Gravitas Plus: Why children need to be taught the art of doing nothing

Gravitas Plus | Do you pack your child's schedule with activities?
Does your child have no time to get bored?
Did you know boredom is a great teacher?
Boredom teaches children life lessons that worksheets and seminars can't.
Listen in to Palki Sharma (@palkisu).
#GravitasPlus #children #artofdoingnothing
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[@vemps]

Without a doubt Palki will be missed immensely. It’s hard to imagine Gravitas without her. Thank you for your excellent journalism..

[@eunice8116]

Where is Palki going ? I like her telling me geopolitics

[@joedavidson6556]

She’s going back full time in the anal porn business. She always was the number one girl in the business.

[@vemps]

@@eunice8116 there is a rumors that she'll left wion ..

[@ayushgaur3943]

@@vemps It's not rumors, she had confirmed on her twitter handle.

[@country9825]

@@ayushgaur3943 Did she tell why?

[@malinipachaiyappan8598]

I started watching this channel only because of you Palki.. wish you all the best

[@cautionhumanbeing749]

Me too.

[@angelladavis2250]

I am sooo gonna miss Palki.

[@mathsman3053]

“Parents want to build the future of the children but , in between the process they forget to develop character of child 👦🏻🍁 “ - Mahabharata

[@sarina5352]

Absolutely, parents think by entertaining them we are doing good. But they don't need it. Just let them be kids and enjoy.

[@tanl7756]

In other words, go back to the OLD days where kids played with kids unsupervised by hovering parents. LIKE "The Little Rascals" of old. Stop PUSHING the kids, stop HOVERING. The child builds NO character if there are always hovering parents.

[@ufosrus]

If that is said in the Mahabharata, then this has been going on for centuries. 😁

[@yogi5878]

@@ufosrus because we stop learning for centuries while we were busy surviving invaders for atleast 1000 years.

[@AlexTheLi0n]

This hits the nail right on the head. I’ve been telling some parents that their kids are way over scheduled. When we were kids most of our free time was filled with games we came up with and we never at a shortage of ideas.

[@GainTheta]

Palki, WION is not WION without you. Hope to hear you again soon somewhere else.

[@abdinorth7997]

She’s very smart and knowledgeable

[@kletterrosen459]

Everyone who like Palki - give a LIKE to this Video. Everyone who loved such a strong and sympathic woman. Thank you very much!

[@ThEEqualizer93]

simp

[@manishbs8997]

Sad to hear true face of journalism is quitting WION. She is the reason y I watch gravitas, wherever she will go , i will follow her

[@Anonymous-yr1hv]

Really? Who told you?

[@sumaiahfatima_9213]

Me too

[@blurryblueee]

@@Anonymous-yr1hv she confirmed in her Twitter handle

[@Anonymous-yr1hv]

@@blurryblueee damn! Such a terrible news for the morning!

[@sundayvictor4367]

@@blurryblueee what's her Twitter handle?

[@MrBuzzzzz]

First time I've heard any parenting advice in a very long time that was worthwhile listening to. I've been screaming this very thing for years because I am a guitar instructor and my young students are all stressed out because of too many activities, high pressure at school and absolutely no free time for even the basic things needed to be a well balanced person. Their parents have them enrolled in everything available and they go go go 7 days a week. It's ridiculous and the results have been nothing but negative for these kids.

[@deeptiyadavilli6416]

Where r u placed in US Or UK? my question is becoz, I stay in UK and most of my friends who have children are enrolled full packed in all activities. Leaving them no time for themselves to grow up know their own

[@davidferguson6525]

Growing up was a lot of fun. Didn't know about being bored. When I got home from school, I'd just knock off the homework first, then it was playtime. Projects took more time, even going to the library. Some children had parents helping them or even doing their assignments. Sometimes I could ask my Dad the meaning of words but I had to everything myself. I even watched TV while doing homework chatting away to siblings or parents. I knew some of my peers could never have gotten a good grade if their parent didn't do their project for them. Seemed unfair to me too but I said, That's not stopping me. I felt a sense of accomplishment beacuse my grades were of my own effort, no help. I taught my children the same. I'd buy the glue and the poster board but I wanted to see them set it up and use their imagination. I'd credit them and support their efforts. On holidays I didn't mess with schoolwork, I'd just enjoy the season. When school was open, I was back to getting top grades. Always had to be amongst the top grades or be number one. No time to be bored

[@Sid-mj1qf]

Her voice was kinda shaking when she said the last word "Gift too"...she was also emotional as we all are..Miss you Palki and your one-liners in Gravitas. I'll always listen to you even you join any channel it may be.

