New Delhi: Have you ever stopped to think about how quickly life is changing around us? Why is it that adults today seem to be acting more like kids, while children, in turn, are behaving like adults? It’s hard to ignore this strange shift, where possessions, status symbols, and digital validation have come to define the way we live and relate to each other. But what’s the cause of it? Is it the pressures of social media, the allure of instant gratification, or the rising tide of consumerism that has caught us all in its grasp?

It seems as though we’ve entered an age where material wealth and the pursuit of fleeting pleasures have overshadowed the simplicity that once characterised our lives. We’re living in a world where everything is amplified—everything is bigger, faster, and louder. But in this race to accumulate, do we ever stop to ask ourselves what truly matters?

Let’s take a look around. The middle-class family in Mumbai, once known for its humble yet meaningful celebrations of festivals, now throws Ganpati parties that could rival the grandeur of Bollywood events. Gone are the days of offering a simple prayer and enjoying a modest meal together. Now, we have catered feasts delivered by renowned restaurants, waiters serving guests, and return gifts handed out with the precision of a five-star hotel service. What’s happened here? Have we forgotten the true spirit of these celebrations?

It’s not just festivals. Take children’s birthday parties, for instance. What was once a simple gathering of family and close friends has morphed into an extravagant affair with live entertainment, gourmet food, and, of course, social media-worthy moments captured in every corner. The children of today are growing up in a world where even their smallest moments are broadcast to an audience, and they are learning........

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