हमारे ज़माने में Syndrome
Upgrade/ Or become Obsolete. I did not pass in parenting skills --- and that's fine. So long I do not use my kids' achievements or failures as a yardstick to define me as a person, It is fine. At home, both my kids (25 year old daughter and 20 year old son) have given me ample opportunities to revisit myself as a person and a parent. 1. My son was addicted to e-games during the covid period and it was a challenge for me/us to withstand that phase. Initially, I behaved like a typical parent and things turned worse. It was like a never ending nightmare- but now it's behind us. What remains, is a deep experiential learning. 2. Two years earlier, my daughter abruptly took the decision to resign from her plush job and take an indefinite break. She considered changing her field altogether. I felt so sad and was clearly upset. I felt as if someone has robbed me of my pride. Gradually, I came to terms with the situation and noticed certain facts about me as a parent: ...
