Random hits on the keyboard

I see my kids using AI for almost every task. Considering the cultural context of Nepal and South Asia, where the authority and wisdom of parents (and elders) are deeply respected and rarely questioned. Now the kids are turning away from their parents and seeking suggestions from AI. Google search are becoming old fashioned. For many of us who grew up in Nepal during Gen X, the phrase "Parents are always right" isn't just a saying—it's a foundational pillar of our family and educational structure. Our parents, especially in their role as guides and ultimate sources of knowledge, commanded a respect that was intrinsic to the culture. But today, a new figure has entered the conversation: Artificial Intelligence. Our children, armed with smartphones and laptops, are now asking their most complex questions—from homework dilemmas to social anxieties—not to us, but to a vast, non-judgmental, and instantly responsive AI. This shift is creating a subtle yet profound tension i...

Parenting is an incredible journey, and I've been meaning to write about my own experiences for quite some time now. The journey has been full of stories I’m diving in. My son is 15, and my little one is 6. Reflecting on fatherhood has been nothing short of a revelation. Like every parent, our journey is unique, filled with laughter, surprises, and the occasional chaos that keeps life interesting. Parenting teaches you a lot. It has given me a new perspective on what my own parents went through raising me. My kids often hit me with the same unreasonable logic that I used to present to my parents.  Seeing it from the parent’s side is an eye-opener. I can now proudly tell my kids, "I understand what you mean. You will know what I mean later in your life when you have kids."  When my son was born, I got a job outside of Kathmandu, my hometown. This meant leaving him behind as I ventured out. I visited as often as I could, but looking back, I realize I missed a lot of those...

From early morning to the evening, my son gets hundreds of instructions from me and my wife, and occasionally from my four-year-old daughter. My son must have remembered what we are going to tell him to do next. This is not parenting, we realized. So I decided to note it down and try it myself. This is what 'lead by example' must be.  Here are some of the 'words of wisdom' we pour into our son. wake up on time organize your room eat on time drink more water take a shower be at the bus stop on time study hard in the school be careful while crossing the road when he returns from school put your dressing on the laundry box/room wash your hand complete your homework and projects first don't play video games too long limit your screen time dinner on time exercise take care of your sister spend some time with us improve your handwriting don't be grumpy Do some dishes if you can got to bed on time here are a few more general instructions speak softly, don't shout B...