The Coronavirus Pandemic — a Blessing in Disguise?

With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, it is potentially difficult to imagine good things while it is wreaking havoc all over the world. However, if we follow the “glass half full” approach, there are certain considerable changes brought about by the novel disease following lockdown that have led to a lot of good to appreciate in the long run. The first is family: Before lockdown, people would be immersed in the daily grind of life and hardly ever make time for their loved ones. But, ever since the restrictions have been imposed, families have begun to spend more time together. They’ve started cherishing the pure moments of comfort and love that they might have previously taken for granted. Another fruit of the hiatus is the improvement of the parent-child relationship following the work from home policy. Since people rarely or don’t at all have to commute to work, there has not only been an increase in productivity, but children are now getting undivided attention from their parents. This was rare in most cases because of the hectic work schedules of most parents. Due to online classes, parents are also better able to assess their children’s standing as students — … Continue reading The Coronavirus Pandemic — a Blessing in Disguise?