Isn’t this true for all parents, whether it is a daughter or a son…their children mean the world to them. There is nothing else that’s more precious or valuable than their children. It’s their own blood that’s taken life and will take their dynasty forward in the years to come. In this regard, I would have the supreme regard for the parents who adopted children who were left alone in this world by their biological parents. The life that they give to these children is something special and I keep them in the highest pedestal. The children are the paramount force that drives their parents on a daily basis to do what they do and keep moving on with their lives, apart from their own dreams and aspirations. At the end of the day one part is self realization of what they want to do and what they want to be in their lives and the other part is channelizing their efforts towards their children, funneling whatever is required to fuel their dreams. Therefore, life becomes a sum of two parts, one for self and another for their children. As they say, once the child comes into their lives, the world of parents revolves entirely around them. They take precedence over many things in life as they are the cynosure of their eyes and they demand that attention from their parents. It is also the duty of the parents to take adequate care of their children, their needs and expectations. Is there a quid pro quo to this relationship? I would assume so, at least from a typical middle class Indian parents perspective. The y want their wards to study well…or do well in sports or anything else they choose to pursue. In the end, it all leads to one thing and one thing only….future financial, economic and social security of the child. Everything is driven by that and it can create conflicts as the child grows up with the interests of Parents and that of the children not being in a tangent. I went through the same during my growing up years and we have to see how it pans out in the case of Anirud….though we prefer to let him choose and do what he wants to do….how far we are truly flexible in this….only time will tell….it’s easy to say, that we will give into the child’s aspirations, however, ridiculous it may seem from a parental perspective ….but extremely onerous to practice….but do we love him despite all of that as…yes we do and we will….forever….
Beautiful Life 