[@shayanraj7840]

😔😔so sad

[@subhavnogia]

Absolutely, i also felt that... 😭

[@jenrey5135]

😭 noooo I see this news because of her, so professional

[@priceg.t6895]

Can you please start your own KZbin or twitch channel?

[@prch.v]

@beej anaj wtt....are you saying??

[@nandakumarkulkarni5715]

Even adults need to learn this! Best wishes for your future endeavours. Keep the fire alive and blaze the trail.

[@malvika857]

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[@heytheresmileplease]

This is only for parents. Child is never gonna understand this research.

[@knoahbody69]

Be honest now. How many are watching this video waiting for the bus? Waiting in line?

[@zephheine9681]

👍🏻

[@harini4133]

True!!

[@tamasapatra397]

Good luck for whatever you do next, Palki. You're the one who got me hooked to international news. I haven't missed a single episode of Gravitas since I started listening to you in Jan 2021. I will keep tuning in to Gravitas if the show continues to run. The content of the show is too good to miss. But I will certainly miss you as the host.

[@angelladavis2250]

Sounds like the death knell of Gravitas to me. She is the life and breath of gravitas.

[@Whyamisohot19]

What have you thought of the channel lately?

[@JyoSco007]

Why did she leave?

[@stinkybirdhouse]

list starts at 4:37 1. Boredom is essential for emotional development 2. Boredom helps strategize 3. Boredom helps children develop problem-solving skills 4. Boredom makes them creative 5. Boredom instills a sense of independence overall, great vid so be sure to watch it whole

[@suzannederringer1607]

When we were Kids we weren't 'bored.' At least I wasn't. It was MY time to read, dream, roam the Woods and fields. I grew up without the 'advantages' of constant planned activities - my parents couldn't afford it. I've never felt the need to be 'busy' in my life. Kids need freedom and mental space!

[@lifeisshort.stopwastingyou9600]

yes, you were allowed to be bored if you could do all that

[@manishsuresh4996]

I feel proud of my parents for teaching me to deal with boredom

[@akshatrao1818]

Same here my friend, my childhood was amazing. My parents were not rich to put us on planned activities. So i had friends, lot of frnds who too had ample amount of time. So we enjoyed it.

[@_missreverie_]

agree!

[@ufosrus]

And it sparks the imagination.

[@royalqueen7372]

There's no wion without Palki. I hope she stays. She made me watch news channel after many years.

[@mwendenyaga91]

You need to understand people need to grow and WION will continue airing stories with or without her.

[@harmonybalancehealth]

This video and advice was outstanding. I lived in the country when young and the neighbour next door was probably 3/4 miles away. I wasnt bored. Nature was the magical place for me and each environment offered me a different experience like the forested area was full of vitality and tall trees giving a canopy to the little white flowers (the trillium) which is Ontario's national flour. There was often water and spongey areas with moss, rocks and so much more. I was in my own world observing, listening and drinking in the deep feelings and knowings of the stillness and the connection to the universal field of consciousness, of light and of deep knowing. The meadow offered me a different experience. I always had a friend close to me because I had a twin sister. However there were times, I just wanted to experience the magic on my own. I am glad I didnt start going to school until I was 6 1/2 years old. School was not challenging and or exciting for me. In fact it was boring and I didnt like it. I preferred the great outdoors, stillness and the beauty of the Creator. Thanks again for your great insights and knowing. Stillness and unknowingness is so vitally important. This is where you really get to know who you are. You are a magnificent and magical being. However, the school system, parents and our culture takes our power away. I know, I lived thru that. Was speaking to a woman today and she said I would never believe that you were not confident and or voiceless. It took me a long time to develop a voice. I studied myself under ancient wisdom for six years.

