(Part 2) Creating the future we want: Insights from mothers at The Purpose Business
By Andie Uy
In the second half of our discussion, the mothers talk about the direct impact of the pandemic on their kids, how they support them in unpacking and responding to these global challenges and what that means for the future.
On the continuation of the afternoon chat with the mothers in the team, we hear the struggles in adjusting to the current normal, what they do to alleviate the stress and how their kids are shaping their own outlook on the situation and what can be learned from them. Listen to part 2 of our conversations here:
Key takeaways from Part 2:
Sustainability calls for mitigation, adaptation and resilience to any type of risk. The saying goes not only for organisations but individuals as well.
Interacting with nature and animals plays a key role in a child’s development both physically and mentally. The pandemic surfaces the importance of public green spaces in promoting overall health and wellbeing.
Kids have the agency and autonomy to inform themselves and form their own views about systemic issues. Parents are there to facilitate that process and empower them to enact the change they want to see.
The world is at an inflection point and the situation is just as real for children as it is to businesses and governments. Ultimately, children deserve a secure future and should not have to bear the brunt of the task.
