24-Parenting-12 Some Children never show their Smartness

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Some children may express his/her view instantaneously.  If someone has any questions, then he/she will answer that questions instantly. In any situation, he/she will solve the problem by making use of his/her quickness.

Simultaneously, some situations are like this, and only the silent child may overcome that problem. He/she may give a better solution than the other one. He/she may never expose himself/herself at all even if he/she had done an excellent job.

Here we may notice that one may speak instantly and the other one will not take part in any discussion. Here we should never think that the child, who is not participating in the discussion is not that much smart. We should think this way that the topic of discussion may not be of his/her interest.

Definitely, there will be a time when he/she will actively participate in the discussion of his/her interest. Here, as a parent, we must encourage both children in the field of their interest.

But simultaneously, we need to tell him/her the truth of life that we may or may not get everything of our interest. We need to accept so many things which we may not like. Accepting disliked things is a challenge for us. We may learn so many delicacies (need for tact) from these situations.

We need to encourage our child but should not admire or praise or applaud in front of him/her (sometimes it is also needed to admire them in front of them, but not always).

As a parent, we need to act according to the situation and handle all the tasks in such a way that the result of each task is always positive.

Tell both the children that they will always be away from ego. The ego is our nearest enemy.

Handling all critical situations is a sign of good parents. Everyone always wants that their child should have all the good habits. If we started to build these good manners, the right ways of life and so on the right from a small age, definitely in future we will observe everything nice in our child.

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23-Magic Cube part-4

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Today we will see the diagrammatic representation of Magic Cube & Plate Addition. This is one of the interesting parts of my eBook Miraculous World of Numbers. The Addition of the numbers on the "Front-Right-Back-Left-Top-Slice" is 318. You can try for other Slices & verify the results.

The different Name for these slices are as follows:

1) Front-Right-Back-Left-Top-Slice

2) Front-Right-Back-Left-Middle-Slice

3) Front-Right-Back-Left-Bottom-Slice

4) Front-Top-Back-Bottom-Left-Slice

5) Front-Top-Back-Bottom-Middle-Slice

6) Front-Top-Back-Bottom-Right-Slice

7) Right-Bottom-Left-Top-Front-Slice

8) Right-Bottom-Left-Top-Middle-Slice

9) Right-Bottom-Left-Top-Back-Slice

First, we will see the diagram of the magic cube.

From Above Diagram, we will See the Diagram Of "1) Front-Right-Back-Left-Top-Slice". Here the addition of the numbers on this Slice is 318.

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22-Simple Method to Solve Mensuration Problem

I delivered the lecture on Mathematical Fun.  It was delivered in Indian Language “Marathi”. If you understand Marathi, Please click here to see my Lecture on youTube.

 

One Student of 10th Standard / 10th grade asked me one question. I would like to share the method of solving the problem & its presentation with you. Please go through it & make the habit of applying the same technique to solve other problems & please share this technique with your friends & relatives. (Please note one thing that “By distributing our knowledge, it will boost & by keeping it only with us, it will reduce”).   

The Problem is very simple. Please see the following Problem.

The Volume of a sphere is 3052.08 cubic centimeters, find its radius. (π = 3.14) (Note: Don’t use a calculator)

Actually, this problem is very simple. But I would like to tell you the simple method of calculations & the proper method of presentation of this problem on paper.

First I would like to discuss the presentation, which will be useful for all the problems.

I would like to give numbers to each step. These numbers are to be written to the left of each step. Secondly, the equation numbers are to be given only to the equations & to be written to the right of the equations. You can see the above problem which is solved by using the same technique.

Now we will discuss the basics of the problem.

Here we know that V = 4/3 π r³

Here we want to find radius so r³ = 3V/4π. So many students will solve this problem by taking the product of numerator & the product of Denominator & then take the division. I had done this problem with the different method of calculations which are very simple and also authentic.

(Note: The description written in the box bracket in BLACK is only to understand the steps & not to be written in the solution of the problem)

                                    4 π r³

1) We know that, V = ----------

                                        3

  

                                       3V

     So                   r³ = ----------            ---------------- (1)

                                      4 π

                                  

        3 x 3052.08

2)  So                 r³ = ---------------------      

                                       4 x 3.14

[Multiply Numerator & denominator by 100]

        3 x 305208

3)                         r³ = ---------------------      

                                         4 x 314

[Divide Numerator & denominator by 4]

        3 x 76302

4)                         r³ = ------------------

                                            314

[Here we need to get Right Hand Side as the perfect cube so try to get 9 from 76302 as one 3 is already available in the numerator]