[@lilyrose4191]

Beautifully stated. I had a similar experience growing up, they way you have described your surroundings and your connection. The only difference is I loved learning in school, although not the influences being pushed in high school. Towards the end of high school I had a serious illness, spent time in hospital and didn't finish or go on to higher education. It was my original plan to go to Uni. It took over a year to get my health back and then I went straight into the workforce. I studied at home and continue to do so. I haven't regretted the loss of the "system" ... it turned out to be a Blessing! Many Blessings to you and thank you for sharing!

[@elisiodominguesdesouza5388]

Hi Palkisha, I learned through some comments bellow that you are quitting Gravitas, if true, I'll be very sad because I started following Gravitas news because of you! To me you're among the best journalists in the world!!! May The Almighty Creator bless and protect you and your family!!!! From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!

[@invisible_d_r]

Palki is the meaning of "best story teller"

[@xoxo4385]

@@alok5402 he is biased towards Congress

[@aojathotmail]

WION still tows the WEF narrative, please get involved in local politics

[@xoxo4385]

@@aojathotmail Palki is a foreign affairs news reporter so she will only speak about foreign affairs and local affairs that effect foreign policies

[@aojathotmail]

@@xoxo4385 i'd pay closer attention to what is NOT SAID by WION reporters, dig around on each topic and its relatively easy to tell their bias/position when you see what they AREN'T saying

[@tomorrowisanotherday3551]

I'm an adult and I have long forgotten how to deal with boredom. It's an adult problem too.

[@recker6433]

start with meditating, sit in right posture and force yourself to just sit for 3 mins. Gradually increase time and maybe someday even master mindfulness.

[@guillermoperez2750]

Blame boredom to your wife/husband, this is what people normally do. 🤣

[@peterbelanger4094]

Boredom doe snot just come from idleness, it can come from monotony too. Doing a dull, meaningless job can can lead to an overall boredom in life. But adult life is full of dull repetitive tasks and time periods. How does an adult safely go on a road trip? The parent driving the car can get just as bored behind the wheel as the kids in the back, and it's much more crucial that parent has the mental discipline to stay focused and safe. How does one do a job that is well below their skill level, but it's all that is available and without it one could go hungry? How does one wait for the water to boil so that a meal could be prepared? Patience is part of that equation. Boredom is not an activity level, it is a feeling, a result of one's viewpoint on the situation. The feeling of "I'm bored" is an internal message to perhaps re-frame your viewpoint on what is happening.

[@lifeisshort.stopwastingyou9600]

that is because you did not learn how to crochet yet.

[@blazingfuryoffire1]

@Joost Merkens Things like card games and fighting games have endless possibilities. You lose, lab out a new strategy and test it against others.

[@vleiratfilms2020]

Thank you .. everything I would have said if I’d been able to. When we were kids we had lots of those times. I’m eternally grateful for all the things I learned to do while my mom was writing and my dad was doctoring (or playing golf!) .. I made stuff.. anything .. today I am still making stuff .. tables cupboards fireplaces boats music movies .. repairing things.. painting pictures. Wish my parents were still around to thank them .. I’m 78 years old and never been happier than when I’m bored🌞

[@shubhambhardwaj1373]

Last pages of our notebooks were the real evidence of how we passed our free times and killed boredom , 90s children in India could have a 12 hr journey just seeing the landscapes and appreciating nature!

[@JanhaviMishra]

Thank you Palki for being an amazing journalist and speaking the truth. Wish you all the best for your future!

[@ignacelakra6777]

Means 🧐🧐🤨🤨🤔🤔

[@shubhamanand1446]

@@ignacelakra6777 she is leaving wion network

[@jacobtheguitarman7584]

Apna kaam dekho bhai , wo note chaap ke nikal lenge , tumhe kya milega , babaji ka thullu

[@mameejongte3840]

@@jacobtheguitarman7584 ki reee3

[@rajeevkansal3654]

I watch Gravitas fairly regularly and Palki will be missed. The topic you chose today is extremely important. In today's chaotic world, your show is like fresh air.

