Mulaima Museli

The Secret Social Life of Kids with Glasses The moment a child gets their first pair of glasses is a milestone. As parents, we usually feel relief - finally, the headaches will stop and the whiteboard at school will come into sharp focus. We worry about the practicalities: Will they break them? Will they lose them? But for the child walking through the school gates on that first day wearing frames, the concerns are entirely different. They aren't worried about visual acuity. They are worried about identity. Are they suddenly "the smart kid"? Are they "uncool"? Decades of research, including pivotal studies by developmental psychologists like Francine C. Jellesma, confirms what many of us suspected: glasses do change perceptions. They change how peers see your child, and crucially, how your child sees themselves. Here is a look at the psychology behind pediatric eyewear, and how we can help kids navigate the social blur. The "Einstein" Halo Effect (How ...

Why That "Lucky Ticket" is Just a Tax on the Poor? Mwebantu, greetings. We need to have a serious family meeting. You know how it is - you are walking through town, maybe by the bus station or the mall and you see those bright colors. The signs are shouting: "WIN BIG!" "JACKPOT!" You look at the coins in your pocket and you think, "Iye, if I just win this ka money, my life is sorted. No more nkongole, I’ll buy a farm, maybe a Land Cruiser and just relax." It’s a sweet dream, isn’t it? We have all been there. But today, we are going to look behind the curtain. We are going to look at the facts - real facts, not stories from the bar! About what the lottery actually is. And I’m telling you, what we found will make you hold your wallet tight.