        3 x 9 x 8478

5)                         r³ = ---------------------

                                            314

[The Number 8478 is even which is divisible by 2. But as tenth Placed digit of 8478 is 7 which is odd & when divided by 2 gives reminder as 1 and the next number for division will be 18 which when divided by 2 gives 9 which is odd & so we don’t have two more 2’s for getting required three 2’s for perfect cube. So divide numerator & denominator by 2]

        3 x 9 x 4239

6)                         r³ = ---------------------

                                            157

[Here 4239 is odd. The sum of the digits (4+2+3+9 = 18) which is divisible by 3 so take 3 out from 4239]

        3 x 9 x 3 x 1413

7)                         r³ = --------------------------

                                               157

[Here the sum of the digits (1+4+1+3 = 9) which is divisible by 9 so take 9 out from 1413]

        3 x 9 x 3 x 9 x 157

8)                         r³ = -----------------------------

                                                 157

[Here dividing Numerator & denominator by 157 directly, we get]

9)                         r³ = 3 x 9 x 3 x 9             

[So we get the direct Answer as]

10)                                                         r³ = 3 x (3 x 3) x 3 x (3 x 3)

                            r³ = (3 x 3) ³

                        r = 3 x 3

                             r = 9                                             

So the radius of the sphere is 9.                              

Like this, you can also find so many ways of simple calculation methods and apply the same to other problems.

Anil Satpute

21-Magic Cube part-3

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Today’s Discovery: The Hidden Diagonals of the Magic Cube

Welcome back to our captivating exploration of the Enchanted Realm of Numbers! In today’s entry, we delve further into the visual representation of the Magic Cube and unveil another thrilling finding related to diagonal addition.

In our last post, we examined the "top-bottom diagonal" and discovered that the total number along this path was an impressive 495. That was merely the beginning!

Let’s focus on another intriguing diagonal: the "front-back-top-left diagonal" block. Once again, when we sum the numbers along this new diagonal, we reach the exact enchanting total: 495.

This beautiful consistency highlights the underlying symmetry and mathematical elegance of the Magic Cube's design. Patterns like these transform mathematics from a subject into a realm of fascination!

The idea will be clear from the following diagram.

The Magic Cube from which we chose the “Front-Back-Top-Left-Diagonal” is a meticulously organized 3×3×3 cube made up of numbers arranged in such a way that every principal diagonal—whether across the faces or through the depths of the cube—discloses an equal and harmonious total.

Similar to the previous “Top-Bottom-Front-Left-Diagonal” block, which resulted in the sum of 495, this latest diagonal—the “Front-Back-Top-Left-Diagonal”—also perfectly corresponds to the exact total: 495.

This illustrates the elegance of mathematical equilibrium in three-dimensional forms. It’s more than just a cube—it’s a numerical work of art!

Examine and validate the patterns on your own. Attempt to uncover additional concealed connections within the Magic Cube. Share your observations and thoughts using the entry form under the top-left tab. Let’s find out what magic you can reveal!

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20-Parenting-11 Every Child Needs Proper Direction

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Every Day, from morning till night, everyone is doing their work. Like this, a small kid also starts his/her work in the morning. Suppose in the evening, all of our family members are gossiping and our kid of age say 1 or 1 & a half years old is also playing on his/her own. While running from one place to another, if the kid falls down and starts crying, then both Parents rush toward the kid & try to divert his/her mind to some other direction. Some of the parents may start Convincing the kid by telling them that it wasn't his/her fault but the ground's flaw that he/she fell down. 

No doubt here we are diverting the mind of the child from crying, but simultaneously, we are directing him/her to rely on blaming others rather than correcting them.

Now we will see some other examples. 

So I will change my words, Now I will say, In school, the Teacher allots some Happy work to the students. Some Students do this work honestly, with proper study, understanding of the concept; then writing the answers. Some students may do this work simply by copying from other students & some of the students may not do their work at all.

While checking this work, if the teacher asks about these cases, then one by one student will say I couldn't do this work because someone had taken my notebook or simply say I had some work so I couldn't do this work.

Here shifting the reasons from one part to another, the student may make more & more mistakes.

The habit of speaking lies will be a serious problem for the child so right from a small age, the child needs proper directions.

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19-Draw Perpendicular Bisector on Line Segment Drawn at the bottom of the page

Many numbers of students are scared during the Geometry period. The basic concept right from lower grade/standard is cleared then Geometry will become your friend. Let us start with a few concepts related to the topic “Point, Line & Plan”. On the notebook, if you put a mark by the sharp tip of the pencil, we may say that there are thousands of points available on this point. So think this way that how beautiful the concept of a point is. The detailed definition will be taught to you by your respected Teacher. By using these tiny points, we can draw a straight line. & using the concept of Euclidean Geometry, we can draw the plan. In my Basic Concept sections, I will explain each & every part of the basic concept of the topics one by one. For that, I need your help.

