. One should develop the good habit of spending a few hours in kitchen with their loved ones after dinner. Taking some time to discuss various things not only increases our knowledge but also provides a formidable direction to choose right things. It is often said that knowledge is not confined only within the walls of institutions and libraries, though it has great informal sources that also bridge the gap by shaping our minds with great ideas and thoughts. Book knowledge has its own importance in providing new insights in converting raw facts into realities but knowledge with experience is radiating enormously through the reflections of wisdom.

Parents always love to share some valuable lessons with their children. We get enough time to rest in kitchen after having dinner. It is indispensible to gain knowledge and experiences shared by our elders which benefit us largely. Gone are the days when members of family took ample time for sharing their thoughts with one another, developing a curiosity and gaining  knowledge about different aspects of life such as budget planning, decisions making, and the role of family heads, and more. They taught many valuable lessons that would not only keep us abreast of the facts but also generate a true sense of humility and empathy towards the lower classes. Their past experiences still have positive impact on many families. Hence, the kitchen is a great source for obtaining knowledge in terms of traditional practices.

Technology has largely impacted human lives by cutting off emotional connections with loved ones. Retreating to our rooms after dinner is another contributor to family disconnect. It is proven that mobile phones have drastically changed lifestyles resulting in anxiety and negative thoughts. Valuing families is more important than anything else. Children need time from parents to develop moral values and receive impressive lessons that foster quality.

Following are ways that will surely bring respite to our lives:-

1. Avoid sitting in separate rooms for long hours: - This is a growing concern that has destroyed families. We often avoid sitting in kitchen after tea or dinner. It is time to enrich ourselves by spending quality time with our family members. Parents usually wait for their children to join them tea and dinner in the kitchen to listen their thoughts and share their own.
2. Spend time with family to learn something: Elders have vast experiences to share having traversed various fields and can provide valuable insights. Besides cooking make kitchen a knowledge sharing compartment to better connect the families.
3. Enjoy the company of your parents: Parents also need some suggestions from their sons. They often feel disappointed when their sons or daughters don’t pay heed to their talks. It is great virtue to enjoy the company of our parents, staying with them and sharing positive vibes.
4. 4. Learn cooking in the kitchen: spending time in the kitchen allows us to learn cooking from our mothers and prepare delicious cuisine.
5. Avoid using mobile phones immediately after tea and diner: Stay away from mobile phones and ensure family time is prioritized above all. Share positive vibes to fill voids, bringing everyone together.

The writer is a civil service aspirant