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Vexations #2

So, my exams are over, the results are out and I have a lot of time in hand so I thought that yeah, maybe this is the right time to let it all out.

I'd like to dedicate this post to all the parents out there who do not understand what being a teenager in India, today, feels like.


Dear Indian Parents,

        Thank you so much for giving us birth, nurturing us and showing us what a lovely world this is. But unfortunately, it's not that beautiful for us anymore. Why? Mainly because of one major reason: academics. We aren't really fond of our country's education system, you see. Till a certain point of time, I get that it's necessary for us to have knowledge of everything. But when it comes to the latter part of middle school, it just becomes frustrating. Not all of us are able to handle the vast course of every subject and as a result, we start deteriorating.
         And at that moment, we really need your support and not your reprimands. We need you to make us believe in ourselves and not tell us how unworthy we are. We need you to remind us of  our achievements and not our friends'. We might not excel in academics, it's quite normal; but we may have other talents. Some are great athletes, some are great speakers (amongst other things) but unfortunately our society is such that it just doesn't appreciate all these things.
         If we make mistakes, guide us. Don't discourage us. You might not be able to refer to us as perfect children, but we surely will refer to you all as perfect parents. We love you a whole lot and if you don't support us in times of need, who else will?


Thanking you,
Your beloved.



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