Doesn't this phrase take you back to your childhood days? I am sure most of you would agree that childhood days are the most cherished memories in life. What's hurting is children of this generation (Gen Z) although gifted with advanced equipment, gadgets, toys, and amenities, in the name of modernization are not experiencing the basic joy of playing in the sand under the hot sun, running without shoes, and jumping inside the whatever for a swim just at the sight of it.
When I look at the options for toys and dresses a kid has on Amazon, I wouldn't lie that I feel a little jealous that we never had many options when we were growing up but when I look at them enjoying their pasta, playing with electric toys, watching YouTube on their tabs and learning from an online platform, I am taken aback as to how much these kids are losing in life.
All this has got me thinking if this change in our lifestyle is the root cause for the pandemic that we are experiencing right now. The same World that taught us to embrace each other, greet each other with a handshake or hug, hold hands when in fear, shoulder our friend's problems is now teaching us the importance of social distancing, not to share, not to touch each other and so on. As ironical as all this might sound, the harsh reality is, THIS is the New Normal. If you are reading this article and asking me if there is a solution or a Midas touch to solve all the problems that can bring our lives to normalcy, there is!