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Writer's pictureHarsha Nagaraj

21 Realities of Indian Parents

  1. It’s a strict NO to live independently in the same city, But they don't mind you going to a different country, living like an Alemari(Nomad).

  2. They'd rather see you suffer after marriage, than actually being in a love/relationship to know what it means to another person.

  3. It’s a strict NO to pursue your inner calling & passion, but it’s a blessing to do a shitty desk job & slog for someone at an MNC & work till you die.

  4. It’s a sin to take a break from studies in your 20's if one wishes to figure out what one really wants in life, But it’s OK to continue the studies even if it's against the kid's nature.

  5. They are happy to see & praise someone else’s children excel in the natural innate gift of being an artist/sportsmen/chef by going against the odds of the society, But it’s a strict NO for their kids.

  6. They spend half of their life visiting temples, praying to the gods & goddesses. But when the kids decide to become a servant of God to lead a peaceful life, it’s a strict NO !!!.

  7. Black is beautiful only in the clothes they wear, But not so in skin !!! ( WTF ?!!, Seriously).

  8. Home, Car, Wife, Kids = Good guy. Mature , Independent , free thinker = Out Cast.

  9. Slog one’s life for 10+ years by doing the work which you hate to your bones - It’s not a waste of time & life. Take out a 2Cr loan - build a home & spend the next 10 years paying it back - It’s totally worth it !!!. They do not realize restricting happiness to home, kitchen & food is indeed a sin. You have to go beyond that.

  10. No PDA, Definitely NO to even holding hands, No lessons taught on how to be with another soul !!!. But you have to be very gentle, tender, soft natured, responsible after 20+ yrs of being single, develop sympathy & empathy out of thin SKY !!!

  11. Feed the kids for 20+years, Do the laundry, Even fold their clothes but expect them to be responsible in the outside ruthless dog fight work world once they start working.

  12. They are super happy when you never speak a word, but are saddened & feel betrayed when you decide to live the life you feel you are destined to.

  13. Gel with the society, Flow & get lost in the crowd - They are super happy about you. Stand out, Shout on top of your voice to feel complete - They are dejected

  14. Stay single, Feel complete, Be happy , enjoy your life, live life on your own terms - You are a bad kid.

  15. Get married when you aren't ready, feel suffocated, study what you don't like, Do a job just for living & money, Die on the inside, Do things to please everyone around you - You are a good kid !!!.

  16. Be well dressed, Dress to impress, look smart, own half the jewelry store in your closet - You are well behaved. Express yourself freely, Wear what makes you feel alive & happy, Speak your mind, Say no to the yellow metal, Be a rebel - You are a bad child.

  17. Outsmart others & deprive the under privileged, Never support equality towards maids or maid’s kids, But sit in the pooja room offering prayers to invoke the divine ( Seriously ?!. This is hypocrisy of the highest level )

  18. Bad mouth everyone who lives with you, but act like a sage with the neighbors & complete strangers.

  19. Tell the kid to follow all the disciplines in the world. You are in bed even when the sun is over your head. Tell them to stay offline & away from the tech world, But you spend half your life on the phone practicing none !!!.

  20. Stay home, sulk all day long, watch tv, indulge in useless talks, say yes to everything they say - You are a great son/daughter !. Spend time outdoors, Embrace nature, climb mountains, Interact with monks, Stand apart from the crowd, Express yourself in the purest form, have clarity about what you want to do in life - They tie you down with emotional torture / marriage.

  21. Spends lakhs on school to see them dress up well & spend time on the same thing you learned 30 years ago, but never encourage them to pursue their true calling.


Don't have kids just for the sake of having kids/Just coz you’re fertile enough !!!.

First gain clarity & insight in your life before you decide to bring a new one to life.


If you even fall into one of the above categories. It’s time to think & rethink !!!.


If you think you are doing a good job by sending your kids to a good school & providing the best of the best in the world to them, but not teaching them on how to discover themself & experience the true freedom of life & what it means to be a human being.


It doesn't matter how much effort you put into their upbringing, The kids will never be happy about how you raised them & ultimately you will hear them saying one day “ YOU DO NOT DESERVE TO BE PARENT ”.



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