[@arenlaozukum8099]

Is palki leaving wion?

[@swaminathanmahesh5122]

@@arenlaozukum8099 yes She resigned on 4th September 2022

[@smetljesm2276]

@@swaminathanmahesh5122 That's a big loss... Any information where she went to work for?

[@divyapari9164]

Oh that’s really sad

[@rajeevkansal3654]

@@smetljesm2276 not yet.

[@j.gyamayaka5826]

THIS LESSON IS SO IMPORTANT!! I used to create a challenge with my daughter when she was 2 or 3 years old. We would sit still quietly for a few seconds or minutes. If she was quiet longer than me then we would celebrate in some way.. either cheer, get some nice dessert or go somewhere fun.. I definitely saw improvements in her ability to handle boredom

[@janetpierre7985]

I love this. I'm 61 year old and a mother of four. I have four grandchildren and appreciate what I learned today. Thank you!

[@carolinamoreno7372]

You are the kind of mother that kids can be proud of! Great presentation, Palki dear!

[@lifeisshort.stopwastingyou9600]

i can't help but believe that her parents were also wonderful. such a strong personality.

[@adityavadapalli]

@WION, no matter what, resolve your differences, dissolve your egos, and make sure Palki stays. You guys together is the best team ever. You and Palki have brought back principles in Journalism. Please don't leave WION dear Palki.

[@shantanushekharsjunerft9783]

There is a book published in 1987 called “Being no one, going nowhere”. It’s by a German Buddhist nun “Ayya Khema”. Fascinating book on this very topic.

[@stevenvitali7404]

Thanks, i will check it out

[@smoothoperator9845]

👑Queen of Global News... Palki Sharma Upadhyay👑P.S.U The Best News Anchor in the World...No Desperate B.S! No Spin!! No Hype !! No Bold Face Hypocrisy!! Just Fine Authentic Organic News..! Pay attention to the Queen of News as she endeavors to conqueror a new Media Frontier 👑 Peace Out! 👑Queen of Global News... Palki Sharma Upadhyay👑P.S.U

[@Anonymous-yr1hv]

I didn't know Palki is leaving Wion! I am emotional now. Palki, please don't leave.

[@CherDele]

What a lovely way to end your time with WION. Food for thought on the positives of boredom in childhood. Total fact. Boredom helped me to be more independent and think for myself and is part of the reason I enjoy my own company.......all because of having a lot of 'time to kill' during long school summer holidays! I wish you every success in your new ventures Palki Sharma.

[@lifeisshort.stopwastingyou9600]

if you enjoy your own company that is a sign others also enjoy your company.

[@CherDele]

@@lifeisshort.stopwastingyou9600 True!!! I've read so many negative comments on KZbin, even on positive postings so it's lovely to read one. Thank you.

[@kaymccastle1154]

I used to kill boredom by making regular trips to the library, especially during the summer. The fact that there were a dairy and two bakeries in the library's vicinity was also a HUGE plus. 😁🍦🧁📚. The library had a summer reading program that involved reading ten books over the summer and reporting them to the librarian. Those who fulfilled the requirements were given a special treat!👏🏽👏🏽! BTW, I would walk to and from the library by myself. Also, because I am a Baby Boomer, there was always someone to play with because just about every house on my street had children. There was no such thing as arranging play dates. You just went to a house and ask if someone could come out to play. Playing tag, hide and seekt hopscotch, jacks, drawing, fingerprinting, coloring, etc. helped me to combat boredom!

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

I'm 72 years old and I thank you so much. So grateful that I was born into a very different world. Back in April of 1969 I boarded a bus in San Francisco, California returning to my home in Brooklyn, New York. Thanks to my upbringing I did just fine. 19 years of age at the time.. traveling alone. The trip was a last minute decision due to my fear of flying.

