parenting
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When Indian Children Stop Speaking Their Mother Tongue: What Are We Really Losing?
As more Indian children grow up speaking English at school and at home, many regional languages are quietly fading from daily life. This shift may look like progress, but it also carries deep psychological, cultural and emotional consequences. In this article, I explore what language loss does to identity, belonging, memory and family connection, and…
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A Father’s Secret Dream: To Be the Hero in His Child’s Eyes
I woke up today with a thought sitting on my chest like a stone that refuses to be ignored: what a father wants from his kids. Not money. Not applause. Not a certificate that says “Best Dad” beside a cartoon trophy. Something simpler, and somehow heavier. Respect. Not the frightened kind. Not the obedient kind…
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The Price of Comfort: Why Shielding Children May Do More Harm Than Good
I sometimes catch myself smiling at the ironies of human progress. My parents grew up with very little. They made do with hand-me-downs, limited food choices, and an education system that was more survival than discovery. They wanted something different for me. And, in their own way, they gave it. But now I look around…
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When a Man Feels Invisible at Home: The Pain of Not Being His Family’s Hero
In a world where masculine identity has long been tethered to strength, protection, and provision, being perceived as a “hero“ by one’s family is not just a desire—it’s often a cornerstone of self-worth. For many men, particularly fathers and husbands, their emotional architecture is quietly but profoundly shaped by how they are seen at home.…
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What a Man’s Relationship With His Mother Tells You
