It's that time of the year when all over the country parents are pulling their hair out because their kids have board examinations. With an exam going child I know what exactly it means to be in this situation.
Two years ago my son did his 10th std boards and I smiled throughout. "No big deal I thought.Why do parents make an issue of it? Now I am two years older but feel twenty years older. Why oh why did I laugh at all those fussy mothers? I can see myself turning into one of them too!
The newspapers are full of articles with good advice for parents and students. Take it easy, don't get stressed out, don't pressurise your child etc etc. Oh sure I know the theory but what can one do when your teenage son has decided he has a mind of his own? I hear myself constantly telling him, "Go and study son!"
Never did I think that the generation gap would affect me and my kids. wasn't I the cool mom who was every one's best friend? When did I turn into this horrible version of a a suspicious cranky, over protective woman? I was the one who prided myself on the fact that my kids were independent yet knew their limits, then why this paranoia now?
This generation of kids is different consoled a friend. Don't worry you'll be fine once the exams are behind you. I hope she's right and that once these silly exams are over my original positive smiley self will return intact!
Best of Luck kids.... and parents too. :)
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yes,i also think in the same way.One day i would be a father n i won't let that happen. won't let generation gap creep in. but the gap is there,and it would creep in..can't help..right..?
ReplyDeleteabsolutely right Gaurav! I just never thought it woud happen to me!!!
ReplyDeleteThis too shall pass... :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad am through with it .. one phase of life over for my elder one. For me ...sigh!!! don't ask ..I know what you are talking about.
ReplyDeleteAs Ash said- This too will pass........hehe. And then you will be doling out advice to other parents. :P
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