[@kittywhite1924]

Please continue the story

[@spocktn8337]

Good point. I have really never been bored in my life. I don't even understand how you can be in this wonderful world. I guess when i have read every book, played every game, done every activity and learned every craft. Talked to every person that look interesting. Invented and learned how everything works. Understood all history. And thought every thought. Then i might get bored. But I think i will be safe for a few thousand years at least :) I am not afraid of dying but I might be a bit sad in the end about everything i did not have time for.

[@PERSPICACIOUS1001]

Thank you Palki ji for your outstanding journalism.

[@freddyjimenez6434]

That's A Fact She will Be Truly Missed but will definitely follow her wherever she goes!!!🥰😇💋🌹😘

[@letmynamebeequaltox2961]

Palki Sharma's final Gravitas. You leaving WION will cause immeasurable damage to the channel. I watch WION because of Palki Sharma and l will follow her to whichever channel she joins next. Will miss you immensely. Hope you join an international channel because you are the only news person in the world that maintains India's integrity and reputation globally. You were the face and voice of crores of Indians. To-the-point, no BS, calling out the hypocrisy openly and bravely with the love for your nation never wavering. All the very best for all your future endeavours. There is no WION without Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

[@meenadadlani5719]

Ditto!

[@freddyjimenez6434]

I Second that!!!

[@dev_peace_soul]

😔😔😔😔

[@fjwells593]

Wow, such a healthy one! This segment has been quite informative to all the parenting bodies out there!

[@ravilinganathan6839]

i am a pediatrician , i always insist on my patients that its ok for children to get bored. modern parents are super guilty about not keeping their children occupied 24/7. boredom makes a child innovative, explore their surroundings, more imaginative and less irritable in actual situations.

[@somachakrabarty1634]

Every word is worth gold. You will be missed dear Palki Sharma ❤️ All the best for your new endeavours. Will keep following you wherever you go 🙂

[@abhinashkumar3161]

It's really sad😔

[@abhishekdutta2211]

she will open her own WION and probably call it NEON

[@worldpeace786]

She's going where?

[@vassidass5310]

Palki...you are the best..and I cannot imagine Wion without you. Will follow you wherever you go. Your journalistic skills are unmatched..Good luck in your new venture.. believe you are into fashion

[@therealadamlevine]

Stop being a creep. eww

[@goku..7]

Why is she retiring???

[@landoc3761]

@@goku..7 I think the people saying shes retiring are bots or some shit

[@abhinashkumar3161]

@@landoc3761 right

[@Space-yp8fi]

Pakli is good for naked news usa😅

[@DarkSkay]

Excellent! When younger, I didn't appreciate having nothing to do, the contrast of dimmer moods and rainy days. Today I love going for a walk under the rain with an umbrella.

[@Mwaura13]

"That's a workshop a child cannot afford to ignore" brilliant 💯

[@darkest_magnum]

I used to read signs boards when I was younger during trips. Car number plates, fuel stations. You can tell your children to do same. Also boredom gives room to meditation or pondering on matters. Unconventional Creativity comes out through boredom. It also helps to teach patience and balance.

[@enigma5651]

Brilliant answer!

[@vishakhabh.6341]

I USED TO DO THAT TOO!! 😄

[@kirankaka55]

But asking our child to do any sorts of reading signs and boards or car numbers is not creativity. I mean it should come from within not out of the task we give them

[@darkest_magnum]

@@kirankaka55 Instead of throwing tantrums. I mean the tantrums come from within them. How else do you want them to control it. Reading signs is fun i tell you. They are different signs, with pictures, texts you can try it yourself if you're not the one driving.

[@darkest_magnum]

@@kirankaka55 also it's not a task. You won't interrogate them on it.

[@Ems1382]

I will follow Ms palki whenever she will Go.. hope she will change her mind to stay. I wish. I really really Miss gravitas without her. I need to look another online platform her in KZbin..

[@ayushgaur3943]

Most probably she will go to NDTV or India Today.

