Discouraging Individuality

[parissenoor]

Re: Discouraging Individuality

@Sahar02

“Why do you want to become a teacher? You’re smart. Don’t waste your life doing that!”

Also, “You can’t get any graduate degrees in English Literature! Those don’t exist!”

Or, “Chup chap apna kaam karo. No need to change the world.”

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard stuff like this from aunties, uncles, family, etc. To be fair, the last one comes partly from fear, and not just selfishness.

I try to keep in mind that they have a limited perspective upon the world, and many of them are so pessimistic they’ve lost faith in other people.

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…how many times my parents said these kinda stuff…and they’re not even desi:D

i think all parents worry about their kids when it comes to their future…that’s why they hope the best for our careers…but it doesnt mean they know all about job opportunities, and our own aspiration for future…which can be rather different from theirs…

try to put yourself in perspective…and remember to do only what you like…cause forcing you to do stuff you hate, is likely to lead to failure:teary1: