Our Parents

We are all taught since our childhood to respect our elders, specially our parents. We must listen to them & obey every command. "Parents always do every thing for your good!"

As we grow up, we see the world around us. We learn new things, watch the latest trends & the changing society. Our mind opens up to things that our parents never told us or experienced themselves. The generation gap plays a big role in the same.

Gradually we start making our own decisions & wish that our parents would respect them. But, how often have we come across a situation when our decisions & statements were disrespected by our parents & made fun of. They have a different point of view when you are 10 and have different understanding of your school, friends & teachers. Also when your are 15 & they don't understand why you need a certain gadget or need to hang out with your friends, because you are just a teenager.Then you turn 20 and live by yourself and they still make sure of the people you befriend & the places you visit. By the time you are 25, you begin to hope that now they would think of you as an adult & that you can decide about matters that concern you. But that is just a wish down the drain.

Even when we are adults, our parents expect us to discuss with them trivial issues as booking tickets, going out with friends, the kind of food we consume.

When was the last time your parents made fun of you or insulted you in front of your peers or their friends? Well, it can't be that far away. They remind you constantly that you should be thankful to them for every thing they have done for you & you should always put in efforts to bring a smile to their faces.

But how many times do our parents realize that by the constant nagging & humiliation they bring innumerable tears to the eyes of their children. Why is it that for arguments sake we become adults, but when it comes to any of our wish to be ruled out, we turn into children, who cannot think straight even if we are adults to the real world?