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ur parents, who slog to bring us up, heave a sigh of relief,
the moment they see us well settled. They want to lead a relaxed life
thenceforth. But they never know that the days they looked forward to are
short-lived.
The birds that
fly off the nest for greener pastures, return with their offsprings. As the
child does not seem to adjust to the caretaker or crèche atmosphere, “the
bundle of joy” is inadvertently transferred to grandparents.
The working youngsters
do not realize or sometimes ignore the fact that the parents are ageing. With
their energy beginning to ebb, the old people find it very difficult to look
after the tiny brats full time.
Nani turns nanny
I have seen many
aged parents who just could not turn down the request/requirement of their
working children. In the process the old parents are again pushed back to the
daily grind. The hassle-free life they dreamt of appears to be nothing but a
mirage.
Though, having
grandparents in a family is a welcome thought, they should not be reduced to
the role of a babysitter. The naani should not become a nanny. There should at
least be a caretaker for the child, supervised by grandparents.
Despite the fear
of sounding a little regressive in my thought, I sincerely feel that in such
circumstances, either of the parents should take a sabbatical from their
demanding job or look for a part time/work-from-home proposition.
Let us repay our
beloved parents by providing a life that is due to them in the dusk of their
life. Let them greet us with a congenial
smile when we return home but not with a haggard look.
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