[@dilrubaahmed3207]

Staring at clouds changing shapes, or the dancing patterns of light and shadows under a tree or even observing a line of busy ants … that was my childhood

[@drivingaustraliaandbeyond]

From Working with DD News, to CNN IBN, and WION and now she's taking a break or maybe an another new journey. God bless this gem reporter, and we as continue to believe that she'll remain true to journalism.

[@koolerpure]

As long as boredom doesn’t mean procrastination then I can see it. We should teach kids how to deal with boredom cause that’s worth a lot more

[@koolerpure]

@@amandaach1153 it’s boredom because you don’t want to do the thing since it’s boring and that causes you to want to do other things

[@krr3502]

Palki we gonna miss you gravitas will be incomplete without you

[@bony7363]

She is the face of WION

[@krr3502]

@@bony7363 that's the sole reason she been made to quit sadly as zee network can't risk the trp of the channel on one person as they already suffered when sudhir chowdary left DNA now the popularity dropped drastically

[@janglangmalatang7475]

You think she bored !!!! 😂she moving on. From kids . Lol all best ✌️ *******

[@krr3502]

@@janglangmalatang7475 ok 101yr Bsdkwale checha I am a kid is that ok for you .

[@lamwilshangdhi612]

As there is a saying, " There's always a reason behind everything or Everything happens for a reason". I have learned " WION the News from Ms Palkyi. All the Best Ms Palkyi, it was always an honour to have you as ONE OF THE HONEST and Strong Media Personality. Hope we will come across you through other Channel. Thank you so mcuh for staying true to Journalism.

[@anuragmohan6831]

Palki ji is probably THE BEST news anchor today, absolutely brilliant. In present episode,my daughter noticed and was very happy to that every time Ms.Palki is referring to single child, she used the "her"and not "him" every single time, these finer points sets her apart from ANY other news anchor.... God bless her...!!!

[@MP-iw4bw]

Exceptional and the best anchor of the present era. Viewers will miss her now. I wish her all the best.

[@kemcarenatural]

I clicked as soon as I see my idol Palki, I hope you are back to Wion, because you will be missed

[@mrvattoli1858]

Guys Palki needs a bigger platform than WION .All the best Palki

[@srikanthchandrasekaran]

I got great respect for WION news channel, just because of @palkisu. Gravitas is the one and only news I watch these days, just because of Palki Maam. Palki Maam, please don't leave. Even if you leave, I hope you come back with another news network that you prefer to work with. India needs GREAT quality journalists like you. Pleeaaasseeee keep giving us your gift of journalism. Just saying, if it is because of money, (which I feel is highly unlikely) we netizens can come up with a Patreon page just for you.

[@adrianamuneton902]

Excellent report. Perfect way to address that. Do nothing is ok. Thanks Ms. Palki

[@peace1526]

will surely miss Palki.. Achieve more 🤗

[@thisyourchoice]

Why she retiring? What is the reason actually?

[@gabrielaldana8182]

Wow thank you I never thought of why my daughter gets like that, thank you for the knowledge, crazy how something so simple we mes up by trying to keep them Entertain or busy the whole time

[@vijisxyz]

This is applicable to adults too especially after retirement! Need to identify things you want to do and also accept the fact that there will be IDLE days too!

[@mr_coffee9917]

What rubbish things she posts. All is with the agenda to suppress the current crisis in India

[@pritimandal997]

You are my inspiration for one of the great Orator and I learn from you how you speak and make things understandable in a Lucent manner. Happy Teacher's day in advance ma'am.

[@nonedone]

'Embrace boredom' is the best advice I've got

[@mathsman3053]

If you want all expertise in your one child then as a responsible parents you should have to think it … Karate,judo,dance,singing, doctor, engineer,swimmer these all are not for one man ! As a responsible parents you have to produce more if you want all expertise in your hands ! Eventually the incomplete dreams of parents four eyes will be bothered on child two eyes , then what about that innocent two eyes dreams ?

[@Right-is-Right357]

To the World's BEST News Anchor, best wishes and wishing you total success in your future endeavors! You are a trail blazer, the Sun among stars! The Mt Everest among News Anchors! I will miss you! THANK YOU! Without Ms Palki Sharma Upadhyay, WION is DEAD! WION...my condolences! In a 10 Lap race, if Palki Sharma Upadhyay is in the last lap, the other anchors are in the third or fourth lap!

