'University Gold Medalist,all rounder, handsome and
well built enough to challenge any Mr. World.'
Sounds tempting enough to be envious?
Add 'born and brought up in a rich family.'
Too good to be true?
Of course it's true and yet,
Alas!The bubble has burst and he is gone for ever.
However, it was not his physical death that hurt.Nor that it was untimely.
It was the miserable life he led that made us accept even his death.
Rejected and insulted unfairly,he lost his way.
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Like a top that ceases to spin on its nail and awaits its elimination.
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Another friend of mine was so belittled at home that she feared to marry.(based on the saying that known devils are preferable to unknown devils.)
Finally she married below her, expecting great respect.But she was in for major surprises.
Her new extended family indulged in and glorified whoring to the extent that when she called for some discipline she was put down as 'dumb and outdated'.
To them education was not a part of daily life.Yet with her own limited education and skills she was expected to help support both families.
She still suffocates with disgust and shock,unable to take normal decisions,unable even to guide her own children firmly through the various paths she is familiar with.
What do you think is common in these two cases? I think it is some kind of mistrust between the two generations.Tragic,isn't it?
Parents,dear Parents who hold precious lives in your hands, do guide your children ( your heirs, your representatives to the next generation) clearly as to what you expect from them. Belittling them only hurts and shatters them.Ultimately it will boomerang to you.
Children, dear children, believe me.Even if you do not like your parents's approach,most parents mean well.What they may lack is the skill of expressing themselves. Do have patience till better times start.After all in your welfare lies their welfare too.
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