Walk a Little Slower - Std 9 Personal Responses 1

1.1 Walk A Little Slower... Personal Responses

This poem highlights the deep bond between parents and children, emphasizing the importance of patience, guidance, and setting a positive example. It reminds us that children closely observe their parents and aspire to follow in their footsteps, making parental responsibility and mindfulness essential in shaping their future.

How can we apply this poem’s message in daily life?

Ans. We can apply this poem’s message by being more patient and understanding with children and guiding them with love. आपण या कवितेचा संदेश रोजच्या जीवनात अधिक संयम आणि समजूतदारपणा ठेवून आणि मुलांना प्रेमाने मार्गदर्शन करून लागू करू शकतो.

Why does the child ask the father to walk slower?

Ans. The child asks the father to walk slower because sometimes his steps are too fast or difficult to see. मुलगा वडिलांना सावकाश चालायला सांगतो कारण कधी कधी त्यांची पावलं खूप वेगवान किंवा दिसायला कठीण असतात.

What is the child’s dream for the future?

Ans. The child dreams of growing up to be like his father and guiding his own child one day. मुलाचे स्वप्न आहे की तो मोठा झाल्यावर आपल्या वडिलांसारखा बनेल आणि भविष्यात आपल्या मुलाला मार्गदर्शन करेल.

What does this poem teach about parenting?

Ans. This poem teaches that parents should be mindful of their actions because their children are learning from them every day.
ही कविता शिकवते की पालकांनी आपल्या कृतींबद्दल जागरूक असले पाहिजे कारण त्यांची मुले दररोज त्यांच्याकडून शिकत असतात.

What is the main theme of the poem?

Ans. The main theme of the poem is parental guidance and responsibility. या कवितेचा मुख्य विषय म्हणजे पालकांचे मार्गदर्शन आणि जबाबदारी.

What lesson can we learn from this poem?

Ans. We learn that children observe and follow their parents, so parents should set a good example.
आपण शिकतो की मुले आपल्या पालकांचे निरीक्षण करतात आणि त्यांचे अनुसरण करतात, त्यामुळे पालकांनी चांगले उदाहरण द्यावे.