DAY 279 (Selfishness and parenthood)
When I became a parent, I thought that parenthood comes coupled with selflessness. There is nothing in this world that can make me put myself before my baby. However, when I see and observe around.. I am amazed to find so many selfish parents who are unbelievably blind towards their children existence sometimes. Some of them have kids who are 3 decades older but does that make any difference? Would I be remotely like this when my son is 10 or 20 or 30 years old? I surely hope not. There are so many of them who believe " Maa bhagwan ka roop hoti hai" (Mothers are the face of God) or that kids should always be grateful because it was their parents because of whom they came into this world. But I have lots of questions on these beliefs. They came into this world because their parents wanted to have a baby. No one came knocking and pleading on their door to give them birth. So nothing to be thankful for to be born. Next, it really goes beyond my understanding why would mothers...