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When the Bubble Bursts
Parenting, Children, Psychology Dion Le Roux Parenting, Children, Psychology Dion Le Roux

When the Bubble Bursts

Are we busy creating a world where children struggle to develop essential life skills?

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven society, we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of parenting trends, educational reforms, and social media's pervasive influence.

While our intentions are often noble—ensuring our children are happy, safe, and successful—the reality is that we may be inadvertently stunting their growth.

Children today face many challenges that hinder their development of essential social and life skills.

From over-parenting to the distractions of digital technology, the environment we’ve created raises significant questions about our children’s preparedness for adulthood.

Let us take a closer look at a few.

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Five Going on Fifteen

Five Going on Fifteen

Meet the pint-sized philosophers, the nippers with attitudes, and the mini versions of humanity that have seemingly swapped fruit juice boxes for espresso.

Forget building sandcastles; these mini-mavericks are busy texting on imaginary phones and debating which YouTuber is the best.

Hand a five-year-old a tablet, and you'll witness a digital maestro in action. They swipe, tap, and navigate apps with expertise that makes you question your own tech literacy. Siri, meet your miniature competition.

Let us have a look at a sneak preview that today's five-year-olds are giving us into their teenage years, and tell me if you recognise any of these …

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A Life Without Children
Quotations, Parenting, Relationships, Children Dion Le Roux Quotations, Parenting, Relationships, Children Dion Le Roux

A Life Without Children

"Life without children is like Coca-Cola without bubbles." - Dion Le Roux

Are you ready for a playful yet profound analogy that captures the essence of parenthood?

Raising kids is a lot like staring into a glass of Coca-Cola. At first glance, it's all bubbly, effervescent excitement. But as any parent will tell you, the fizzy joy is accompanied by unexpected burps, occasional spills, and a few moments that make you question your sanity.

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