[@meenadadlani5719]

Thank you Palki dearest💞

[@sameersingh5450]

Nostalgic....went deep down 35 years....PSU....u rock

[@ruthtruthinireland]

With four children in the car going on holiday to Connemara in the west of Ireland, we played "I spy", played stories on Casette tapes (yes, I'm old now!) watched out of rabbits in the fields, counted how many cars of a certain colour we could see, played the alphabet game "I went to the shop and I bought...." of course they'd get bored at times and fight but a good roar at them from me would sort that out!. Also, a tip for parents who get asked "are we there yet?" or "how long will it be until we get there?" is to tell them the names of the towns we need to pass before we get there, how many trees we might pass on the way etc.... and always, ALWAYS give them an unusual number of minutes.... never say "in half an hour or in 5 minutes.... tell them "about 17 or 23 minutes".... for some reason this worked!

[@YouTubeconstuction]

Palki 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 who's going to speak the truth regardless of the powerful entities. Our source of real news is in real crisis. The planet needs you plaki. Just like global warning, the planet urgently needs good journalist like you.

[@malathirangarajan5370]

Here's wishing you all the very best Palki! Good luck! You will be missed and how!

[@NaveenKumar-rd3mb]

We will miss you palki in the gravitas edition in wion. Hope you have a very good career ahead

[@LILTINS]

This is What I call intelligent people creating intelligent journalism

[@Byte-sizedGerman]

A much needed topic! Thanks to the entire team for bringing this up. My childhood was relaxed because my parents didn't enroll me in anything during vacations and I'm thankful to them for that. I enjoyed summer vacations, the way they should be. It is so different from today where parents don't give their children the scope to think and manage time on their own.

[@priyadarshinibhattacharyya8814]

Absolutely, Palki ! A big fan of yours. This is a very important content and somehow I feel nowadays parents aren't good at parenting. Well there is a saying 'Charity begins at home'. I have found people (am talking about adults) highly impatient, and there is too much of planning in life but the irony is in the life most of the things (even the best ones) happen that you haven't planned for. I hardly find people enjoying the beauty of Nature, understanding the sound of silence. There is more appreciation for being superficial than being deep. I don't want to sound judgemental but the truth is nowadays people have very poor emotional intelligence and are very less creative, and when they are becoming parents they wont be able to teach their children the right values.

[@iYvonne]

Indeed, boredom breeds creativity.

[@vignesh7]

Thank you Palki Sharma. Started watching news channels due to Gravitas and you. Thank you for that.

[@takdangkasaysayan9098]

I personally never thought of this. Thank you for the report

[@msgamers2305]

Thank you palki mam Imagine the gravitas without you mam is just Mesrable

[@Ashallmusica]

Whattt, is she leaving WION????🙁

[@urmila5552]

@@Ashallmusica sadly yes

[@liitkgp6570]

@@Ashallmusica why and when

[@abhinashkumar3161]

@@urmila5552 noooo

[@pritamsarbabidya4847]

I am going to miss Palki Mam 😞 specially this series of Gravitas Plus

[@benyoung845]

I love this channel, they choose to be right and accurate rather than kind and compassionate which is a growing dilemma this day and age amidst all that unholy unrighteous bs

[@PrinceKumar-hh6yn]

How pure your journalism is. This is what we call WORTH spending time on a channel

[@sumaiahfatima_9213]

We will all miss u palki mam😔😢. Lots of love and respect to you.😢

[@A.Aa..]

You Will Be Missed, Palki Sharma Upadhyay ❤️ Wishing you best for your future endeavours 💌

[@vergilmontiero2558]

This might be one of the first times I've seen her, but if she's no longer a part of this network I think I'll miss her too. She has a way of drawing you into whatever subject she talks about. In this case, boredom being good for a child.

