India is a diverse country with different cultures and beliefs, yet there are many things that are common in every Indian household. The tradition may differ from state to state, but certain elements are frankly embedded in the genes of almost every Indian family. One such element is the relation between parents and their children.
Today, we are going to list top 10 reasons that will prove why Indian parents are mostly orthodox in nature even in the 21st century:
1. Wait, where are you going?
Indian parents would never allow their children to do whatever they want. There are always certain rules and principles in every Indian household that are meant to be followed by every family member. In contrary to the west, Indian parents don’t believe in letting the child do his own homework, but they are keen to do the handholding job before the child is fully grown up.
2. My child will be a doctor.
While there is nothing wrong in dreaming about a bright future for the child, the Indian parents sometimes go over the board and put pressure on their wards to study a certain subject. They rarely consider whether the child is interested in pursuing the subject and capable of reaching the goal.
3. No mobile please!
In Indian families, it is not considered respectful to look at the phones constantly while talking to each other or while the elder of the family is speaking. According to the Indian parents if you blush while using the phone, something is cooking between you and possibly your mate. Better keep that phone down!
4. The questionnaire.
If you are an Indian kid and you are planning anything, the approval of parents is necessary. The questionnaire will only get longer if you come up with cheap answers. For every single activity, the authorization is surely required.
5. Never ending taunts
There is nothing more disturbing than the taunts of parents. If you have a cousin who is doing better in life, than it’s all the more difficult to combat those taunts. For every mistake, there is a taunt. For every half effort, there is a taunt. Even if you achieve something, there is a taunt for not doing it more regularly.
6. The judgmental psyche!
Indian parents are always judgmental. Even if you did something out of ignorance or inexperience, the mistake is all yours. The way your dress, the way you spend your time, every aspect of your life is judged in one way or the other.
7. You are still a kid
While you may be disturbed by interference of your parents in your daily affairs, you ought to give it to them for the love they show towards you even when you’re all grown up. Indian parents never consider their children old enough to stop caring for their wellbeing. They are always in your ear to help during the turbulent times.
8. Men are supreme.
Indian parents often back the male child on most of the occasions, instead of giving proper attention to their daughters. There is frankly a sense of superiority when it comes to raising a male child. The daughters are often prohibited from even doing the simplest things, especially during certain health complications.
9. Marriage or business?
At the time of marrying their daughters or sons, rather than being worried about finding the right individual, they are more concerned about the materialistic things. The marriage looks more of a business transaction wherein every small thing is calculated and written down in that notebook.
10. Comparative mindset
One of the best hobbies of Indian parents is comparison. They compare each and everything that exists in the world. From your grades to your habits, they keep on comparing your IQ with your siblings, friends and cousins. You don’t have a route to escape from their comparative mindset.
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