Some of the most cherished memories that last a lifetime come from childhood. As we age, it may be difficult to remember everything due to the many experiences we’ve had. However, small, significant memories can greatly impact our future.
Consumerism is one inherited form of attraction towards artificial needs that is brought forward from the previous generations. So, whenever something attractive comes near to our vision we seek to attain it. Majority of children thereby inherits an attraction towards sweets like candy or chocolate. But, candy and sweets are not promoted by a lot of parents who know about the adversities it may bring to health in future.
Later, some children develops a defence mechanism after understanding health issues which turns them to say no to sweets after a lot of protests for sweets. They respond with a ‘no’ when they are brought to a small bakery or stationary shop and are asked to buy whatever they want; the favourite toffee or candy that they like. The following is an experience from childhood.
At age 4, while at the maternal home, a maternal uncle, who is no longer with us, brought his nephew to a nearby bakery and stationery store during his long leave or vacation from the Middle East. The uncle offered to pick every chocolates or toffees as a gift to him on their meeting for the very first time, leaving him astonished and hesitant to choose from his blocked list. He spent over 5 minutes frozen in indecision during the shop’s peak hours, until the owner handed him the most popular chocolate bar for children, which he declined with a nod. I eventually ate it at home, feeling shame, only after my uncle narrated the story to my mom and everyone else. It later became my favorite chocolate brand when my secondary teeth grew in.
At times, not all children exhibit identical behavior. However, there exist moments when they begin to assert their independence. Children who possess an intrinsic inclination to express dissent, particularly within the age of 10, are likely to develop distinct characteristics and diverge from their peers, even if they appear to integrate with their groups.
Minors can’t make their own decisions as per law, but their choices can sometimes be better than their guides- in person or virtual ones.