Pahal's school was off and my blog had conked off so I needed some time to fix it. This led to a small experiment that has now become a pleasant habit and a sweet bond. To spare some time for my blog fixing, I handed over my not-so-favourite make up stuff to my five year old daughter. They mostly comprised of lipsticks, kohl and nail paints. I am not a make up person but I … [Read more...]
My Bus Ride Proves All That’s Going Wrong With Women. I Wasn’t Safe, Neither Will Be My Daughter!
When I was in school, there was a time when I had to take the public bus to school as the school bus wouldn’t come where I stayed. Taking the public transport all by myself made me independent and proud that I am able to travel alone. But, soon the rides became full of uncertainty, uncanny consciousness and a continuous struggle for survival and self-protection. You must be … [Read more...]
A note from a mom whose son has ADHD – If schools in Delhi turn their back on me, who will help?
Orders are orders and commands must be respected; that is what I was taught as a kid. I did that too; I obeyed my parents and elders. I did everything to please them and I respected them Now, I am a mother of a naughty boy, who is aged eight years. Frequently, I see him not following direct instructions. I usually have to tell him 9 to 10 times or more to leave his video … [Read more...]
Being the only daughter, I wanted to do something different than what my mom did, but did I?
My mom was a house wife. She wanted me to do something different than what she did. I went to a convent school... something different than what my mom did! I studied hard to get into engineering. ... something different than what my mom did!! I studied harder to get the degree. .. again something different than what my mom did! I worked and earned for myself. .and … [Read more...]