[@Vergil4093]

Sunday is best for meditation And doing nothing but relaxing No TV, Cellphones, work and to cut off from the stressful of life

[@maoulikkumat5986]

Good choice of words. Notice how Mrs Palki is using 'she' instead of stereotypical 'he'.

[@annettajensen6751]

I remember when my kids once said to me, I'm bored!! I said to them.... well sometimes life's boring so get over it!! Stop pandering to every little thing!! Get a blanket and play camping!!!

[@sw2444]

About 20 some years ago when my 4 kids told me they were bored. I said boredom is great! I was bored when growing up,on my own most of the time, I imagined and thought. I think I also developed a vital skill, self preservation.

[@loktiwari8545]

As a parent I really appreciate what you have explained that make sense thank you palky ji

[@manjuhalgur5767]

Will miss Palki, Wion perhaps wouldn't be the same without her!

[@invisible_d_r]

I think WION is growing fast because palki her unbiased and balanced stroy telling abilities made most folks subs to the channel, but now i don't now if it's legit or rumors palki is gonna leave WION is under comment section... Anyway i wish you best wishes in your life

[@tguy7395]

Palki left WION couple of days back

[@sheelasingh265]

One of the best analysis and news to be broadcasted in current times..good job Palki and team👏

[@babatundeegbeyemi9168]

You really caption it all, striking a balance between arranged activities and boredom will really bring out the intrinsic ingenuity in our kids. Love this presentation. From Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@TysonEmmy]

We will miss you Palki , probably the last show of yours on WION. Atleast please say a Goodbye 🥺🥺🥺

[@meenadadlani5719]

Yes, was hoping she'd tell us where she's going after Wion

[@animeshrose]

Not only children adults too should learn this. When I sit doing nothing I feel like I am wasting my day. So even when I want to rest, I think like I would waste my time. 😔

[@nilighosh158]

Thank you, Palki. She has been the face of Wion. Kids may need a set time to de - stress and allow their minds to wander. As we get older, taking time off to do nothing is much harder to come by so it's important to give our kids that time before they even realize they need it.

[@haigjamgochian2061]

I agree with Palki, only if the kid does not have a phone. Because they do not reach to boredom point, they reach out for the phone.... My son used to break things and create something else from the pieces. Now i can't pull him away from the phone

[@n.v.9000]

I was raised as a single child by single mother that worked and commuted to work most of the day....I was left to my on imagination from playing to cooking....today at 33 year of age am bored at planned parties and events or dinners....I love my free time and it is around 5h a day....love how my mind needs time to think on its own...no people or tv

[@nebak.kongor841]

Palki, heard that you're quitting Wion! I started watching Wion because of you. Will miss you. Good luck for your future endeavours ⭐

[@MsKariSmith]

This makes so much sense! No on entertained my brother & I as we grew up. I did it ourselves. We played games, and read and daydreamed. It has enriched my entire life, being able to use my mind to think and enjoy peaceful times.

[@mrnrnh8]

This is a wonderful issue brought up by you as there are many many many families, parents who do not know how to go about this in their family life. When we were young we would get into a lot of mischief and always entertain ourselves with playing with 5 stones or hop, skip n jump, in fact play alone also. No TV no mobiles, no gadgets to amuse ourselves so playtime or idle time was spent on the spur of the moment. Climb trees, play hide n seek in the house, water the garden, help doing small chores in the house and in the evening all friends i.e neighbours play from 5 to 7 pm throwball, 7 tiles, rounders and in the rainy season play Scrabble, Ludo, cards. Not like it is now a days. Simple ways of enjoying our playtime.

[@amitavadutt621]

Wow , Palki !!👏 Never thought of this before . Keep it up .🥰

[@doilynmathias3513]

Thank you for making every news article so interesting ! See you soon on another channel or maybe another platform in the media industry! Loved the way you put across the news and your thoughts! May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family always 🌈✨💫

[@meenadadlani5719]

Hopefully

[@yuhechen7258]

Love it. We need to bring back the good old boredom not only to our children but also ourselves.

[@jambudweep289]

The message World is One with palki together was perfect and the message was working, I don't understand what circumstances had made this all change...