Mrs. Jawaher, the cat friend
Mrs. Jawaher tries to interact with her only grandson, Mansour, in every way possible, especially online, because her son's family lives far away for work. Despite her efforts, Mansour is always busy with his games and personal matters and doesn't pay much attention to her. A surprise happens that turns the tables, completely changing the situation, and a close relationship develops between Mrs. Jawaher and her grandson Mansour. A funny and enjoyable story that could be the story of many grandmothers who live far from their grandchildren.
Parents and Teachers Guide
Mrs. Jawaher, the Cat's Friend is a story about family and relationships. Many families nowadays live far apart due to work or school. While it's easy for grandparents to form strong bonds with their grandchildren when they live in the same household, the situation is completely different when they live far apart. Thanks to modern technology, these bonds and connections with grandchildren can be maintained, but the bonds won't be as strong; therefore, grandparents work hard to maintain a warm and genuine connection with their grandchildren.
Mrs. Jawaher, whose only son Hassan's family lives far away from her, tries hard to build a relationship with her only grandson Mansour, who is always busy with everything around him and often needs to be prodded by his father to talk to her.
Mrs. Jawaher loves cats very much, and a close relationship develops between her and the cat, Nosa, in the public park. She feeds her, and Nosa follows her home and leaves a plate of milk for her in front of her apartment door. Nosa disappears for several days, leaving Mrs. Jawaher sad, thinking she has lost her. However, Nosa soon reappears with five small kittens, bringing them to Mrs. Jawaher's house and entrusting them to her. These kittens bring Mansour closer to his grandmother, as he is drawn to chatting with her daily online to learn about Nosa and her kittens and help her name them.
Through this story, the following issues can be discussed:
* Discuss the different types of relationships children have with their grandparents. Some grandparents live in the same house, some in the same neighborhood or city, and some live abroad. But they all have one thing in common: they all love their grandchildren and want to connect with them.
* Discussing the stereotypical image we have of grandparents, which is not necessarily true. Many grandparents keep up with modern life and use its keys. A grandmother's job is no longer limited to knitting wool and sitting in a rocking chair telling stories. Mrs. Jawaher spends her time working as a translator, sitting in the public park, and feeding the cats. Here, we can also discuss the meaning of growing old, which does not mean that a person stops working, enjoying life, and contemplating it, and this is exactly what we see from Mrs. Jawaher.
* Discuss the feelings of grandparents, such as those of Mrs. Jawaher, who lives alone. Does she have specific needs? What motivates her to sit in the garden and feed the cats?
* Discussing the modern means of communication that have invaded our lives, and how these means can have positive aspects—helping families come together even if they live far apart—and how they can have negative aspects when they distract us from our daily lives and when we become addicted to them in a wrong way, depriving us of the opportunity to truly connect with our loved ones.
* Discuss the concept of pets and stray animals. Do animals feel kindness from humans? Do animals have feelings? Why did Nosa choose to leave her young ones with Mrs. Jawaher?
* Discuss the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren and whether it is possible for it to be reciprocal. Just as a grandparent passes on their expertise to their child, the child may also pass on one of their own experiences, such as using a cell phone, computer, or other means. This exchange of knowledge strengthens the bond between them and makes spending time enjoyable for both.