*Importance of Shibir.*

          Even today, after being together for so many years and sharing the responsibilities and obstacles for grooming our small children, one tends to stand aloof. Why, I ask myself. Was the journey so exclusive that it was limited & restricted only to us?

 Looking back, I find that it was never meant to be so. We were always a small part of it. It was necessary to participate in it together. The wholeness made it pleasurable as we all shared the same aims. We, each were analyzed, answered and thus responded with efforts. The major factor which held us together during those times was that we used to meet regularly. We interacted amongst ourselves more frequently to discuss our common problems.

Now we think, being left out of this cohesive group will not be in the interest of our children. They need to have confidence in us so that they can accept us and share their joys and grief's with us.

After our children grew up, we got detached from the other parents. Time and distance are always a hindrance. Simultaneously, due to our shortcomings and lack of communication we could not contribute in the teenage shibir. We believe that due to laziness, non acceptance and non commitment we have further alienated ourselves from the group.

We intend to make conscious participation in the activities planned for the teenagers, interact more by using the blog and share the experiences.

Kiran & Swati.