Please write your doubts by filling out the form “Contact us” in detail so that we will smoothly discuss the basics of the topic as per your requirement.

On the basis of the above topic, I would like to ask you to draw the perpendicular bisector to a line segment drawn at the bottom of the page as shown in the following diagram. 

You all are aware of drawing the perpendicular bisector to the line segment. You need a compass 

You can write the procedure for drawing the perpendicular bisector.

Anil Satpute

18-Parenting-10 Encourage your child to be more curious.

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We all know that this new generation is very smart and thinks more and more about any subject. Every child is more curious about everything happening around him/her. We need to increase their confidence along with their curiosity simply by telling them new concepts to our children. 

The child may be curious about their school subject topics or may be interested to know the relationship between their relatives. They may be interested even in a very small thing like how can we see the object around us. These causes may be very small from our angle, but the child might be thinking in different ways according to their age. They may have an ample number of queries right from day 1. Some of them might get solved. But some may be still there with them. I think now those queries might get wider than the previous ones. 

It is my habit that whenever I find some children, then I start asking them for some tricks of mathematical fun. 

Once when I went to China, a group of students, I told them the proof of 3 + 3 = 7. Suddenly they were surprised & asked me for more explanation about the same. After the explanation, nearly everybody was more curious about the proof and tried to find out the mistake in the proof. After a few moments. 

I was very happy to listen to them about the basic concept of the topic. 

I would like to clear this point to you “I am a very ordinary person. These are my views. You may know better than me. If you suggest me something more, I will definitely improve myself and improve my Blogs.

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17-Parenting-9 Teach Banking Stuff to your child

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Now it is time to learn everything about our lifestyle and all the necessary things required for us. One of the most important tasks is to learn the Banking Business.  Right from a small age of our child, he/she should know about Banking Stuff.

Nowadays, it is the time of Internet Banking, Phone Banking, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Cash Cards.

Now we need to teach all the aspects of Internet Banking starting with the creation of a user ID/Password. Every Bank has got its own way to use the Banking Account by the user. Some Bank provides us Username & Password & then sends the Dynamic Code to our registered Mobile & email for double security purpose. Some Bank Provide their own tools (Software for Token with desk-top-page) with User Name/Password & Token-Pin with separate Transaction IDs & Password. Like this, there are so many other concepts of net Banking. These concepts need to be taught to our Children.

Secondly, we need to teach them the functioning of the Bank. The concept of a Cheque (some countries call it a check), Banker’s Cheque, Demand Draft, and so on. The detailed functioning of Credit cards, Debit cards (ATM cards), and cash cards need to be taught to our child.

Our child should know how to withdraw the amount from ATM (we need to be there in the ATM center Along with the child). Through this, he/she will know the functioning of the ATM.

Simultaneously, we can build the habit of saving the amount in the Bank, right from a small age.

This will increase their curiosity about banking Sectors and definitely it will help the child to build good habits.

I think Awareness of complete knowledge will help to stop fraud in Internet Banking.

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16-Parenting-8 Take your Child to Market

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Nowadays, the Market strategy is changed. We need not go to the grocery shop or fruit market to purchase the materials. Everywhere, the malls are opened with all such facilities so more & more peoples are attracted towards Mall.

Secondly, a single phone call is sufficient to get household materials to your doorsteps.

New generation IP-based technology will have so many valuable applications & checks the requirement of the material at your home & the same things can be delivered to your doorsteps well before it finishes. You can program your refrigerator to check the level of the milk in the milk pot and after it reaches to a certain level, the order will be placed to the milkman for delivering the milk. There will not be more time for this technology to be available.

Even then you need to take your child to the market to understand the market strategy. These tactics will definitely help him/her to improve the basic skills in a child right from a small age. Your son/daughter will definitely enjoy going to the Malls. There you can explain to him/her the entire working of the Mall. You can also ask him/her to help you to take the items, tell him/her to pay the bills, and so on.

The child needs to understand the approximate quantity of the material so that their approximation skills will get improved. For example how many pieces of mangoes will be there in 1 kg? Then certainly, the child should think about the size of a mango. It indicates that the child can build the relation between size, the number of pieces & weight of 1 kg.

This way you can improve the skills of your child.

I would like to clear this point with you “I am a very ordinary person. These are my views. You may know better than me. If you suggest something more, I will improve myself and my blogs.

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15-Parenting-7 We are only Ideal Guides (Gurus) for ourselves

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We Are Our Ideal Teachers (Guides)

Genuine guidance is sourced from within. If we commit to being truthful with ourselves, we are our finest educators, mentors, and guides. This inner truthfulness can be challenging, but it is life-changing. It can transform our lives in the most significant ways.

We must first recognize our strengths and weaknesses—thoughts, behaviors, actions, and intentions—to embark on this journey. Acceptance is the initial step towards self-mastery.

Once we genuinely choose to evolve, the following becomes achievable:
✅ We cultivate clarity in our minds. 
✅ We gain command over our urges and behaviors. 
✅ We opt for purpose instead of distraction. 
✅ We learn to trust and heed our inner voice. 
✅ Most importantly, we start to value and have faith in ourselves. 

This path fortifies us, enhances our wisdom, and empowers us, not about others, but about realizing our true potential.

Start with the positive aspects within you. 

The initial stage in personal development recognizes and values existing positive traits. Each individual possesses a distinct blend of qualities—thoughts, habits, and behaviors—that create the core of our identity. Here’s how you can begin:

🌟 Inventory of Positive Attributes Within Us  

Optimistic thoughts such as hope, gratitude, and kindness

Beneficial habits like reading, active listening, punctuality, or being organized

Thoughtful actions such as assisting others, being courteous, and exhibiting empathy

Self-regulation in everyday activities or personal ambitions

A sense of curiosity and an eagerness to learn

Patience and understanding in challenging situations

Respect for elders, educators, and the environment

Appreciation for life and the chances it provides

Steadfastness in efforts, even in the face of obstacles

Integrity with oneself and with others

🌱 Cultivate What is Positive  

After recognizing these strengths, cultivate them. Like nurturing a flourishing plant, the more you develop your positive traits, the less space there is for negativity, distractions, or detrimental behaviors.

Concentrate on daily progress.

Enhance your beneficial habits.

Refine your positive mindset.

Make choices that reflect your best self.

⚠️ Beware of EGO. 

One crucial guideline while engaging in this internal exploration:

Put your ego aside.

The ego is not a supportive element on this journey. It skews your perception of yourself and hinders growth. Instead, embrace humility because genuine strength comes from being receptive to change, acknowledging errors, and remaining modest.

💡 Concluding Thought: 

"When you create space for the good, the negative gradually exits." 

Focus on what lifts your spirits; very soon, you’ll become a beacon of light for yourself and those around you. 

The above list of good things needs to contain everything about us. Every small or large thing needs to be included in this list to encourage our minds to improve.

🌑 Time to Confront the Inner Shadows  

After acknowledging and nurturing the positive aspects within us, it’s time to turn our attention to the opposite side—the negative qualities that subtly hinder our progress. This step may be the most challenging, but it dramatically alters our lives.

⚖️ Honestly Identify the Negative Traits  

This exercise demands a high level of honesty with ourselves. No one else needs to view this list—but we must create it authentically. We understand ourselves better than anyone else does. Some examples of such traits include

- Anger or a quick temper
- The tendency to lie or conceal the truth
- Procrastination or wasting time
- Feeling jealous or comparing ourselves to others
- Overthinking or questioning ourselves
- A lack of discipline or focus
- Negative self-talk
- Disrespectful conduct
- An addiction to mobile devices, television, or gossip
- A tendency to blame others

🧹 Clear Your Mind—Gently Yet Firmly  

Once you’ve recognized these traits, do not feel disheartened. Instead, begin to minimize them—step by step. Even the smallest progress each day leads to significant transformations over time.

“There is no need for perfection—just improvement over yesterday.”

Swap each harmful habit with a positive behavior. For instance:
- Replace anger with deep breathing and patience.
- Replace dishonesty with gentle truthfulness.
- Replace idle time with focused objectives.

🌈 Observe the Transformation  

As you embark on this genuine transformation, expect to notice a change:
Your mind will feel lighter.

Your environment will seem more tranquil.

People around you will engage more positively.
Most importantly, you will experience true happiness within.

“A tranquil mind, a clear heart, and a concentrated purpose—that is the most joyous state a person can attain.”

🧭 Let's Embark on This Journey—Together. 

We can only undertake acts of self-reflection and recognize our strengths and weaknesses since we have the best understanding of ourselves.

Let’s commit to: 
👉 Initiating this self-improvement journey collectively. 
Although it may present challenges, the benefits are truly transformative.

🤝 A Humble Reflection from an Everyday Individual  
I want to be honest with you—I consider myself average. 
These are merely my reflections, shaped by my own experiences. 
You might have more profound insights or superior suggestions. If you do, I would appreciate hearing them.

✅ Your input enables my growth—as an individual and writer. 
✅ I’m always eager to learn and enhance—not only my blog but also myself.
💐 A Heartfelt Thank You  

I particularly wish to thank my wife, Ms. Jyoti, for inspiring today’s post with her insightful idea. Her support is crucial to these creative endeavors.

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